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Bahrain Economic Development Board Attracts Record USD 3.5 Billion in FDI During 2025
Bahrain's Economic Development Board attracted a record USD 3.5 billion in Foreign Direct Investment during 2025, with the Kingdom's financial services, ICT, manufacturing and logistics sectors all recording new entrants as Bahrain leverages its strategic Saudi gateway position, competitive costs and regulatory excellence to compete for Gulf FDI.
World Cup 2026 Business Bonanza: Gulf Hospitality Targets AED 2 Billion in Match-Day and Tourism Revenue
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is generating AED 2 billion in projected revenue for Gulf hospitality businesses through match-day F&B, sports tourism packages and Saudi Arabia fan travel to North America, with UAE hotels, sports bars and airlines all reporting record bookings during Saudi Arabia's group stage fixtures.
DIFC Crosses 10,000 Active Registered Companies as Dubai Cements Role as Global Financial Hub
Dubai International Financial Centre has reached 6,500 active registered companies in 2026, surpassing London as the world's leading financial centre for emerging market connectivity, with a combined ecosystem value exceeding USD 12 billion and record new firm registrations.
Doha vs Dubai 2026: Which Gulf City Is Better for Business, Living and Investment?
Two cities. Two visions. Two Gulf states reshaping global business, tourism and investment. Dubai and Doha are the GCC's most internationally connected cities, and...
UAE Economy Targets 5% GDP Growth in 2026: 1.4 Million Companies, 250,000 New Businesses in a Single Year
The UAE's GDP growth forecast has been upgraded to 5% for 2026, as the Ministry of Economy confirms the total number of active companies has surpassed 1.4 million — a 118.7% increase since 2021 — with 250,000 new businesses registered in 2025 alone.
