Tag: Trade
UAE Rises to Second in Global Islamic Economy Rankings as FDI Hits $45.6 Billion
The UAE has climbed to second place in the Global Islamic Economy Indicator, jumping from fourth, driven by record FDI inflows of $45.6 billion and its position as the most active Islamic investment destination by transaction volume.
Arabian Gulf Shipping Update: How GCC Businesses Are Managing Elevated Maritime Risk
For the first time since the early 1980s, the Arabian Gulf's principal maritime trade corridor is operating under conditions of significant navigational complexity. The...
UAE-South Korea CEPA in Force: What the Landmark Trade Deal Means for Gulf Exporters
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea entered into force on 1 May 2026, marking a...
UAE Non-Oil Trade Crosses $1 Trillion for First Time as GDP Grows 6.2%
The United Arab Emirates closed 2025 with its strongest economic performance in more than a decade, posting a 6.2 per cent real GDP growth...
UAE and Jordan Sign AED 2.7 Billion Economic Partnership as GCC-Arab World Integration Accelerates
The UAE and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) valued at AED 2.7 billion in immediate trade...
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The Royal Oman Police issues two certificates, not one, and expatriates cannot get the Good Conduct one. The real process, the real fees, and where guides go wrong.
Qatar Abolished the Exit Permit. The Internet Has Not Noticed
Qatar removed the exit permit for private-sector workers in 2018 and for almost everyone else in January 2020. Who still needs approval, and the ILO numbers.
Rica Hernandez: A Salon Built on One Promise
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