May 24, 2026 12:52 PM   MUSCAT

The number of hotel establishments across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries exceeded 11 200 in 2024 up 1.3 per cent from the previous year according to data released by the Statistical Centre...

May 24, 2026 10:31 AM   DUBAI

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) a leading Islamic financial institution and DAMAC Properties a leading private real estate developer in the Middle East have launched a landmark home financing plan...

May 24, 2026 10:26 AM   DUBAI

Dubai Chamber of Commerce one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers has concluded the Ethiopia leg of its trade mission to Ghana and Ethiopia organising 510 bilateral...

May 24, 2026 10:12 AM   DOHA

QatarEnergy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt and ExxonMobil to study enabling the potential development and commercialisation of gas discoveries in Cyprus through Egypt s existing...

May 24, 2026 10:07 AM   Abu Dhabi

Adnoc has deployed Taurob s heavy-duty inspector robot at its Taweelah Gas Compression Plant where it will conduct routine inspections in hazardous environments without putting people at risk....

May 24, 2026 9:13 AM   ABU DHABI

Etihad Guest the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways the national carrier of the UAE has launched a new frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways FlyerBonus programme enabling members of...

May 24, 2026 7:36 AM   RIYADH

The credit rating agency Moody s has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia s credit rating at Aa3 with a stable outlook. The agency mentioned that the affirmation at Aa3 reflects Saudi Arabia s large and wealthy...

May 24, 2026 7:21 AM   ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi s Al Dhafra Round-The-Clock project by Masdar that combines solar with a massive amount of battery capacity is a global blueprint for the continuous and reliable supply of renewable energy...

May 24, 2026 6:29 AM   DUBAI

ENOC Group a leading integrated global energy player has signed of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Allied Biofuels Holding based in Abu Dhabi to explore the offtake and distribution of...

May 23, 2026 3:52 PM   SHARJAH

Sharjah Ports Customs and Free Zones Authority in cooperation with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has exempted cargo trucks arriving from Oman and operating within the approved logistics...

May 23, 2026 3:31 PM   DUBAI

Empire Aviation Group a Dubai-based global provider of integrated private aviation services has appointed Paul van der Blom as Head of Aircraft Management reinforcing the company s leadership team...

May 23, 2026 3:20 PM   DUBAI

AtkinsRéalis a leading engineering and design consultancy has signed an agreement with Dubai Future Solutions Prototypes for Humanity the leading programme supporting global academic innovators...

May 24, 2026

As more than 1.5 million pilgrims gather in Mecca ahead of this year’s Haj amid soaring summer temperatures, Saudi Arabia is increasingly relying on large-scale cooling and shading...

May 24, 2026

An expatriate woman from Kerala and her daughter were found dead at a residential building in Sharjah. According to a Gulf News report, the 35-year-old mother threw her five-year-old child from the...

May 24, 2026

The Kuwait Dive Team is "committed" to protecting sea turtles in Kuwaiti waters, said the environmental NGO on Saturday. Such commitment would serve to raise awareness efforts and maintaining marin...

May 24, 2026

The Royal Oman Police have arrested a man who ran over another citizen with his car in the North Al Batinah Governorate. The suspect allegedly deliberately attacked the victim with his vehicle...

May 24, 2026

His Majesty King Hamad has emphasised the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts that support peace and stability as well as enhance opportunities for development and prosperity in the region...

May 24, 2026

Bahrain has achieved a new milestone in development, wellbeing, and quality of life indicators, ranking third among Arab countries in the 2026 Global Human Prosperity Index (GHPI). Bahrain also...

May 23, 2026

The inaugural edition of the RAK Award for Excellence in University Research and Innovation (RAK Excellence Awards 2026), organised by American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) concluded...

May 21, 2026

Kuwait's Ministry of Justice signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on cooperation and information exchange in combating money laundering and...

May 22, 2026

The military Haj mission left the Sultanate of Oman yesterday on its way to the holy places to perform the Haj (pilgrimage) for the year 1447 AH. The mission left on board a number of transport...

May 23, 2026

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has activated its emergency and crisis center to manage seasonal field reports during the 1447 AH Hajj season through its award-winning "Emerge" system,...

May 24, 2026

Scattering bread for pigeons may feel like an act of kindness, but municipal leaders and MPs say the practice is leaving Bahrain’s streets stained, attracting vermin and creating avoidable health...

May 20, 2026

A planned high-speed rail project between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia has been approved by Kuwait’s Municipal Council. The project will connect the capitals of both nations, with a high-speed...