Opinion

The tax authority’s own page states a rate the law does not. Six government pages, checked in one day — and why recent date stamps make it worse, not better.

A Guggenheim signed in 2006 opens in 2026. The case that Abu Dhabi’s development model is a deliberate strategy — and where that argument breaks down.

Expert view on GCC fintech regulation in 2026 — how ADGM, DIFC, Bahrain's CBB, Saudi open banking and Dubai's VARA built clear rules faster than the West.

GCC FDI inflows in 2026: the UAE led with about $48.2bn in 2025, Saudi Arabia drew $32.6bn (up 53%) and Bahrain a record $3.5bn. Where Gulf capital is flowing.

Expert view on Saudi giga-projects in 2026 — NEOM and The Line scaled back, PIF write-downs, delayed timelines and what a realistic 2030 delivery looks like.

Saudi Vision 2030 scorecard 2026: 93% of KPIs hit their 2025 milestones. Women's participation and tourism beat targets; FDI lags and giga-projects rephased.

Expert view on GCC family business succession in 2026 — why family firms dominate the non-oil economy, the generational wealth transfer and the governance gap.

GCC tourism economic impact in 2026: Middle East travel and tourism added $385.8bn to GDP and 7.1m jobs, with Saudi Arabia at $178bn and the UAE at $68.5bn.

A unified GCC currency remains unlikely in 2026: the 2010 plan stalled after the UAE and Oman withdrew, and sovereignty concerns still block Gulf monetary union.

GCC non-oil GDP by country in 2026: Bahrain leads near 86%, the UAE ~77%, Qatar ~64%, Saudi Arabia ~55%. Which Gulf economy is now least oil-dependent?

Expert view on the GCC AI powerhouse race in 2026 — Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN, Abu Dhabi's G42 and MGX, sovereign compute, chips, talent and the real risks.

Gulf property keeps rising in 2026 while global markets cool because over 80% of UAE deals are cash, golden-visa demand is deep and leverage is low.