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          The Gulf Co-operation Council is an economic and political alliance of six countries: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar

          Robots on the production line at a low-iron, textured solar glass manufacturer in Ankleshwar, India. Crescent aims to capitalise on opportunities in markets with rising digital adoption. Reuters

          Crescent Enterprises to invest $272m in markets across Gulf and Asia

          EconomyNovember 10, 2025
          AirAsia expects to operate more than 25 daily flights through Bahrain by 2030. EPA

          AirAsia signs initial agreement to set up its Gulf hub in Bahrain

          AviationNovember 03, 2025
          Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi speaking at the Manama Dialogue. Photo: IISS

          Omani Foreign Minister says Israel is prime source of insecurity in region

          GulfNovember 01, 2025
          Gems SRI campus in Dubai Sports City. Photo: GEMS Education

          Gems plans school for uber rich in Abu Dhabi amid millionaire boom

          BusinessOctober 28, 2025
          A Riyadh Air Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the Paris Air Show in 2023. The airline's cautious start represents a calculated act of discipline. Getty

          What Riyadh Air's launch reveals about an evolving aviation sector

          OpinionOctober 27, 2025
          Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, meets the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim, in Doha. AFP

          Turkey and Qatar seek permanent Gaza ceasefire in Doha talks

          MENAOctober 22, 2025
          Detecting breast cancer early gives a patient an almost 99 per cent chance of being cured and reduces the likelihood of death by nearly 40 per cent. Getty

          Why Gulf countries need more 'patient champions'

          CommentOctober 20, 2025
          Most people already recognise cybercriminals for what they are – international blackmailers, extortionists and thieves.

          Does the Gulf need a cybercrime 'interpol'?

          EditorialOctober 17, 2025
          GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi said that member countries will push harder than ever for a two-state solution. Photo: Cody Combs / The National

          Two-state solution 'is alive again', GCC Secretary General says

          USOctober 15, 2025
          Saudi Arabia’s new cruise line Aroya will launch in February, with five and seven-night departures from Dubai. Photo: Aroya Cruises

          Everything you need to know about UAE's cruise season

          TravelOctober 13, 2025
          Shoppers at a supermarket in Abu Dhabi. Economic growth in the Gulf region is forecast to increase by 3.5 per cent this year. Victor Besa / The National

          World Bank increases Middle East growth forecast on minimal tariff impact

          EconomyOctober 07, 2025
          Containers at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port. Demand for logistics services in the UAE continues to grow during the current economic boom. Reuters

          Blackstone and Abu Dhabi's Lunate team up to build $5bn Gulf logistics platform

          EconomyOctober 06, 2025
          For properties such as Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara in Oman, the new visa will be a 'game-changer', according to experts. Photo: Anantara

          Schengen-style Gulf visa will transform region into 'collective tourism' spot

          UAEOctober 04, 2025
          An electric vehicle production line at a factory for Chinese car maker NIO. Gulf funds invested $9.5 billion in China in the year ending September 2024, Deloitte says. AFP

          Why Gulf wealth funds are betting on Asia for future growth

          EconomyOctober 03, 2025
          GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi has attended the Munich Leaders Meeting in AlUla. The National

          Israeli PM Netanyahu is not seeking peace in Gaza, says GCC Secretary General

          GulfOctober 02, 2025
          A Gulf-wide train service will not stop at each border, officials say. Photo: Dubai Media Office

          Crossing the Gulf by train to be 'as easy as taking a plane'

          GulfOctober 02, 2025
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