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Gulf States to Sign GCC Railway Agreement in Bahrain on November 8, Bahrain’s Transport Minister Says

The planned 2,117-kilometer network would link Kuwait City with Muscat through all six Gulf Cooperation Council states.

Dubai Allows Residential Buildings of Up to Eight Floors in Al Satwa Under Updated Planning Rules

Dubai Municipality said plots of 1,000 square meters or more, including merged plots, can qualify for a ground floor plus eight residential floors.

Gulf States to Sign GCC Railway Agreement in Bahrain on November 8, Bahrain’s Transport Minister Says

The planned 2,117-kilometer network would link Kuwait City with Muscat through all six Gulf Cooperation Council states.

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Gulf States to Sign GCC Railway Agreement in Bahrain on November 8, Bahrain’s Transport Minister Says

The planned 2,117-kilometer network would link Kuwait City with Muscat through all six Gulf Cooperation Council states.

Oman’s Food Sector Value Added Grows 9.8% to RO1.56 Billion in 2025 as Local Production Reaches RO2.9 Billion

Local production supplied RO2.9 billion of the RO5.2 billion of food available in Oman in 2025, with imports making up RO2.3 billion, official statistics show.

Dubai Allows Residential Buildings of Up to Eight Floors in Al Satwa Under Updated Planning Rules

Dubai Municipality said plots of 1,000 square meters or more, including merged plots, can qualify for a ground floor plus eight residential floors.

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Doha Retail Trends 2025

Doha retail trends are evolving as Doha Festival City releases the Festival Edits: Qatar’s Retail Trends Report 2025. Importantly, the report highlights shifting consumer...

Intelligent Connectivity: Vodafone Qatar at MWC 2025

Vodafone Qatar will showcase intelligent connectivity as a Strategic Operating Partner at MWC Doha 2025. The event occurs November 25–26. Consequently, this reinforces Vodafone...

Iraq and Democracy Strengthened as Voter Turnout Surges to 55 Percent

The Iraqi voter turnout surged to 55 percent in the 2025 parliamentary election, signaling renewed political engagement despite Moqtada Sadr’s boycott. The Independent High...

Kuwait Commemorates 34 Years Since Last Oil Well Fire

Well extinguishment in Kuwait marks 34 years since Iraqi forces set fire to the last of 737 oil wells in February 1991. The event...

Quantum Computing Program Launched to Boost Qatar’s Tech Leadership

Qatar launched a new Chief Quantum Computing Officer (CQO) program to strengthen its leadership in emerging technologies. The event, hosted by Qatar Chamber, highlighted...

Aramco Reports Strong Q3 2025 Earnings and Expands Gas Targets

Aramco reported solid third-quarter 2025 results, showing resilience and strategic progress across its energy and digital operations. The energy giant recorded adjusted net income...

China Secured 8 More Gold Medals at Asian Youth Games, Extending Lead on Medal Table

China won eight more gold medals at the Asian Youth Games on Monday, strengthening its lead at the competition. The men’s 3x3 basketball team...

FCCIB Meeting Highlights Bahrain’s Business Achievements and Energy Insights

The FCCIB meeting in Bahrain brought business leaders together to review achievements and plan future initiatives. The Annual General Meeting took place on October...

Global Village Dubai Marks 30 Years of Culture and Fun

Global Village Dubai opens its gates tonight, October 15, marking an exciting 30th season of cultural celebration and entertainment. The destination continues to reflect Dubai’s...

UAE – Abu Dhabi Tops World’s Happiest Cities List for 2025, Dubai Also Among Top 20

Abu Dhabi has earned the title of world’s happiest city for 2025, marking a major milestone in the UAE’s ongoing commitment to quality of life...

Dubai Launches Second Phase of Content Creators Programme for Health Content Creators

In a move to elevate public discourse on science and medicine, Dubai’s government has launched the Dubai Content Creators Programme’s second phase, devoted to health...

Private Sector Support Enhanced in Kuwait

Kuwait has strengthened private sector support by canceling several financial guarantees tied to work permits and commercial activities. The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) announced the...