Tag: GCC
Saudi Arabia Economy 2026: GDP, Oil Dependency, Vision 2030 Diversification and Outlook
Saudi Arabia is the Arab world's largest economy and one of the world's most consequential energy producers. In 2026, the Kingdom is at a...
Saudi Arabia Tourism Guide 2026: e-Visa, Top Destinations and Travel Tips
Saudi Arabia has transformed into one of the world's most rapidly evolving tourist destinations. Once effectively closed to international leisure travellers, the Kingdom now...
Saudi Arabia Vision 2030: 2026 Progress Report — What Has Been Achieved and What Remains
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 — the landmark economic transformation programme announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in April 2016 — is now a...
Doha 2026: How Qatar’s Capital Became a Global Hub for Finance, Sport and Culture
Doha has been one of the world's fastest-evolving capital cities over the past two decades. From a relatively modest Gulf town in the early...
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) 2026: World’s Most Powerful Sovereign Wealth Fund Explained
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is one of the world's largest and most influential sovereign wealth funds. Managing assets estimated at USD 475–500 billion+,...
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Doha vs Dubai 2026: Which Gulf City Is Better for Business, Living and Investment?
Two cities. Two visions. Two Gulf states reshaping global...
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.



