Tag: UAE
How Careem Became the Arab World’s First Major Tech Unicorn: The $3.1 Billion Story
When Uber acquired Dubai-based ride-hailing app Careem for $3.1 billion in January 2020, it marked the largest tech exit in Arab world history —...
Golf in the Gulf 2026: LIV Golf, UAE Tournaments and Saudi Arabia’s Sport Strategy
Golf has become one of the Gulf's most consequential sports investments — and the battleground where the world's two competing professional golf tours were...
Editorial: The GCC Must Accelerate on AI or Risk Being Left Behind
Artificial intelligence is not a future technology for the Gulf — it is a present reality, and the GCC nations investing most aggressively are...
US-GCC Relations 2026: Trade, Security, and the Gulf’s Strategic Balancing Act
The relationship between the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council states represents one of the most consequential and complex bilateral arrangements in global...
Mohamed Alabbar and Emaar: The Business Leader Who Built Modern Dubai
Few business figures have shaped the physical landscape of a city as profoundly as Mohamed Alabbar has shaped Dubai. As the founder and long-time...
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Getting Around Muscat & Oman 2026: Buses, Taxis & Fares
How to get around Muscat and Oman in 2026: Mwasalat buses, cashless smartcard, fares, intercity coaches, airport transfers, taxis and ride-hailing apps.
Kuwait Budget Deficit Set to Widen 54.7% as Oil Income Falls
Kuwait projects its 2026-2027 fiscal deficit to jump 54.7% to KD9.8bn as oil revenue drops, even as non-oil income and new taxes gain ground.
Kuwait PACI Services & Digital ID 2026: Full Guide
How to use Kuwait's PACI services in 2026: update your address, activate the Kuwait Mobile ID, use the Sahel app and your digital Civil ID, step by step.
Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa 2026: Fees, Rules & How to Apply
Saudi tourist eVisa 2026 guide: eligible nationalities, visa on arrival, GCC residents, fees, validity and what the visa allows, including Umrah via Nusuk.



