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Gulf Nations Push for a Unified Cancer Strategy as Science Races Ahead

Conference participants from around the Gulf gathered this week to push for major changes in how the region addresses...

What Narjis Almoosawi’s Win Signals for Women in Gulf Maritime Leadership

One moment at the inaugural Saudi Maritime Awards in Jeddah at the end of January summed up a larger...
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Storms Beyond Borders: UAE Voices Solidarity as Cyclone Harry Batters Southern Italy

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that they wanted to provide assistance to the Italian...

A Meteorological Tug-of-War: Why Jordan’s Skies Are About to Turn Dramatic

The next week will likely be the result of an exceptionally rare occurrence, as several conflicting weather systems manoeuvre...

A Chokepoint at Stake: Egypt and Saudi Arabia’s Silent Pact in the Red Sea

Egypt and Saudi Arabia are working together on a joint maritime security arrangement to stabilize the world’s busiest and...

From Frankincense to Fine Fragrance: How Oman Is Turning Scent into a Global Statement

Muscat—The Oman Perfume Exhibition (OPE) held its sixth edition in October 2022 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre...

Qatar Airways Boosts South Africa Flights, Unlocking More Global Connections

In February 2020, Qatar Airways will ramp up South African travel at a very high volume. As of now,...

Zain Kuwait Breaks the Gigabit Barrier, Signaling a New Era for 5G Connectivity

Zain Kuwait has stressed that the Gulf's race for 5G is more than a slow progression to an upgraded...

From Forum to the Front Row of Global Power: Bahrain Prepares for Its Moment on the UN Security Council

The 2026 Diplomatic Forum held in the Gulf State of Bahrain saw many diplomats, scholars, and officials from the...

Full Flights, Fully Booked: How Emirates and Qatar Airways Are Triggering a Luxury Hotel Rush

The new influx of travelers in Dubai and Doha is largely due to the recent expansion of flight routes...

From Cairo’s Streets to Europe’s Shores: What’s Driving Egypt’s Quiet Exodus?

Moonlit beaches stretching off the coast of Alexandria and secluded indentations along Libya’s farthest eastern coastline are now home...

Three Hotels, One Cliffside Vision: Hilton Redefines Coastal Luxury at Oman’s Barr Al Jissah

Hilton proudly opens three unique hotel experiences along Oman’s beautiful coastline! Barr Al Jissah, one of Oman’s most beautiful...

From Spring Tease to Winter Shock: Jordan Faces a 24-Hour Weather Whiplash

Jordan is expected to experience a rapidly changing weather system in the coming days, according to forecasts, due to...

From Gate to City in Five Minutes: How Kuwait’s Instant Visa Is Redefining Gulf Travel

Kuwait has launched a new visit visa service designed for convenience to allow travellers to get a visa in...

No Utility Hikes, New Taxes Ahead: Inside Bahrain’s High-Stakes Fiscal Reset

Bahrain's cabinet has announced a planned series of new fiscal measures which are meant to protect the essential cost...

From Rollout to Reinvention: How Keeta Is Rewriting the UAE Food-Delivery Playbook

Meituan has launched the delivery service, known as Keeta, across all 7 Emirates in the UAE. Thus, Meituan has...

From $60 Million to Billions: Why 2026 Could Redefine U.S.–Jordan Trade

Jordan is anticipating a dynamic increase in trade with the U.S. in 2026, as witnessed recently by a new...

From Desert Dust to Strategic Currency: Egypt’s Quiet Gamble in the Global Rare Earths Race

Egypt has embarked on a high-stakes venture to convert structurally untapped areas of its territory into one of the...

Invisible Stowaways: How Oman Is Rallying the Gulf Against a Silent Marine Invasion

The marine environment of Oman poses a significant threat to the seawater of the country and its environment due...

Pocket Rocket, Pure Racing: Toyota GR Yaris Cup Kuwait Roars Back for a Thrilling Season 3

The sport of motorsport in Kuwait is growing at an impressive rate. This week saw the inaugural 2022 Toyota...

Doha Bank’s T+0 Digital Bond Moment: Is Tokenised Debt Finally Ready for the Big Leagues?

Doha Bank, which offers digital finance services, has successfully issued a digitally native note ("DNN") in the amount of...

Inside Bahrain’s Biggest Coffee Takeover: What’s Brewing Behind the Festival Everyone’s Talking About?

The aroma of freshly roasted coffee permeates through the venue, Exhibition World Bahrain, where the first large-scale event of...

When Fog Meets Rain: The UAE’s Skies Put on a Winter Prelude

The UAE weather is becoming gloomier this week, including misty mornings, large areas of cloud cover, and surprise showers...

Luxury from the Lost City: Alexandria’s 2,000-Year-Old “Floating Palace” Rises from the Sea

Estimated to be around 2,000 years old, the recently discovered wreck of a luxury pleasure barge lies submerged under...

The Levant’s Surprise Economic Experiment: Jordan and Syria Test a New Financial Partnership

Jordan and Syria are not only building on their previous relationship through dialogue. They are now working toward a...

A Trial by Fire: Oman’s Bid for Momentum Begins Against a Saudi Powerhouse

Monday's tournament opener for Oman at the Arab Cup in Doha will not be an easy one. Oman's focus...

Ten Years, Zero Work, One Million-Dollar Reckoning: Kuwait Ghost Employee Jailed

In a groundbreaking ruling, Kuwait’s highest court has closed the book on the 10-year saga of a government worker...

Where AI Meets Silicon: Why imec’s New Doha R&D Hub Could Rewrite the Region’s Tech Future

Doha has been a focal point for high-tech development. At the Mobile World Congress Doha, imec (a leader in...

Inside Bahrain’s Game-Changing Swim Summit: How a Regional Course Is Transforming Special Olympics Coaching

The Special Olympics Bahrain’s Regional Swimming Champions Training Course took place in Manama last week with the support of...

Where Ancient Kings Meet the Future: A First Look Inside the Grand Egyptian Museum

A new era of Egyptomania has emerged on the edge of the Sahara. Just two kilometres from the Pyramids...

UAE Winter Wonders: Where Snow, Skyscrapers and Sunshine Collide in One Dazzling Escape

As the thermometer sinks across Europe and North America, the United Arab Emirates turns the tables, providing a winter...

Jordan’s Hidden Wonders: How the Kingdom is Reinventing Travel Beyond Petra

Travel Beyond Petra Jordan is working hard to reposition itself as the region's best-hidden travel lab—a small state territory that...

Oman Tightens the Net: A Surgical Strike Against Europe’s Bird Flu Threat

Oman has discreetly enhanced its biosecurity measures: on November 3, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources issued...

From Desert Carvings to Global Connections: Qatar Airways Charts a Bold New Path to Hail

Qatar Airways has added another destination in the north of Saudi Arabia – and it is more than just...

From Oil Wells to Solar Swells: Kuwait’s Bold Leap into a Clean Energy Future

Kuwait is transforming the desert sun into a new form of currency—clean megawatts, rather than oil. Dr. Adel Al-Zamel...

AirAsia Lands in Bahrain—and the Gulf’s Aviation Map May Never Look the Same

In a move that resembles a massive chess play over continents, Capital A has signed a Letter of Intent...

Shaping the Future in Glass: Inside the UAE’s Billion-Dollar Façade Boom

The skyline of the UAE is becoming glossier—and wealthier. Recent research reports suggest that the glass curtain-wall market in...

From Waste to Watts: Egypt and Italy’s Bold Plan to Turn Farm Leftovers into Power and Prosperity

Egypt and Italy have surreptitiously signed a deal that could take farms' leftovers and turn them into fuel—as well...

Wings, Wonders, and Wealth: Jordan’s 2025 Tourism Boom Unfolds

AMMAN — Jordan’s tourism sector took off in 2025, as visitor numbers, new air connections, and a hotel construction...

Oman Air Spreads Its Wings: Dreamliners, Diplomacy, and a Bold New Bridge Between Muscat and Europe

Oman Air is remapping the route between Europe and the Arabian Peninsula and doing it aboard Dreamliners, with diplomatic...

Saving Lives with Algorithms: Inside Kuwait’s Groundbreaking Red Crescent AI Summit

Kuwait this week is the unlikely setting for a high-stakes experiment: the first Gulf Red Crescent Conference on Artificial...

Bahrain International Airport Earns Top Global Health Rating: What This Means for Travelers and Trade

On October 21, 2025, Bahrain International Airport (BIA) modestly displayed a new achievement – completing its International Health Regulations...

Masafi’s Mountains Unleashed: Sudden Storms Turn Roads into Waterfalls and Rock Slides

An unexpected curtain of rain turned the stillness of Masafi’s mountain lanes into a moment of spectacle: gushing waterfalls...

Egypt’s Cement Boom: Two New Plants Could Redefine Industry, Exports — and Climate Debate

Egypt is discreetly taking steps to ramp up one of its key heavy industries: cement. Zawya has reported plans...

Jordan’s Water Revolution: Millions Could Gain Access Amid Severe Shortages

At the center of the 8th Cairo Water Week, Minister of Water and Irrigation in Jordan Raed Abu Saud...

Oman Air Lands in Doha: Inside the Airline’s Bold Move to Transform Gulf Travel

Oman Air has opened a new office in Qatar. The airline—represented in Doha by ITVAR Representation Services LLC—recently celebrated...

The 88-Million-Dinar Mystery: How Kuwait Tracked Down Hidden Wealth Across the Gulf

Kuwait verified the recovery of more than 88 million Kuwaiti dinars with the coordination of other Arab Gulf countries...

Doha on the Fast Track: Qatar Rail’s Consecutive Global Triumph Redefines Urban Mobility

Doha’s impressive rail system has achieved once again—Qatar Rail was given the “Highly Commended Award” for 2025 in the...

The Cricket Comeback You Didn’t See Coming: Bahrain’s Play for Asian Glory

Once considered an afterthought in the Gulf's sporting pages, cricket in the Kingdom is now being framed as a...

One Stamp, Big Waves: UAE’s Cruise-Worker Visa Sets Sail for Growth

The UAE has quietly transformed a crucial aspect of its tourism strategy. On September 29, the Federal Authority for...

Not Oil, But Tourists and Tech: Egypt’s Growth Engine Surprises in 2024

Cairo - Egypt wrapped up FY 2024/2025 with a bang: GDP grew by around 5% in the fourth quarter,...

The Fortress That Fed Pilgrims Rises Again: Qatrana Castle’s Second Life in Jordan’s Desert

Located just off the Desert Highway, where the ancient Syrian pilgrimage road once stretched across yellow plains, Qatrana Castle...

Janaen Salalah: The Resort That Wants You to Farm

  Salalah — Where the Arabian desert erupts into emerald hills every monsoon, Oman is staking its bets on a...

Is Vietnam About to Become Kuwait’s Gateway to Asia?

While Hanoi and Kuwait City quietly turn up the sound on five decades of fellowship, diplomats are charting a...

From Desert to Deck: Doha Charts a Bold Course in Global Cruising

During Seatrade Cruise Europe 2025 in Hamburg, the Qatar Tourism team exchanged brochures for strategy—announcing a campaign to make...

Uncovering the Gulf’s Forgotten Crossroads: Christian Echoes Beneath the Sands

Below the murky waters of the Gulf, stone and plaster tell a story of unexpected coexistence—and Manama has just...

UAE’s Sky Makeover: How Planes Are Now Flying Their Own Routes—Faster, Greener, Smarter

Far above the glittering skyscrapers and desert highways, the UAE is quietly redesigning how aircraft navigate their skies—an undertaking...

From Exporter to Importer: Egypt’s Unexpected Energy Crisis and the Race to Reclaim Power

Egypt, once viewed as the pillar of energy security in the Middle East, currently faces a multifaceted energy crisis...

Flying Higher: Inside Jordan’s Royally Backed Airport Transformation

Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has long stood as Jordan’s front door to the world—welcoming millions of travelers...

From Heritage to High-Tech: Oman’s Surprising Play in the AI Race

Oman crept into the Middle East AI competition with a grand gesture: Egypt's Prime Group and Oman's Afouq Developments...

Click, Post, and dine: The Bloggers Stirring Kuwait’s Billion-Dollar Food Revolution

Kuwait restaurants are no longer measured by critics and stars on the signboard alone — they're being crowned (or...

From Factories to Fortune: Bahrain Opens Doors to Duty-Free Imports

In an attempt to develop its industrial segment, Bahrain has launched a new policy that will enable local factories...

From Oil to Algorithms: How the UAE’s Trade Finance Boom Is Redrawing Global Commerce

Dubai, UAE —The desert nation's trade finance business is burning candles at both ends. Propelling the boom are shining...

Cairo’s Drone Gamble: Why Egypt and Turkey Are Betting on the Torgha

Egypt has made a significant change in its defense strategy. The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and Turkish tech...

Salik Jordan: Will No-Stop Tolls Transform Driving or Test Wallets?

Jordan is getting ready to launch a new electronic toll system called "Salik Jordan." Officials plan to introduce it...

From Dolphins to Desert Fjords: Why Musandam’s Festival Is Oman’s Best-Kept Secret

Alright, buckle up, because there’s actually a lot more going on in Musandam than just the pretty backdrops and...

Kuwait Faces Trade Crossroads with Japan: Falling Oil Exports Meet Rising Tech Imports

So, Kuwait’s trade surplus with Japan just took another dip in July—down 15.2% from last year, landing at about...

Game Over in Qatar: Why Roblox’s Digital Playground Just Vanished

So, Qatar just killed off one of the world’s wildest, most kid-packed digital playgrounds, and they did it with...

Bahrain’s Secret Sauce: Ditching Oil and Winning Big

Alright, let’s ditch the suit and tie and just talk like normal people for a second. Bahrain’s economy? Man,...

From Passports to Payments: UAE Embassy’s Guide to Easy UK Travel

The UAE London Embassy issued a critical travel alert for Emirati travellers in August 2025, urging them to be...

From Smoke to Sustainability: Egypt Transforms Rice Straw into Gold

The seasonal menace of the “black cloud” in Egypt’s Nile Delta, once again, emerges after the summer heat subsides....

Jordan Just Outpaced the Middle East. Here’s How It Happened

AMMAN. In a quiet but significant shift for the Levant, Jordan has emerged as the region’s industrial leader. It...

Why Oman Painted Itself White: The Secret Behind a Nation’s Monochrome Magic

The skyline of Oman salutes a sunrise in monochromatic splendour: pristine white and fluffy ivory building facades stretch as...

Cracking Kuwait’s Diabetes Code: How Genes, Heat, and Dust Are Reshaping Global Medicine

The Ku dynasty of Kuwait's top diabetes research facility made a history-altering public health announcement of a groundbreaking master...

From Orchard to Oasis: How Doha’s Dates Festival Is Blending Tradition, Safety, and Sustainability

Doha Municipality is actively safeguarding one of Qatar's most cherished summer traditions. The Health Inspection Section of the Municipal...

State-of-the-Art Precision: How Bahrain Became the Middle East’s Robotic Surgery Leader

With the Hugo RAS (Robotic-Assisted Surgery) system, Bahrain's Royal Medical Services (RMS) surpassed other Middle Eastern health providers by...

Rakbank Recently Enabled Cryptocurrency Trading in the UAE—Here’s Why

In a landmark move for the UAE’s banking sector, Rakbank—formerly the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah—has become the...

Man Tries to ‘Float’ off Karuma Bridge to Egypt: A Horrible Report of Psychological Battle along the Victoria Nile

Karuma Bridge security officers rushed into action last Friday afternoon when a 23-year-old man, Ashraf, attempted a bizarre stunt...

Desert Oasis: How One Woman is Redrawing Jordan’s Future with Waterless Farming

Aisha Al Hawatmeh has made a stealth revolution at the shattered edges of Dhiban, where the earth resembles broken...

New Gateway to Gulf Jobs: Oman Opens One-Stop Visa Hub in Manila

In a major step forward in humanizing and streamlining its foreign hiring process, Oman has launched its first visa...

Sky’s the Limit: India and Kuwait Take to the Skies with Historic Aviation Accord Increasing Flights and Trade

India and Kuwait have just turbocharged their skies with a record civil aviation agreement that reduces travel barriers by...

From Pearls to Power: How Bahrain’s Royal Visit Revives Centuries of UK Alliance and Global Ambition

From the sun-drenched verandas of Blair House to the wind-swept shores of Manama, Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad...

Grounded by Geopolitics: How Turbulent Skies Are Reshaping Middle East Air Travel

Five of the United Arab Emirates' largest carriers—Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, and Air Arabia—have all...

Egypt’s Visionary AI Leadership of the Future: An Arab and African Innovation Future

With the release of its Second National AI Strategy (2025–2030), Egypt is transforming the future of innovation and positioning...

Silicon Desert Emerges: Jordan’s Unexpected $50 Trillion Growth Story

SINGAPORE — In a dynamic display of potential and ambition, Jordan introduced itself as the future "must-invest" destination at...

Oman’s Digital Leap: How a Gulf Nation Is Quietly Shaping the Future of Global Tech

Oman's tech renaissance is gaining momentum: from 2020 to 2024, the sultanate leapfrogged to fourth place among emerging economies...

20 million Barrels at Risk: Inside Kuwait’s Desperate Bid to Save Gulf Energy Infrastructure

In a historic meeting at Kuwait's Ahmad Al-Jaber Oil and Gas Exhibition in Ahmadi, ministers and specialists of the...

Qatar Surfs Non-Hydrocarbon Tide to $50 Billion Q1 Expansion—What’s Driving the Boom?

With a robust peg of the Qatari riyal to US $1 at QR 3.64, Qatar's real GDP surged 3.7...

Bahrain Prepares to Shine in the Sporting Arena: Manama will host the 3rd Asian Youth Games and introduce an ambitious new sports vision

Manama is going to be ablaze with young dynamos this October as Bahrain is getting ready to host thousands...

Egypt’s Tourism Revival: The Way the Land of the Pharaohs Is Rewriting History—and the Future

Egypt's tourism and travel renaissance is nothing less than spectacular. In 2024, the Land of the Pharaohs did not...

From Crisis to Camel Rides: How Jordan’s 24/7 Tourist Support Is Turning Travel Disruptions into Desert Adventures

In the backdrop of regional uncertainty, Jordan's tourism industry is racking up a remarkable comeback—partly due to a customer...

More Than Gas: The Hidden Story of Oman’s Jump to Net Zero

When Abdulrahman al Yahyaei refers to Oman's natural gas as a "national asset," he is not doing so cavalierly....

Red Alert in Kuwait Ports: Strategic Umbrella Expands Amid Regional Storm

Kuwait City— While the region swayed with geopolitical earthquakes, the Kuwait Ports Authority stunned the nation on national supply...

Qatar’s Urban Symphony: How a Desert State Is Coding the Future of Healthier, Smarter Cities

Qatar is quietly becoming a live-in test bed for future cities—where sunlit courtyards, glass towers, and cutting-edge tech meet...

When Bahrain Lit Up for Qatar: A Gulf Bond Shone in Maroon and White

Bahrain's urban landscape came alive this week with some of its most iconic buildings aglow in the maroon and...

Desert Renaissance: How the UAE Is Turning Sunlight into a Solar Superpower

Basking in the blistering desert heat, the United Arab Emirates is quickly becoming the Middle East's pulsating solar energy...

Where Minds Take Flight: Inside Egypt’s First Centre for Learning Differences

Along the Nile, within the cutting-edge New Giza Educational Hub, a game-changing new school will welcome its initial cohort...

Amman’s Big Gamble: Why Jordan Hopes to Be Brazil’s Gateway to the Middle East

AMMAN — As it strives to become a regional economic powerhouse, Jordan is positioning itself as a strategic entry...

Oman Breaks Free: The Gulf Market Everybody’s Watching Now

Investors in Muscat are waking up to a shock: the Omani bourse has defied regional headwinds for a fifth...

From Empire’s Gateway to Regional Afterthought: Can Kuwait’s Airport Rise Again?

Kuwait International Airport used to be more than just a tarmac under the desert sun—it was a gateway to...

From Palaces to Power Plays: What King Hamad’s Global Tour Signals for Bahrain’s Future

From the glittering sands of Manama to the stately halls of Windsor Castle, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa...

Grounded Dreams: Why Qatar Airways Walked Away from Boeing’s MAX 10

In a move that underscores its knack for strategic agility, Qatar Airways has officially waved goodbye to its planned...

UAE’s $72 Billion Tourism Boom: How Desert Dreams Are Redefining Global Travel

Dubai, UAE – As the glittering skyscrapers of the United Arab Emirates continue to pierce the Arabian sky, the...

Greening Africa’s Future: Can Bold Climate Finance Transform the Continent?

Under the gleaming towers of Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, a bold vision for Africa’s climate future took shape on...
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