Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism is Strategic Partner for the first time at Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, as Q1 2026 data shows over 6,120 licensed accommodation facilities and 37.2 million tourists. Here’s what the numbers and the partnership signal.
Abu Dhabi hotels will soon need staff in Emirati attire, Arabic coffee at check-in and at least three local dishes on the menu. Here’s what the Emirati Dhiyafa Standards actually require and how hoteliers are preparing.
Dubai’s Crown Prince has approved the strategy and budget for the new Dubai Longevity Authority, a regulator built to turn healthy ageing into a Dh35 billion industry. Here’s what the plan covers and why it matters for healthcare investors.
A new SAR2.8 billion real estate fund is building 2,700 apartments in Medina aimed squarely at non-Saudi buyers. Here’s how the deal works inside Saudi Arabia’s tightly restricted holy city property market.
UAE bank credit growth hit 18 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, nearly triple the pace in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. Here’s what’s driving the surge and whether it can last.
GCC sukuk issuance fell 23 percent to $51.1 billion in H1 2026. Here’s how Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Oman compared, and why Moody’s expects a H2 rebound.
Microsoft has pledged more than $10 billion through 2030 for cloud, AI and connectivity across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. Here’s what the UNGA framework covers and why it matters for Gulf businesses.
Qatar is targeting $61 billion in infrastructure and real estate investment over five years through a new platform, Doha Investment. Here’s what the plan covers and why it matters now.
Qatar hosted the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s 11th annual meeting in Doha this week, and used the sidelines to sign a new financial cooperation deal with Kuwait. Here’s what both moves signal about Gulf finance.
Qatar Central Bank has joined the AFAQ payment system, completing the participation of all six GCC central banks. Here’s what the milestone means for cross-border money transfers across the Gulf.
