Business & Economy
Middle East Diplomacy Becomes an Economic Risk Tool
Regional diplomacy is increasingly being treated as economic infrastructure because conflict risk now affects trade, energy, insurance and…
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Business & Economy
Gulf Capital Markets Need Depth Beyond Listings
Gulf capital markets have gained visibility, but long-term credibility requires liquidity, governance and a broader institutional investor base.
India–GCC
UAE–India CEPA Becomes Model for Wider Gulf Trade
The UAE–India CEPA is increasingly being read as a practical template for rules-based trade between India and the…
Business & Economy
Saudi Industrial Policy Turns to Advanced Manufacturing
Saudi Arabia’s industrial policy is moving toward advanced manufacturing as the kingdom links localisation, logistics, energy and technology.
Middle East
Oman Vision 2040 Seeks Quieter Path to Integration
Oman’s long-term reform agenda is drawing attention as a measured model of diversification, logistics and regional connectivity.
Business & Economy
GCC Growth Outlook Puts Delivery Under Scrutiny
The GCC outlook remains constructive, but the region’s next economic test is whether non-oil growth can translate into…
Government & Policy
Dubai Square Drone Delivery 2026: The ‘Dark Mall’ & The End of Shopping Bags
The age of the plastic bag is ending. As Emaar’s Dubai Square advances its technology fit-out in Dubai…
Government & Policy
The ‘Longevity’ Boom: How Dubai is Engineering the 100-Year Life
The days of “sick care” are over. In 2026, Dubai’s healthcare strategy has pivoted aggressively to “well-care,” turning…
India–GCC
UAE Cloud Seeding 2026 Technology: How Drones Are securing Our Water Future
The days of relying solely on desalination are ending. With a new fleet of autonomous aircraft and nano-material…
Government & Policy
UAE Emiratisation 2026 Rules: The Executive Guide to the New Wage & Quota Era
The “compliance era” is over. With the AED 6,000 minimum wage floor now active and leadership quotas expanding,…