Battles continue across Gaza as UN holds vote on ceasefire
Israeli forces maintained a relentless bombardment and ground invasion across Gaza two months after Hamas's deadly attack sparked a war...Business Economy
Renewable energy, sustainability drive GCC growth
The GCC's transformation towards sustainability encompasses economic growth, job creation, and resource management, shaping a resilient and green future for...Economy Climate Change
Iran ups non-oil exports by 50% in Q1
Iran’s non-oil exports rose by 50% in the first quarter of the current Iranian year, its Minister of Industry, Mines...
Covid-19 variant: Saudi suspends UAE flights
The move comes seven weeks after the oil-rich kingdom permitted fully immunised citizens to travel abroad The UAEÂ is a...
Dubai Chamber board adopts 90-day plan for business growth
The event eyes 100,000 business leaders Key challenges facing companies discussed The newly formed board of Dubai Chamber of Commerce...
Oil-producing countries postpone decision on output increase
UAE objects to extending of cuts to the end of 2022 as it seeks to grow production Members consider whether...
Yemen gets $150-million World Bank aid for food, water, healthcare
Yemen is plagued by conflict that started with Houthi insurgence Some 80 percent of Yemenis are dependent on aid To...
UAE launches work permits for Golden Residency holders
Golden Residency visa was created last year for professionals, specialized degree holders HR ministry lays down criteria for work permits...
Covid-19 tourism losses could cut Middle East GDP by 3.1 percent: UN
Pandemic-induced economic impact on tourism could top $4 trillion Lack of widespread vaccination in developing countries leading to mounting losses...
Unemployment in Saudi Arabia drops, more women enter workforce
Labor force participation rate for women rose to 33.6% in Q1 2021 94 percent of the unemployed open to taking...
MENA facing new financial risk challenges due to pandemic: Refinitiv report
25 percent say that a data breach poses the most significant risk to business operations Refinitiv expert says deploying advanced...
Austria to welcome more GCC travelers from July 1
Austria will open border for tourists from all across the world, including GCC, from July 1 The move comes as...
