ECB Rate Rise Shows How the Iran War Is Reaching Global Monetary Policy
Energy-driven inflation pushed Europe’s central bank to tighten policy, with consequences for Gulf borrowing and investment.
Month: June 2026
Qatar-Backed Football Exhibition Opens in Mexico City
The Year of Culture initiative is using the World Cup period to present Qatar’s football history and cultural links.
Elyanna and Nora Fatehi Bring Arab Representation to the World Cup Stage
The performers appeared during an opening ceremony in Canada, placing Arab artists within a major global broadcast.
The Gulf’s Next Resilience Test Is Infrastructure, Not Announcements
The regional conflict has shown that ports, shipping insurance, data systems, energy networks and skilled institutions matter more than the headline value of investment…
How Foreign Companies Can Own Real Estate in Saudi Arabia in 2026
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Investor Guide sets out a registration route for non-Saudi companies that want to own property without conducting another economic activity in…
Saudi Digital Economy Reaches 16% of GDP, Raising the Stakes for Skills and Productivity
Saudi Arabia’s digital economy accounted for 16% of GDP in 2024, according to GASTAT, showing the scale of digital adoption while shifting attention toward…
What Falling Oil Prices Mean for Gulf Markets if a US–Iran Deal Holds
Brent crude fell sharply as expectations of a US–Iran agreement increased. For Gulf markets, lower geopolitical risk is positive, but cheaper oil also changes…
How Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Foreign-Investor Rules Change Access to Tadawul
Saudi Arabia has replaced the qualified-foreign-investor framework with a broader regime allowing non-resident investors to access listed securities directly, but operational, ownership and disclosure…
UAE Investment Policy Enters a New Phase as OECD Calls for Stronger Coordination and Skills Links
The UAE has built one of the region’s strongest investment platforms, but a new OECD review argues that the next gains will depend on…
Saudi Economy Grows 3% in Q1 as Oil and Non-Oil Activity Move Together
Saudi real GDP expanded by 3% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, with oil and non-oil activity both rising 2.9%, although…