Qatari LNG Tankers Make Limited Hormuz Transits as Gulf Energy Flows Remain Constrained
A small number of Qatar-linked LNG carriers have cleared the Strait of Hormuz, but traffic remains far below normal and the movements should not…
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Riyadh Air’s London Launch Marks a New Phase in Saudi Aviation
Riyadh Air’s new Boeing 787 flight to London Heathrow marks the transition from operational preparation to international expansion as Saudi Arabia builds Riyadh into…
Saudi Economy Expands 3% as Oil and Non-Oil Sectors Advance Together
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP expanded by 3% in the first quarter of 2026 as oil and non-oil activities both advanced by 2.9%, although weaker…
Saudi Premium Residency Employees Face New Work-Permit Requirement
Saudi Premium Residency holders employed by private-sector establishments must obtain a dedicated work permit through Qiwa, clarifying the distinction between residency privileges and employment…
UAE Rejects Reports of Iranian Fund Transfers as Regional Diplomacy Intensifies
The UAE has categorically denied reports that frozen Iranian assets were released or transferred through the Emirates, including allegations involving $3 billion, as financial…
‘Conman’ Pastor Misusing PM Modi’s Name: BJP Spokesman Writes to DGP Seeking Strict Scrutiny
Maharashtra BJP Spokesman Sanjay Singh urges the DGP to investigate a Navi Mumbai pastor’s unverified YouTube claims of associating with Prime…
The Global Healer: How Dr. Devi Shetty is Engineering a Borderless Healthcare Revolution for 2026
From the landmark acquisition of the UK’s Practice Plus Group to the “Udaan” medical education mandate, the Narayana Health founder is…
Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Auction 2026: The World’s First ‘Sovereign Nature’ Asset Goes Live
The gavel has fallen at the AirCarbon Exchange (ACX) in ADGM. In a historic first for the region, Abu Dhabi has successfully auctioned its…
UAE Open Banking Mandate 2026: The End of the ‘Walled Garden’ for Banks
The deadline has arrived. As of Q2 2026, banks in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are legally required to share customer data with third-party…
GCC Unified Tourist Visa 2026: The ‘Gulf Schengen’ Era Officially Begins
The borders have blurred. As of this week, the long-awaited ‘Grand Tours’ visa is operational, allowing tourists to visit all six Gulf…