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Kuwait: New four-tier visa system to support travelers of varying nationalities and purposes

The streamlined process allows online applications and quick approvals, boosting accessibility for all visitors

Ascend Esports launches female-focused gaming tournament and streaming course in Dubai

Ascend Esports is building a safe, supportive space where female gamers can learn, compete, and grow

Abu Dhabi Investment Office partners with Ant International to boost fintech growth

The strategic collaboration aligns with ADIO’s broader mission to enable high-impact companies to scale from Abu Dhabi while strengthening economic ties between Asia and the UAE capital

Stock market today: Asian shares rise as Nikkei futures trade near record high

Trade and geopolitical tensions remain in focus as the U.S. tariff deadline on China approaches and the Ukraine war regains attention

Saudi Arabia’s digital platforms excel with 8 reaching over 90 percent in 2025 experience maturity index

This index evaluated 50 digital platforms across four perspectives and 20 indicators, including user satisfaction and technology use

Dubai’s Emaar Properties reports 46 percent surge in property sales to $12.5 billion in H1 2025

Company’s revenue backlog reached $39.8 billion, highlighting strong future revenue visibility and growth

GCC markets attract $1.5 billion net foreign inflows in July, Dubai sees stronger momentum

Dubai was the only market that attracted higher inflows compared to June, recording inflows of $294 million

Qatar’s real estate sector posts $2.4 billion in transactions, up 29.8 percent in Q2 2025

Residential transactions accounted for 44 percent of total deals during this period

Dubai 24-carat gold price dips to AED407, global rates decline as investors await Trump’s Fed appointments

U.S. dollar strength dampens gold's appeal, with spot gold trading slightly down at $3,376.01 per ounce

GCC banks: Loan growth to remain strong in 2025 as interest rates fall, says S&P

Loan growth is expected to remain strong for the remainder of the year in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE

UAE travel: 60 percent trust AI for planning, but human touch still matters

Human connection remains vital as AI tools reshape hospitality and customer service dynamics

The region is transforming and the world is watching

The Middle East has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead the technology transformation, not just respond to it