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GCC-listed companies attract $4.2 billion in foreign inflows in Q2 2025, highest since Q4 2022
Bahrain

GCC-listed companies attract $4.2 billion in foreign inflows in Q2 2025, highest since Q4 2022

Saudi Arabia led June inflows with $971 million, followed by the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar 

Travel and tourism industry to reach 30 billion tourist trips by 2034, adding $16 trillion to global GDP: WEF
Hospitality & Tourism

Travel and tourism industry to reach 30 billion tourist trips by 2034, adding $16 trillion to global GDP: WEF

India and China will be responsible for more than 25 percent of all outbound travel by 2030

Kuwait’s non-oil PMI sees record employment growth amid increasing new orders
Economy

Kuwait’s non-oil PMI sees record employment growth amid increasing new orders

The S&P Global PMI fell to 53.1, indicating solid improvement in Kuwait's non-oil sector

Dubai real estate hits $70.8 billion in H1 2025 with 46 percent growth in secondary sales: Report
Real Estate

Dubai real estate hits $70.8 billion in H1 2025 with 46 percent growth in secondary sales: Report

Villa and townhouse sales transaction value increased by 55 percent, indicating strong family home demand 

Cityscape Global returns to Riyadh in November 2025, set to draw over $5 trillion in capital with 450+ exhibitors
Real Estate

Cityscape Global returns to Riyadh in November 2025, set to draw over $5 trillion in capital with 450+ exhibitors

Under the theme “The Future of Urban Living,” the event is sponsored by MOMAH and REGA, organized by Tahaluf

Oman Air strengthens European connectivity, launches inaugural flight to Amsterdam
Hospitality & Tourism

Oman Air strengthens European connectivity, launches inaugural flight to Amsterdam

Travelers can now access over 900 destinations worldwide through Oman Air's new partnership

Kuwait introduces multinational entities tax expecting over $819 million in annual revenue
Banking & Finance

Kuwait introduces multinational entities tax expecting over $819 million in annual revenue

Multinational entities must register by September 30 to comply with the new tax regulations

Emirates inaugurates daily flights to Shenzhen boosting trade, tourism between UAE and China
Hospitality & Tourism

Emirates inaugurates daily flights to Shenzhen boosting trade, tourism between UAE and China

The Boeing 777-300ER offers a luxurious experience with multiple classes and enhanced cabin interiors

Oman and Egypt sign seven agreements to boost cooperation in trade, investment, labor
Economy

Oman and Egypt sign seven agreements to boost cooperation in trade, investment, labor

Talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations align with directives from leaders of both nations

Qatar Central Bank launches $1.4 billion in government bonds, sukuk with bank bids over $2.9 billion
Banking & Finance

Qatar Central Bank launches $1.4 billion in government bonds, sukuk with bank bids over $2.9 billion

Qatar's first green bond issuance launched in May, enhancing sustainability financing in the region 

Average inflation in GCC countries declines to 1.7 percent reflecting effective economic policies
Economy

Average inflation in GCC countries declines to 1.7 percent reflecting effective economic policies

Economic policies effectively managed inflationary pressures, contributing to stability in the region 

Air Arabia resumes direct flights to Damascus, launches new route to Russia’s Sochi
Logistics

Air Arabia resumes direct flights to Damascus, launches new route to Russia’s Sochi

Flights to Damascus to be resumed on July 10, 2025