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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.

News UAE

Dubai customs drives UAE competitiveness gains in 2026 report

Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Dubai Customs’ efficiency helped push the UAE up in global competitiveness rankings, with the emirate directly influencing seven trade-related indicators and partially affecting 62 others, a new report shows. The 2026 competitiveness report, based on 30 global studies and 69 indicators, found the UAE’s top-10 percent global rankings rose […]
News UAE

The UAE’s youth are the first line of defense and driving force behind the nation’s future, says Frontline Heroes

Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — The Frontline Heroes office has affirmed that Emirati youth stand today at the forefront of protecting the nation’s gains, describing them as the real engine behind the UAE’s broad development push as the country looks ahead with confidence. Marking International Youth Day, the office said in a statement that […]
News Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Harfi Co. signs 760MW solar deal with Syria

Photo Credit: SPA Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Three Power Purchase Agreements were signed Wednesday in Damascus between Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Ahmed Al-Harfi Company and the Syrian Electricity Company, advancing 760 MW of solar capacity under Saudi Ministry of Energy supervision. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the agreements cover Al-Harfi Company’s development of
Economy UAE

Mubadala Leads $250 Million Series C Funding Round for Moove

Photo Credit : WAM Mubadala Investment Company has led a $250 million Series C funding round for global mobility company Moove, valuing the business at $2.1 billion as it prepares to expand its autonomous vehicle operations worldwide. The investment round was co-led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund, and Ion Pacific. New investors BlueCrest Capital […]
Jordan News

Jordan, US sign first strategic goals agreement worth $354.6 million

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Jordan’s Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation has signed a four-year Strategic Goals Agreement governing bilateral cooperation with the United States, marking the first such agreement with the current US administration. The agreement, valued at $354.6 million, aligns with Washington’s new direction on foreign