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From regional cooperation in Saudi Arabia to trade agreements in the UAE, and socio-economic trends in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, get your 24/7 insight into the GCC’s evolving landscape. We are your comprehensive guide to understanding the Gulf’s strategic importance and cultural richness.

Dubai
Automotive UAE

Dubai Police exhibits SxS at Arabian Travel Market 2025

Arnold Pinto
Deployment in Hatta locality Dubai Police exhibited one of the force’s Side-by-Side (SxS) patrol vehicles at the Arabian Travel Market, held at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28 to May 1, 2025. Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), headquartered in Quebec, Canada, manufactures the SxS, commonly known as a ‘buggy’ or ‘SSV’ at prices that typically […]
Qatar
Business Qatar

2nd HR Forum Qatar begins on May 6, 2025

As national workforce agenda gains pace With just days to go, anticipation is building as Qatar prepares to host the 2nd HR Forum Qatar, the GCC region’s most influential gathering focused on strategic workforce transformation. On May 6, 2025, at the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, the forum will bring together high-level HR leaders, policymakers, […]
Auction
Business UAE

Dubai’s open number plate auction inches to AED100 million

Top seller sells for AED8.35 million Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) achieved a historic milestone on April 26, 2025, with its 118th open auction for exclusive Dubai emirate vehicle number plates. The event generated approximately AED100 million, setting a new record for the highest proceeds in Dubai RTA’s auction history. The top-selling plate was […]
Heliport
Aviation UAE

UAE’s first hybrid heliport gets regulatory approval in what is also a world-first

Arnold Pinto
Located in Abu Dhabi emirate The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has approved the design for transforming a cruise terminal helipad in Abu Dhabi emirate into a hybrid heliport. This pioneering site will support traditional helicopters and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marking a major step forward in the UAE’s ambitions to […]