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Oman unveils 2025 tourism plan to boost recreational offerings, elevate non-oil sector growth

Initiatives include projects that strengthen infrastructure and broaden visitor experiences across the Sultanate

IMF lauds Central Bank of Oman for strong governance practices

IMF's report emphasizes monetary policy transparency and effective communication with stakeholders

GCC economic growth to strengthen to 3.2 percent in 2025, 4.5 percent in 2026: World Bank

The UAE's growth is projected at 4.6 percent in 2025, and 4.9 percent in 2026 and 2027

Qatar’s Islamic finance assets grow 4.1 percent YoY to $187.6 billion in 2024

Islamic banks accounted for 87.4 percent of total Islamic finance assets 

UAE advances digital transformation with 344 percent surge in GenAI enrollments, leading AI maturity ranking

87 percent of UAE employers prioritize AI and tech literacy; 41 percent growth in professional certificates

GCC leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on successful Hajj Season 1446 AH

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed praised the safe and peaceful pilgrimage facilitated by King Salman’s leadership 

MWC25 Doha to kick off in November, drive Middle East’s digital transformation

Hosting MWC25 will help strengthen Qatar's role in digital collaboration and connect emerging technology ecosystems

Eid al-Adha 2025: Key challenges businesses face during the celebrations

Businesses must address workforce management challenges during Eid to maintain operations

Eid al-Adha 2025 transforms consumer spending patterns with e-commerce, mobile shopping trends

Demand for gifts set to rise by over 150 percent, highlighting new consumer preferences

Qatar leads MENA in public transport access with 91.7 percent coverage

UITP report highlights Qatar's public transport user experience, ranking alongside Amsterdam and Singapore.

UAE and Kuwait enhance partnerships in AI, energy, transportation through strategic MoUs

Key sectors include oil and gas, social development, and infrastructure to support mutual goals 

Eid al-Adha 2025 drives 45 percent mobile commerce boom in MENA: Report

Gross merchandise volume orders are projected to grow 15 percent