Oman Launches $250 Million Real Estate Development Fund
The new vehicle aims to provide structured capital for viable property projects as the Sultanate builds momentum under Oman Vision 2040.
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Core editorial sections covering the forces reshaping the Middle East.
Saudi Tourism Turns to AI as the Kingdom Personalises Travel
Artificial intelligence is moving from booking support into destination discovery, customer-service design and the diversification of tourism beyond traditional hubs.
MENA Startup Deals Gather Pace Across AI, Climate Tech and Consumer Brands
A series of new funding rounds and strategic transactions suggests investors are still backing regional growth stories despite the heavier geopolitical backdrop.
Air India Express Restores Gulf Flights as Travel Confidence Returns
The carrier’s return to 13 Gulf destinations signals improving aviation conditions after a period of disruption that cut Indian airline capacity to the region.
Qatar Draws $3.4 Billion in FDI as Technology Projects Lead
Official investment-promotion data show Qatar attracting 373 FDI initiatives in 2025, with technology and greenfield projects central to its diversification strategy.
Foreign Investors Deploy $5.3 Billion in Saudi Private Markets
International capital accounted for about 60% of Saudi private-market investment in 2025, underlining the Kingdom’s shift from regional opportunity to global allocation destination.
Saudi POS Spending Rises to $3.36 Billion as Consumer Demand Holds
Weekly payment data show Saudi consumer spending remaining above the $3 billion mark, with food, restaurants and Riyadh transactions supporting the total.
GCC Banks Post $16.8 Billion Q1 Profit as Credit Expands
Regional lenders entered 2026 with stronger earnings, record revenue and expanding credit, reinforcing the banking sector’s role in Gulf diversification.
UAE Growth Forecast Points to Temporary Slowdown Before 2027 Rebound
A slower 2026 outlook suggests that trade and travel disruptions are weighing on activity, even as forecasters expect a stronger recovery when oil and…
UAE Non-Oil PMI Slips to 50.8 as Firms Cut Staff
The private sector remains in expansion, but June’s weakest reading in more than five years signals pressure from client caution, tourism softness and cost…