Iran warns states joining US sanctions would be deemed ‘enemies’
Tehran says Washington’s campaign could deepen nuclear insecurity, while Trump renews his claim over the Strait of Hormuz.
Geostrategy
UAE, Qatar lead Global Telecom Health Index on market structure
Kearney’s 34-market study finds coordinated investment, strong customer satisfaction and financial performance helping the two Gulf markets outperform larger economies.
Business
GCC lenders should reassess credit risks continuously
The GCC financial sector has done the hard work of building strong capital buffers and disciplined provisioning practices. That gives institutions a solid foundation, says Craig Wright, Partner and Head of Enterprise Risk Services at KPMG Middle East.
Today's environment calls for continuous reassessment rather than periodic review. Institutions need to challenge assumptions, stress-test portfolios against multiple scenarios, and ensure credit decisions reflect emerging risks, not just historical conditions, he adds.
UAE’s Wadi Wurayah inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The reserve is the country's third World Heritage Site and the first recognized specifically for its outstanding natural value.
Geostrategy
AI success in life sciences depends on people as much as technology: Bain
Organizations creating the most value from AI are not necessarily those deploying the most technology. Instead, they are redesigning workflows, modernizing operating models and preparing employees for new ways of working.
Business
Dubai property market cools speculation but retains underlying strength
After a record-breaking 2025, the Emirate’s market has found a new level and a new temperament., writes Charles Philion, founder...
Analysis
Saudi tourist spending rises to $22 billion in Q1 despite drop in foreign arrivals
Domestic travel helped sustain Saudi Arabia's tourism sector in the first quarter, with total visitor numbers rising to 37.2 million and hotel performance strengthening in key religious destinations.
Business
How Doha is Building a Knowledge Economy
By pairing sovereign capital with frictionless regulation, Doha reversed the startup playbook, attracting investors and founders first, then letting an ecosystem form around them naturally
Liliana Paraipan
Wellness Director at ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea
Industry: Hospitality Industry
Susie Ellis
Chair & CEO, Global Wellness Summit and Global Wellness Institute
Industry: Wellness
Embed AI in workflows so deep that it becomes invisible: Matt Cloke
Becoming AI-native starts with a shift in mindset. To harness its full potential, we need to see AI not as a product but as a partner. It’s less about which model you’re using and more about how you use it, writes Cloke, CTO Endava.
Opinion
Achille Staiano
Chief Commercial Officer, Explora Journeys
Industry: Luxury Ocean Travel
China’s LNG ambitions take shape
The 344-meters-long QC-Max vessel, being built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, is designed for a major Qatari LNG expansion project.
Business
Chrome vulnerability allowed extensions to hijack Gemini panel, researchers say
According to researchers, the vulnerability allowed attackers to tap into the browser environment and potentially access files on a user’s local operating system.
Science
Iran warns states joining US sanctions would be deemed ‘enemies’
Tehran says Washington’s campaign could deepen nuclear insecurity, while Trump renews his claim over the Strait of Hormuz.
Geostrategy
Company News
UAE, Qatar lead Global Telecom Health Index on market structure
Kearney’s 34-market study finds coordinated investment, strong customer satisfaction and financial performance helping the two Gulf markets outperform larger economies.
Business
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GCC lenders should reassess credit risks continuously
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UAE’s Wadi Wurayah inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The reserve is the country's third World Heritage Site and the first recognized specifically for its outstanding natural value.
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Saudi tourist spending rises to $22 billion in Q1 despite drop in foreign arrivals
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AI success in life sciences depends on people as much as technology: Bain
Organizations creating the most value from AI are not necessarily those deploying the most technology. Instead, they are redesigning workflows,...
Business
China’s LNG ambitions take shape
The 344-meters-long QC-Max vessel, being built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, is designed for a major Qatari LNG expansion project.
Business
Dubai property market cools speculation but retains underlying strength
After a record-breaking 2025, the Emirate’s market has found a new level and a new temperament., writes Charles Philion, founder...
Analysis
How Doha is Building a Knowledge Economy
By pairing sovereign capital with frictionless regulation, Doha reversed the startup playbook, attracting investors and founders first, then letting an...
Embed AI in workflows so deep that it becomes invisible: Matt Cloke
Becoming AI-native starts with a shift in mindset. To harness its full potential, we need to see AI not as...
Opinion
Chrome vulnerability allowed extensions to hijack Gemini panel, researchers say
According to researchers, the vulnerability allowed attackers to tap into the browser environment and potentially access files on a user’s...
Science
Business
Dubai Chambers, NASSCOM to expand cooperation on Agentic AI
Dubai Chambers has signed a memorandum of understanding with India's National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to expand...
- NASSCOM represents more than 3,500 Indian technology companies, spanning startups and multinational corporations across the country’s technology sector.
- Dubai Chambers’ Agentic AI committee will oversee training, incubators and company development to accelerate private-sector adoption of emerging technologies.
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Foreign buyers, expats account for bulk of Abu Dhabi’s $19.2bn H1 home sales
Off-plan deals dominated residential activity, while rising prices, strong rental demand and significant future deliveries pointed to continued momentum across...
- Emirati buyers more than doubled commitments from a year earlier, while foreign buyers represented most residential sales value.
- Retail and office markets maintained high occupancy, with new lease prices rising nine percent and 13 percent respectively.
Geostrategy
Trump says no Iran talks as Israeli strikes on Syria draw condemnation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was seeking an end to the war and rejected the idea of a...
- Turkey and Egypt reject Israel’s justification for the strikes, while the United Nations urges an immediate end to attacks.
- Hormuz traffic falls further as Iran maintains demands for lifting sanctions and blockade before the waterway can reopen.
Liliana Paraipan
Wellness Director at ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea
Industry: Hospitality Industry
Susie Ellis
Chair & CEO, Global Wellness Summit and Global Wellness Institute
Industry: Wellness
Achille Staiano
Chief Commercial Officer, Explora Journeys
Industry: Luxury Ocean Travel