Bahrain Advances Capital Markets Development Plan

Senior officials from the Central Bank of...

Four Arrested Over Electrical Cable Theft In Barka

Four people have been arrested in Oman...

GCC And WIPO Sign Intellectual Property Agreement

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the...

Bahrain Housing Ministry Reviews Equal Opportunity Plan

Bahrain’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has reviewed plans to promote equal opportunities and improve the workplace environment during its second periodic committee meeting of 2026. The meeting was chaired by Dunia Faisal Sarhan, Assistant Undersecretary for Resources and Information and head of the...

Weyay Partners With Kuwait Universities Council To Support Students

Kuwait’s first digital bank, Weyay, has announced a strategic partnership with the Secretariat General of the Private Universities Council to support students through the “Create Your Future” campaign. The initiative aims to help young...

US-Iran Escalation Spreads Across Gulf After Ship Attacks

Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after a new wave of strikes and retaliatory attacks widened the conflict across the Gulf region. The United States launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian military...

Kurdistan Region Delegation Meets Federal Government Ministerial Committee

A Kurdistan Region delegation met with a federal government ministerial committee in Baghdad on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. According to local reports, the discussions aimed to address non-oil revenues and future agreements between both sides. The meeting...

Bahrain Housing Ministry Reviews Equal Opportunity Plan

Bahrain’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has reviewed plans to promote equal opportunities and improve the workplace environment during its second periodic committee meeting of 2026. The meeting was chaired by Dunia Faisal...

Northern Bahrain Governor Discusses Residents’ Needs

The Governor of Bahrain’s Northern Governorate has emphasized the importance of continued cooperation with relevant authorities to support service and development projects across the region. Governor Hassan Abdullah Al Madani made the remarks during...

Fitch Maintains Saudi Arabia’s A+ Credit Rating

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s long-term foreign currency credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, citing the Kingdom’s strong financial position and economic resilience. The ratings agency said Saudi Arabia continues to benefit from substantial government assets, strong foreign reserves, and fiscal buffers that support its credit profile. Fitch highlighted the Kingdom’s ability to maintain economic stability despite regional challenges, noting that growth in non-oil sectors and careful fiscal management have helped strengthen the economy. The agency also praised Saudi Arabia’s banking sector, describing it as stable and well-capitalized, with low levels of non-performing loans and strong deposit growth. Fitch expects economic growth to slow in 2026 before improving in 2027,...

UDC Wins Environmental Excellence Awards, Sets New Sustainability Standards

UDC wins awards and sets a powerful example for environmental stewardship in Qatar. United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and...

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Oman Prepares for Ramadan: 19 February Likely to Mark the Start

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130-Year-Old Buraidah Mosque Undergoes Restoration to Preserve Heritage

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Kuwait Foils Major Hezbollah-Linked Terror Plot, Arrests Six Suspects

Kuwait has foiled a major terrorist plot linked to...

Shura Council Speaker Meets French Senate Delegation to Discuss Bilateral Parliamentary Ties

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Oman and Greece Strengthen Bilateral Relations

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Rwanga Foundation Starts Skills Program For Students

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Iraq Seizes Gold And $54 Million In Anti-Corruption Drive

Iraqi authorities have confiscated 375 kilograms of gold and assets worth millions of dollars as part of a nationwide anti-corruption campaign, the Supreme Judicial...

UAE And Greece Discuss Regional Security Challenges

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed regional security challenges and the impact of rising tensions...