Hidden gems thrive in Abu Dhabi as 73pc of residents share local favourites

17/07/2026

Abu Dhabi residents are proving to be the emirate's best ambassadors, with new research showing they are the UAE's most knowledgeable guides to hidden gems.

Commissioned by the Department of

Trade Arabia

Oman's future fund unveils $1.74bn development projects

17/07/2026

Future Fund Oman (FFO), a portfolio of the sultanate's sovereign wealth fund Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has announced a new package of 105 strategic projects and investments worth $1.74 billion

Trade Arabia

Al-Jasser to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia is a Vital Artery for Global Trade

17/07/2026

Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser told Asharq Al-Awsat that the recent crisis involving the Strait of Hormuz demonstrated the Kingdom's strong infrastructure and subs

Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi Arabia strengthens position among leading AI nations: report

17/07/2026

Saudi Arabia's sovereign AI strategy has been highlighted in an international report, with the Kingdom cited as an example of how governments are building national AI capabilities.

The repo

Arab News

Kuwait real estate activity weakens further in Q2

16/07/2026

Real estate sales remained subdued in the second quarter of the year, extending the weakness seen in Q1, though the market showed tentative signs of stabilizing as geopolitical tensions eased followi

Kuwait Times