Gulf Times Now Gulf Region Set to Host 40% of World’s New Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030
A landmark IEA report projects the Gulf region will host 40% of all new global renewable energy capacity added between…
Arab World’s First 6G Network Launches in Dubai — 100x Faster Than 5G
Dubai has launched the Arab world's first 6G network, achieving speeds 100 times faster than 5G and positioning the emirate…
GCC Unified Digital Currency: Six Nations Agree to Launch ‘Gulf Digital Dinar’ by 2027
All six GCC member states have reached a historic agreement to launch a unified digital currency — the Gulf Digital…
UAE Passes World’s First Federal AI Ethics Law — Sets Global Standard
The UAE has become the first country in the world to pass a comprehensive federal AI ethics law, establishing legally-binding…
Saudi Crown Prince Unveils New Economic Vision: $3 Trillion Economy by 2040
Saudi Arabia has announced an ambitious expansion of Vision 2030, targeting a $3 trillion economy by 2040 with new pillars…
Middle East AI Startup Ecosystem Raises Record $8 Billion in 12 Months — Rivalling Silicon Valley
Middle East AI startups raised a record $8 billion in venture capital over the past 12 months, with Dubai and…
Bitcoin Crosses $200,000 as GCC Nations Signal Strategic Crypto Reserve Accumulation
Bitcoin has crossed the historic $200,000 milestone as multiple GCC sovereign entities signal active accumulation of cryptocurrency reserves, in a…
Oman Tourism Revenue Hits Record $15 Billion as Salalah Becomes Gulf’s Top Destination
Oman's tourism sector has generated a record $15 billion in annual revenue, with Salalah overtaking Dubai as the Gulf's most…
Kuwait’s Parliament Approves $200 Billion Economic Reform Package in Historic Vote
In a historic parliamentary session, Kuwait has approved its most ambitious economic reform package in 60 years, committing $200 billion…
Bahrain Fintech Bay Crowned World’s Most Innovative Financial Hub 2025
The Global Financial Innovation Index has ranked Bahrain's Fintech Bay as the world's most innovative financial hub, beating London, Singapore,…