Labour laws offer strong safeguards, but companies weigh cost pressures and restructuring options As geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region continue to Read More
Basra officials say output can rebound within days as Hormuz disruption continues to weigh on revenues Iraq could swiftly restore its oil Read More
Iran pushes transit fee model while Oman rejects toll plan, creating uncertainty for global maritime trade Fresh tensions in the Gulf have Read More
As the UAE’s economy continues to evolve, one shift is becoming increasingly clear—women are playing a far more central role Read More
Tourism slowdown, real estate stress, and financial volatility drive calls for policy intervention Nearly a month after the escalation of regional hostilities Read More
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UAE and Austria Forge Deeper Economic Partnership to Expand Trade and Investment Horizons
In a strategic leap forward for Gulf-European economic relations, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Republic of Austria have intensified high-level Read More
Gulf equity markets ended mostly lower as renewed Saudi-UAE tensions over Yemen rattled investor confidenceRead More
Dubai’s economy continued to register robust growth in the first half of 2025, expanding by 4.4% to reach AED 241 billion (approximately $65.6 billion), despite Read More
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How Dubai Turned Geography Into a Global Trade Advantage — And Built DP World Beyond Oil
Dubai leveraged its strategic coastline to become a global trade hub, exporting “access itself” through initiatives led by DP World.Read More
Dubai’s economy grew 4.4% in H1 2025 to AED 241 billion, driven by healthcare, construction, real estate, finance, and trade, highlighting the success of Read More
