Arab News | Saudi business confidence holds at 56.6 in September as industry improves
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained firmly in optimistic territory at 56.6 in September, despite a marginal…
Arab News | GCC tops global remittance outflows at $161bn
RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council countries recorded the highest value of outward workers’ remittances globally in 2025, with transfers…
UAE among world’s top 10 recipients of FDI in 2025, UN report says
Foreign direct investment into the UAE rose by about 6 per cent to reach $48.24 billion in 2025,…
UAE oil exports rebound to 85% of prewar levels despite Strait of Hormuz closure, IEA says
Oil exports from the UAE in early June recovered to reach nearly 85 per cent of prewar levels,…
Gulf countries maintain credit ratings and stable outlooks amid Iran war uncertainties
Five Gulf countries have maintained their credit ratings and stable outlooks amid the US-Iran war, largely due to…
Gulf economy grows 5.2% in the third quarter of 2025 on balanced sectors
The Gulf economy grew 5.2 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, underpinned by a balance…
UAE financial sector can weather impact of Iran war, executives say
The banking sector in the UAE is “strong” and can sustain the impact of the Iran war and…
Global companies express confidence in Gulf markets despite war disruption
International companies, including Bloomberg and Deloitte, have stated their commitment to Gulf markets amid the regional war. Market…
Cities in ‘polycrisis’ is new normal and Gulf countries are ready for it
Cities around the world are moving into an era of “polycrisis”, where pandemics, climate shocks, wars, financial stress…
Qatar to introduce 10-year residency programme for entrepreneurs, senior executives
Qatar will roll out a 10-year residency programme for entrepreneurs and senior executives, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin…
New research reveals water flowed beneath Mars suggesting longer habitability, potential for ancient life
Researchers from NYUAD reveal new insights into Mars’ potential for ancient life through water flow Researchers at New…
Cisco unveils unified software stack for distributed Quantum computing, networking
Cisco, today, unveiled a unified quantum networking software stack that enables quantum computers to work together as one…