Gulf Briefing

Tadawul, the Saudi Exchange, is the largest stock exchange in the Arab world and among the top 10 globally by market capitalisation, dominated by...

Oman offers something increasingly rare in the Gulf, an authentic encounter with ancient culture, dramatic natural landscapes, and warm Arab hospitality in a country...

Salalah is one of the Arabian Peninsula's most extraordinary destinations, a city where the Indian Ocean monsoon transforms the surrounding mountains into a green...

The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not constitute financial or legal advice.I will make a prediction: the...

Oman offers a distinctive expatriate working experience, one of the most peaceful and authentic in the Gulf, with a slower pace of life than...

Jordan occupies a unique strategic position in the Middle East, a stable constitutional monarchy bordered by Israel, the West Bank, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi...

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the world's most sophisticated cybersecurity jurisdictions in 2026. Facing a threat landscape that is both...

China has emerged as the most consequential new power in the Gulf over the past decade, and by 2026 the China-GCC economic relationship is...

Oman has made significant strides in improving its business environment. The introduction of 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, streamlined company registration, and the...

Saudi Arabia's job market in 2026 is one of the most dynamic and consequential in the GCC, driven by Vision 2030's ambitious targets to...

Oman is one of the most geographically diverse and historically rich nations in the Arabian Peninsula. In 2026, the Sultanate is in the midst...

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the world's richest cricket competition, and in the Gulf, it is watched with an intensity that rivals any...