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IMF Warns Middle East GDP Will Contract in 2026 as War Disrupts Energy Exports and Regional Trade

The International Monetary Fund expects Middle East GDP to contract in 2026 as the regional conflict continues to disrupt economic activity. However, the organisation...

Sheikh Mohammed Reveals Why Trust Is the Currency of the Future for UAE Growth and Stability

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has identified trust as the future currency that will shape economic growth and stability. The UAE Vice-President, Prime...

IMF Warns Middle East GDP Will Contract in 2026 as War Disrupts Energy Exports and Regional Trade

The International Monetary Fund expects Middle East GDP to contract in 2026 as the regional conflict continues to disrupt economic activity. However, the organisation...

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IMF Warns Middle East GDP Will Contract in 2026 as War Disrupts Energy Exports and Regional Trade

The International Monetary Fund expects Middle East GDP to contract in 2026 as the regional conflict continues to disrupt economic activity. However, the organisation...

Saudi Flights Disrupted as Regional Attacks Trigger Widespread Cancellations

Saudi Flights have faced major disruption after security incidents affected airports across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Nearly 1,500 cancellations appeared across the three airports...

Sheikh Mohammed Reveals Why Trust Is the Currency of the Future for UAE Growth and Stability

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has identified trust as the future currency that will shape economic growth and stability. The UAE Vice-President, Prime...

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IMF Warns Middle East GDP Will Contract in 2026 as War Disrupts Energy Exports and Regional Trade

The International Monetary Fund expects Middle East GDP to contract in 2026 as the regional conflict continues to disrupt economic activity. However, the organisation...

Saudi Flights Disrupted as Regional Attacks Trigger Widespread Cancellations

Saudi Flights have faced major disruption after security incidents affected airports across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Nearly 1,500 cancellations appeared across the three airports...

Sheikh Mohammed Reveals Why Trust Is the Currency of the Future for UAE Growth and Stability

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has identified trust as the future currency that will shape economic growth and stability. The UAE Vice-President, Prime...

Saudi Travel Trends in 2027 to Focus on Fitness, Music and Digital Detox Holidays

Saudi Travel Trends are shifting as holidaymakers seek meaningful experiences, better value, and trips that match their personal interests. A new report from Skyscanner...

Bahrain Food Bank Saves More Than 3 million Meals for Low-Income Families Since 2014

Bahrain food bank efforts have saved more than three million meals since 2014. The initiative has also supported thousands of families and individuals. The...

UAE Flight Delays Affect 46 Flights Across Major Airports as International Travel Disruptions Continue

Several UAE flight delays affected airports across the country on Sunday, September 27. Around 46 flights faced delays or cancellations during the day. The...

Dubai Opens New Autonomous Mobility Testing Hub to Prepare Roads for a Driverless Future by 2030

Dubai autonomous mobility efforts are gaining momentum as the emirate expands infrastructure for testing and deploying driverless transport technologies. A new testing facility at...

Global Airport Traffic Hits Record 9.8 Billion Passengers as Middle East Travel Falls 21%

Global airport traffic reached record levels in 2025, but the aviation industry faces a tougher year in 2026. Global airport traffic reached 9.8 billion...

Saudi Construction Costs Rise 2.3% in August as Equipment Rental and Labor Expenses Increase

Saudi Construction costs increased 2.3% year on year in August, according to the latest official data. The increase reflected higher expenses across several major...

Kuwait Business Activities Expand with Sea Taxi, Marine Delivery and Five New Commercial Services

Kuwait Business activities are expanding with seven newly approved commercial classifications. The changes introduce new opportunities across maritime services and specialized manufacturing. The new...

Chinese Envoy Highlights Growing Strategic Partnership with Kuwait Across Trade, Investment, Technology and Infrastructure

Kuwait and China Relations have expanded across trade, investment, energy, technology, and infrastructure. Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Yang Xin highlighted the growing partnership on...

Freight Charges Set to Rise Further Across UAE and GCC as Container Shortages and Shipping Disruptions Continue

Freight Charges across the UAE and GCC have increased sharply amid continuing shipping disruptions. Rates have reportedly risen several times since the Strait of...