GCC

Oman’s Nizwa: A thriving industrial hub with $1.23 billion investment, 173 projects

A 78,000 square meter residential project is being planned and will be open for investment soon

Oman’s trade balance booms with $7.76 billion surplus by May 2024, UAE key trading partner

Oman's commodity exports rose 5 percent YoY, reaching $25.16 billion during this period

GCC students shine at Huawei’s Seeds for the Future 2024 program regional finals

This year’s edition brought together 150 university students from 14 countries across the Middle East and Central Asia

GCC’s aviation sector soars as a key economic driver 

Robust infrastructure, strategic location vital to the growth of the industry and the region’s economy

Harnessing public-private partnerships to transform local economies  

PPPs attract investments, create jobs and develop new capabilities 

Oman hits 54 percent of employment target for H1 2024, 14,074 jobs created

The public sector has seen 6,963 individuals employed, representing 69.63 percent of the 10,000 target

Growing GCC interest drives $3.66 billion real estate market in Oman

The number of properties registered to GCC citizens surged by 5.2 percent to 666, compared to 633 in 2023 

UAE IPOs surge in Q2 2024, raising $890 million: Report

Sharia-compliant financial products are in high demand, with Sukuk issuances exceeding $10 billion in Q2

DP World Trade Finance, BBK integrate logistics and financial services to boost regional trade

Partnership seeks to drive growth, improve operational efficiency and provide comprehensive support to businesses in trade

Kuwait Warba Bank’s $500 million sukuk listing on Nasdaq Dubai attracts $1.8 billion in orders

This is the fourth listing under their $2 billion trust certificate program

Abu Dhabi, Dubai ranked top liveable cities in Middle East and Africa

Among the top-ranking GCC cities were Kuwait City, Doha and Bahrain in the 3rd, 4th and 5th places, respectively