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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to begin official visit to Bahrain on Tuesday

Non-oil trade between the two countries exceeded $7.5 billion in 2023

Etihad Airways launches 10 new destinations in one day

The 10 routes will complement Etihad Airways' previously revealed new destinations for 2025 including Prague, Warsaw, and Al Alamein

How is the GCC region driving tourism growth? Mega-projects, coastal developments and unified visa in focus

In 2024, the projected revenue for the GCC region's travel market is estimated to be $8.08 billion

UAE sustains role as key regional hub for trade, business, travel: World Bank

This prominence is due to the country's successful economic diversification and reduced reliance on oil 

UAE joins Oman in National Day celebrations

Non-oil trade between the two countries reached AED51 billion last year, up from AED48.7 billion in 2022

EFG Hermes launches $300 million Saudi Education Fund, acquires Britus Education portfolio of 7 schools

After having created the leading K-12 operator in Egypt, EFG Hermes aims to replicate its success story in the Saudi market

Sharjah sees record-high real estate transactions of $1.2 billion in October

In terms of the type of traded property, there were 693 transactions for lands, 450 for units sold in towers and 272 for built-in land transactions

Profitability, asset quality to boost GCC banking sector resilience in 2025: S&P

Brent oil price will average $75 per barrel in the fourth quarter of 2024 and over 2025-2027, which will be helpful for most GCC countries

flydubai showcases latest retrofitted Boeing 737-800 aircraft at Bahrain International Airshow

Carrier currently operates 31 weekly flights between Dubai and Bahrain and continues to see strong demand on the route

Building on ambition and innovation

Real estate sector plays an essential part in the region’s ambitious yet imperative economic diversification journey

Mastercard: Reshaping the financial landscape through AI and innovation

Company has notably teamed-up with major names like UAE Artificial Intelligence Office and FAB