Gulf Briefing

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the landmark economic transformation programme announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in April 2016, is now a decade old...

Doha has been one of the world's fastest-evolving capital cities over the past two decades. From a relatively modest Gulf town in the early...

The UAE Golden Visa is one of the world's most sought-after long-term residency programmes, and in 2026 it has been significantly expanded. Whether you...

Qatar's banking and financial sector is among the most developed in the GCC. Home to the Arab world's largest bank by assets, a significant...

Qatar has emerged as one of the Middle East's most compelling tourist destinations, buoyed by world-class infrastructure from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a...

Qatar's property market has matured significantly since the 2022 FIFA World Cup. World-class residential developments, new city districts, and a clarified foreign ownership framework...

Qatar has implemented some of the most significant labour reforms in the GCC in recent years, driven by international scrutiny ahead of and following...

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is one of the world's largest and most influential sovereign wealth funds. Managing assets estimated at USD 475–500 billion+,...

Qatar's position in the global energy market is unique. A country of 3 million people controls more natural gas reserves than almost any other...

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is Qatar's international business hub, a regulatory and business environment specifically designed for financial services, professional services, and corporate...

Qatar is the world's wealthiest country by GDP per capita and one of the most economically consequential small states on earth. With a population...

Bahrain was among the first countries in the GCC to establish a comprehensive legal framework for crypto assets. The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB)...