Qatar rises as a premier sports tourism destination
“In addition to hosting a variety of sports events, especially the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar has shown the...Economy
2024 set to see new era of digital transformation
The GCC region is on the brink of a major tech revolution, led by advancements in AI, fintech, and sustainable...Economy
Saudi Arabia to create 40,000 jobs for its nationals
Job creation is part of Saudi strategy to help residents obtain high-quality jobs The strategy seeks to push more Saudi...
Tunisians hope calmer Libya could stimulate economic growth
Libyan crisis led to 2 percent loss in Tunisia's GDP TunisAir was the first foreign carrier to resume flights to...
Saudi Arabia to support small Egyptian businesses with $17.25m
The funding to Egyptian businesses is expected to boost job creation The funding will also go towards purchasing factory machinery...
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 UAE 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...
