Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns
Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in the region since the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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UAE Capital Market Authority update
In implementation of its supervisory and regulatory role over the UAE capital markets, and pursuant to the applicable laws and…
QST weighs options for Saudi business, including sale, amid Gulf AI boom, sources say
Data-center company Quantum Switch Tamasuk is considering strategic options, including a sale of its Saudi business, four people with knowledge…
How to Choose the Best Home Finance Company in KSA
Owning a home is more than just a financial milestone; it’s a foundational part of building a future for your…
Deloitte: AI now mainstream in GCC tax, finance
A new regional survey by Deloitte’s Tax & Legal practice shows that organisations across the GCC are accelerating adoption of…
Qatar condemns Israeli occupation’s decision to convert West Bank lands into so-called “State Property”
The state of Qatar condemned the Israeli occupation’s decision to convert West Bank lands into so called “state property” belonging…
UAE in pole position as global wealth migration surges
A powerful new wave of global wealth migration is gathering pace as high-net-worth individuals rethink where they live, invest and…
KPMG launches policy tool to ensure national readiness of critical industries
KPMG, a global accounting and consulting firm, has launched a new framework and benchmark designed to help policymakers assess the…
UAE and Saudi Arabia are setting the benchmark in Gulf’s growing IPO scene
In the Gulf’s growing IPO scene, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have emerged not only as the region’s largest public…
GCC businesses to maintain strong credit profiles in 2026: S&P
Companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region have a resilient outlook this year with their credit profiles expected to…
Saudi banking sector outlook stable on higher non-oil growth: Moody’s
Saudi Arabia’s banking sector outlook remains stable as stronger non-oil economic growth and solid capital buffers support lending and profitability,…
Retail sector outlook for 2026 signals continued growth
The retail sector’s performance in Qatar is expected to remain strong in 2026, driven by higher tourist arrivals and sustained…