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Dubai welcomes 8.68 million tourists in first five months of 2025

Dubai welcomes 8.68 million tourists in first five months of 2025

The city welcomed 1.53 million international visitors in May alone

Fitch affirms UAE rating at AA-, Abu Dhabi at AA with stable outlook

Fitch affirms UAE rating at AA-, Abu Dhabi at AA with stable outlook

Rating reflects the UAE's moderate consolidated government debt, strong net external asset position and high GDP per capita

The unseen lifeline: How travel insurance is adapting to a world in flux

The unseen lifeline: How travel insurance is adapting to a world in flux

The wise traveler will view their insurance policy not as an all-encompassing shield, but as one vital layer of protection in an unpredictable world

Will the GCC introduce personal income tax after Oman makes the landmark policy shift?

Will the GCC introduce personal income tax after Oman makes the landmark policy shift?

Oman's decision marks a milestone for the region, where tax-free personal income has long been a defining feature of the social contract

ICC elects Dubai Chambers president and CEO as member of executive board

ICC elects Dubai Chambers president and CEO as member of executive board

The ICC is the world’s largest business organization, representing a network of 45 million companies

Non-oil activities in Saudi Arabia surge by 5.3 percent in 2024, reports GASTAT

Non-oil activities in Saudi Arabia surge by 5.3 percent in 2024, reports GASTAT

Non-oil growth indicates positive trends across various economic sectors in Saudi Arabia for 2024

UAE’s GPSSA announces date for June 2025 pension payments disbursement

UAE’s GPSSA announces date for June 2025 pension payments disbursement

June 2025 pension payments total AED834,511,656.49, reflecting a significant increase from last year

Dubai’s RTA explores adoption of quantum technologies in key domains to advance smart mobility

Dubai’s RTA explores adoption of quantum technologies in key domains to advance smart mobility

Initiative aims to enhance the performance of intelligent systems, accelerate the transition to smart mobility and reinforce digital security

Saudi Arabia’s GACA, U.K. forge one-stop security deal to streamline procedures for passengers

Saudi Arabia’s GACA, U.K. forge one-stop security deal to streamline procedures for passengers

Streamlining procedures eliminates re-screening, reducing wait times and optimizing airline scheduling efficiency 

Saudi Arabia launches second set of standard incentives for industrial sector to attract investments, accelerate growth

Saudi Arabia launches second set of standard incentives for industrial sector to attract investments, accelerate growth

This incentive program is designed to enable the domestic production of goods that are not yet manufactured in Saudi Arabia

UAE real estate: How migration is driving economic growth, boosting demand

UAE real estate: How migration is driving economic growth, boosting demand

The influx of expatriates significantly boosts the UAE’s GDP, labor market, and real estate sectors

Emirates NBD highlights UAE’s rise as fintech powerhouse in new PwC report

Emirates NBD highlights UAE’s rise as fintech powerhouse in new PwC report

The report explores key trends shaping the market, including surging digital adoption, expanding venture capital investment, and the integration of AI