Home Archive by category GCC (Page 7)

GCC

Stay connected with the pulse of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region on menews247. Explore the latest news, economic developments, and business dynamics across the GCC countries.

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

Emirates completes retrofit of 100 aircraft in record-breaking cabin upgrade programme

Miguel Hadchity
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Emirates has reached a landmark milestone in its fleet-wide retrofit programme, completing comprehensive cabin overhauls on 100 aircraft, a feat the airline says represents the largest known retrofit undertaking by any carrier in the world. Since work began in November 2022, engineers at the Emirates Engineering Centre in […]
News UAE

UAE reaffirms commitment to counterterrorism cooperation at NATO dialogue in Brussels

Miguel Hadchity
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — The United Arab Emirates took part in a NATO counterterrorism dialogue held at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on July 9-10, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in combating terrorism and addressing evolving security challenges. The UAE delegation was headed by
Health Qatar

Qatar medical laboratories perform 20 million tests annually as digital healthcare transformation accelerates

Photo Credit : Qatar is rapidly advancing its digital healthcare strategy, with medical laboratories across the country now performing more than 20 million diagnostic tests every year, including around 153,000 genetic tests, as the nation strengthens precision medicine and smart laboratory services. According to Dr. Einas Al Kuwari, Chair of Laboratory Medicine and
Energy UAE

SEWA advances lighting projects across central region

Miguel Hadchity
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE – July 2026 – The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority is continuing efforts to implement and develop street lighting projects across all areas and residential communities in the Central Region. According to the Emirates News Agency, this comes following a defined plan and timeline as part of the vision […]
News UAE

Dubai’s economy grows 2.4% in Q1 2026 as UAE posts record foreign investment inflows

Miguel Hadchity
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Dubai’s economy continued its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s gross domestic product reaching AED 232 billion, a 2.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to official figures released by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. Officials attributed
Education UAE

Khalifa University, Wajeb Volunteering Association sign MoU to boost student volunteering

Photo Credit : WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wajeb Volunteering Association to increase student participation in volunteer programmes and community initiatives, reinforcing a culture of social responsibility and supporting the UAE’s sustainable development goals. The agreement was signed by Sheikh
Tech UAE

Ajman Municipality launches AI Makers Journey to accelerate innovation and digital transformation

Photo Credit : WAM The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has launched the AI Makers Journey initiative through its Ajman X Centre, marking a new step in strengthening artificial intelligence adoption and fostering innovation across government operations. The programme is designed to equip national talent with practical AI skills while encouraging the development
News UAE

Sharjah Finance Department marks 15 years of strategic partnership with Mashreq Bank’s NeoPay

Miguel Hadchity
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 —  The Central Finance Department in Sharjah has hailed its long-running strategic partnership with Mashreq Bank’s digital payments platform NeoPay as a model for successful cooperation between the government and banking sectors, as the two sides celebrated more than 15 years of collaboration. Director of the Central […]
News UAE

Dubai Chambers Unveils ‘Business in Dubai’ Platform to Support Business Growth

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Chambers has launched the new ‘Business in Dubai’ platform, a digital gateway designed to help businesses establish, expand, and grow their operations across the emirate by providing easy access to a wide range of corporate services through trusted partners. The new platform strengthens Dubai’s position as a leading global business […]
News UAE

ADNOC launches integrated global LNG trading platform

Miguel Hadchity
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced the launch of an international platform for marketing and trading liquefied natural gas, based in Abu Dhabi Global Market. According to the Emirates News Agency, the platform brings together the marketing operations of ADNOC Gas and XRG with the trading […]