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Eid al-Adha 2025: Holiday dates announced in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait & Oman

The exact Eid al-Adha 2025 dates will be confirmed in each country according to its respective moon-sighting committee closer to the time

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait announce first major oil discovery in North Wafra since mid-2020

Crude oil flowed from the Wara reservoir in the North Wafra (Wara-Burgan-1) well at a rate exceeding 500 barrels per day

UAE and Oman deepen strategic ties as Dubai Crown Prince leads landmark visit

Discussions will explore avenues for strategic partnerships and cooperation across various sectors

Eid al-Adha 2025: UAE and Saudi Arabia confirm crescent moon sighting for May 27

Moon sighting confirmed using telescopes in Asia, Africa, Europe, and visible to the Americas

Eid al-Adha 2025: How the festival fuels economic growth across the GCC and globally

Intra-GCC tourism peaks during Eid, enhancing hospitality and entertainment sectors across multiple countries.

Qatar real estate: Trading volume exceeds $161.8 million in week

Residential unit sales during the same period amounted to $15.7 million showcasing demand

Qatar partners with Microsoft to launch AI-powered virtual assistants for improved government services

Smart Assistant streamlines processes by providing immediate responses and guidance without direct staff interaction

Qatar tourism contributes $15.1 billion to GDP in 2024 with 12 percent 2030 target

International visitors spent nearly $11 billion, with a 25 percent increase in arrivals noted

Qatar launches $1 billion incentives program to drive gloval investment, innovation

The program offers financial support covering up to 40 percent of eligible local investment expenses over five years

Eid al-Adha 2025: Qatar announces five-day holiday

The official holiday will extend from Dhu al-Hijjah 9 to 13, according to a recent cabinet decision

Qatar’s QIA to ramp up U.S. investments in AI, supply chains and industry, says CEO

The CEO also confirmed the QIA's interest in asset and portfolio management

UAE leads discussions at BRICS Energy Ministerial Meeting on global energy transition challenges

UAE invested in renewable energy projects across 70 countries to support global energy justice