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Residential property valued above about $545,000 (AED2 million) can qualify investors for a UAE Golden Visa

Dubai ranks as the world’s most Instagrammable city with 190 million social posts; Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, up 5% year on year.

Saudi Arabia has secured backing from 14 countries for a new multinational maritime defence alliance to protect Red Sea shipping and global trade routes

A suspected drone strike hit a gas tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, causing a fire and raising concerns over the expanding Middle East conflict.

The opening follows a year of rapid international growth after establishing new offices in Singapore and Tokyo over the past 12 months.

Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump warns the US could resume strikes if talks fail.

It opens the door to major investment opportunities to Gulf developers

Weight loss-drug manufacturers are cashing in on what is becoming one of the most lucrative markets in the pharmaceutical industry.

Oman has adopted new Securities Law regulations introducing a fintech sandbox, investment banking rules and capital market reforms under Oman Vision 2040

The UAE's Federal Tax Authority seized 3.6 million non-compliant excise goods worth AED82.1m ($22.3m) during tax evasion inspections with Dubai Police

ADGM has activated a new Broker Classification Framework to recognise top-performing real estate brokers and raise standards across Abu Dhabi's property market

UAE non-oil foreign trade reached $527.4 billion (AED1.937 trillion) in H1 2026, up 13.1% year on year.

Saudi Arabia's real estate market remains one of the world's most active, with Riyadh offices booming and new foreign property rules boosting investment, CBRE says.

The new Spider-Man movie has enjoyed a phenomenal opening weekend as the Marvel franchise edges closer to the $10 billion mark in adjusted ticket sales.

The corporate world is full of brilliant people who can run businesses, lead teams and make million-dollar decisions, yet still freeze when asked to own the room. Confidence is not proof of capability, but without it, capability often goes unseen.

Dubai's property market recorded AED286.4bn ($78bn) in sales and AED421bn ($114.6bn) in transactions as demand and investment remained strong

This summer, the resort's artistic and wellness philosophy extends to people of all ages, including children, through a programme of workshops, sport and cultural experiences.

Air India described the incident as a brief in-flight turbulence-related event

Air India Express is expanding services from Abu Dhabi with four new direct routes, strengthening connectivity between the UAE capital and India

Travel Habit creates a first-of-its-kind members only booking platform designed to unlock the world's most VIP and luxury hotel perks.