Qatar ports witness record 60% cargo throughput increase in November
Qatar expects to welcome 72 cruise calls this season, including 40 transit stops, 15 turnaround trips, and three maiden calls...
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G20 Summit: UAE announces USD 1 billion initiative to expand AI in Africa
The UAE has emerged as one of the biggest investors in Africa...
Oman sets stage for economic transformation
Moody’s highlighted that Oman recorded a budget surplus of 2.8% of GDP in 2024, alongside low inflation and a current-account surplus...
Saudi Arabia and Italy plan direct flights in diplomatic expansion
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy are witnessing steady growth, with the trade volume between the two countries reaching 966 million euro in the first half of 2025...
IF Insights: Rachel Reeves eyes fast trade agreement with Gulf nations
Britain estimated that a GCC trade deal would contribute 1.6 billion pounds a year to British economic output, or 0.06% of annual GDP...
Microsoft partners with Kuwait to strengthen AI and cloud capabilities in Emirate
The goal of providing citizens with AI and cloud computing skills will be achieved through training in Microsoft Copilot tools...
Sharjah: UAE’s fastest-growing investment hub
Sharjah’s long-term goal is to facilitate an integrated investment environment supported by a long-term economic vision...
The fall of Lebanon’s banking fortress
Even though the new law is quite accommodating, the banks in Lebanon are opposing it and using the media to disparage the legislation...
Boost for Saudi’s wealth management sector as Goldman Sachs sets up division in Kingdom
Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management division is primarily focused on creating customised personalised management strategies for ultra-high net worth individuals...
Will global trade be impacted by Middle East crisis?
The Middle East crisis threatens to disrupt supply chains and affect the availability of goods, which, in turn, leads to price volatility in the concerned markets...