China has extended visa-free entry for up to 30 days to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain—boosting bilateral tourism and commerce from June 9, 2025, through June 8, 2026.

Qatar's foreign reserves rise 3.6 percent year-on-year despite a dip in bonds and treasury holdings, Iraq releases Australian and Egyptian engineers and other developments.

Dubai, UAE -- TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue is out. This year’s edition, titled Future of Humanity, explores key global shifts and brings together expert insights on old and new forces shaping our world. The edition delves into transformative themes such as GCC’s leadership in urbanization, smart cities, and logistics, as...

At the HUB Davos 2024 conference, UAE's Minister of Economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri highlights the nation's commitment to diversifying its economy amidst global changes.

Doha, Qatar--Qatar National Bank (QNB) said that the global macro trends are starting to present short-term challenges to emerging markets (EM), weighing on capital flows. In its weekly commentary, QNB said, "Late last year and early this year, emerging markets (EM) started to benefit from significant tailwinds, driven by the...

External shocks, such as COVID, Ukraine war and rising costs have exacerbated economic disparities, while geopolitics hinders effective global decision-making, says an expert.

This TRENDS infographic dives into Saudi Arabia’s ambitious transformation to discover how the Kingdom is reshaping its future with high investments in the real estate sector and infrastructure projects.

Smart FM solution providers such as CBRE optimize FM workflows with virtual maintenance, automated maintenance, and dynamic services, focusing on energy conservation

Tourism and Finance were the next flourishing sectors named in the poll in which the majority of the respondents were in the 20-29 age group and mostly from Egypt.

TRENDS investigation uncovers Media-Public Relations Nexus as PR companies in the region are found crossing ethical boundaries to secure favorable coverage.

TRENDS investigation uncovers Media-Public Relations Nexus as PR companies in the region are found crossing ethical boundaries to secure favorable coverage.

The UAE's strategic allure for global talent through enticing policies clashes with Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030, diversifying economy and broadening talent avenues.

Its transformative power to reshape life has left people awestruck across the world, but the technology that powers ChatGPT might put at risk about 10 million jobs in the GCC.

TRENDS Twitter poll suggests 48% candidates face discrimination during job recruitment process in the Gulf region, while 30% do not, and 22% remain unsure.

Most of the participants, in the poll from as far away as Egypt and Lebanon, picked up Dubai to celebrate the festival in, with Doha coming at a distant second.

The poll discovers people struggling across the Middle East to cope with high cost of living in the holy month of Ramadan, with inflation in some places reaching 100.

While many women still believe they are not adequately compensated, men, in contrast, have a different view, with many saying women are paid the same as men.

The city has won a huge following among the people who see it not just as a city for business, but as one where families can co-exist with big money.

Nearly 25 percent of respondents believe educational institutions should avoid the use of AI platforms, and many feel creative writers should also ignore them.

Getting the correct information is not easy. If an honest and upright person such as yourself identifies and flags any wrongdoing in an organization or department and becomes a whistleblower, you’ll be doing the RIGHT THING and the benefits are peace of mind, weight off your chest, and your contribution...