Moody’s Keeps UAE Rating at Aa2 With a Stable Outlook
The agency cited robust finances, low federal debt and substantial capacity to absorb the regional shock.
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Core editorial sections covering the forces reshaping the Middle East.
Dubai Mallathon Returns With Indoor Running Routes for Summer
Nine malls will open morning circuits as the city promotes physical activity during extreme heat.
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.
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…