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Gulf Markets Rally on June 10: Saudi Tadawul Rises 1.3% to 11,115, Dubai Gains 0.9%, Qatar Surges 1.9%
Gulf equity markets posted broad gains on June 10, 2026, with Saudi Arabia's Tadawul rising 1.3% to 11,115 on USD 2 billion in turnover, Dubai DFM gaining 0.9%, Abu Dhabi ADX up 0.8%, and Qatar's QE Index surging 1.9% as ACWA Power climbed 7.7%.
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.
World Cup 2026: UAE Hotels and Fan Zones Target Billion-Dirham Revenue Boom as Tournament Kicks Off
UAE hotels and entertainment venues are targeting AED 1.5–2.5 billion in additional revenues from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rolling out overnight stay packages and fan zone activations as late-night match times from 11pm to 6am UAE create a unique hospitality window.
Dubai Free Zones 2026: DMCC, DIFC, JAFZA — Setup Costs, Timelines and Which Zone Fits Your Business
Dubai free zones in 2026 offer 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, 100% foreign ownership, and setup costs ranging from AED 5,750 at budget zones to AED 120,000 at DMCC and AED 80,000-plus at DIFC — here is how to choose the right zone for your business type and budget.
Dubai-Oman Green Corridor Trade Hits AED 8 Billion: Eight-Fold Surge in Three Months
Dubai's green trade corridor with Oman has surged from AED 1 billion to over AED 8 billion in customs declarations since launching in March 2026, as the Hafeet Rail project reaches 40% completion and Jebel Ali reports 35% growth in new logistics registrations.
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Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule, Group H Fixtures and How to Watch from the Gulf
Saudi Arabia is in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde, with matches on June 16, 21 and 26. Here is the complete fixture schedule with Gulf kick-off times and where to watch across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Riyadh Air Takes Off: Saudi Arabia’s New Airline Launches Commercial Flights with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air launched its first commercial passenger flights on June 10, 2026, operating Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on a Riyadh–London Heathrow route, with Dubai, Cairo, Madrid and Manchester routes launching through July. The airline plans a fleet of 72 Dreamliners.
GCC Races to Build Hormuz Alternatives: Pipelines, Ports, and Rail Accelerate as Strait Disruption Hits Trade
GCC nations are fast-tracking pipelines, port expansions, and rail connections to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, the UAE's Habshan-Fujairah bypass, Oman's Indian Ocean ports, and Etihad Rail are all being accelerated as the 2026 Hormuz disruption makes alternative routing a commercial and strategic emergency.



