Middle East
Oman Vision 2040 Seeks Quieter Path to Integration
Oman’s long-term reform agenda is drawing attention as a measured model of diversification, logistics and regional connectivity.
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Government & Policy
GCC Growth Outlook Puts Delivery Under Scrutiny
The GCC outlook remains constructive, but the region’s next economic test is whether non-oil growth can translate into…
Business & Economy
Dubai Square Drone Delivery 2026: The ‘Dark Mall’ & The End of Shopping Bags
The age of the plastic bag is ending. As Emaar’s Dubai Square advances its technology fit-out in Dubai…
Business & Economy
The ‘Longevity’ Boom: How Dubai is Engineering the 100-Year Life
The days of “sick care” are over. In 2026, Dubai’s healthcare strategy has pivoted aggressively to “well-care,” turning…
Business & Economy
UAE Cloud Seeding 2026 Technology: How Drones Are securing Our Water Future
The days of relying solely on desalination are ending. With a new fleet of autonomous aircraft and nano-material…
Business & Economy
UAE Emiratisation 2026 Rules: The Executive Guide to the New Wage & Quota Era
The “compliance era” is over. With the AED 6,000 minimum wage floor now active and leadership quotas expanding,…
Business & Economy
UAE Central Bank shuts down Omda Exchange, slaps $2.7m penalty
The Central Bank of the UAE has revoked the licence of Omda Exchange operating in the UAE, struck…
Business & Economy
UAE to apply reverse VAT charge on scrap-metal trading from January 2026
The UAE will introduce a reverse charge mechanism for value-added tax (VAT) on scrap-metal trading between registered businesses…
Business & Economy
M&A in the Middle East surges 260% to $53bn as dealmakers drive energy and tech expansion
Middle Eastern mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity surged sharply in 2025, underlining the region’s growing strategic confidence and…
Business & Economy
EXCLUSIVE: Consistent crypto discipline beats hype – Alex Reinhardt
Crypto entrepreneur Alex Reinhardt has urged market participants to focus on long-term discipline rather than short-term hype, arguing…