RAKEZ and Rakbank Introduce 60-Minute Corporate Account Service for UAE Investors

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone and Rakbank announced Tuesday the launch of the first 60-minute business account opening service targeting…

Mubadala and TARAF Sign Agreement for Large-Scale Waterfront Destination on Al Reem Island

On September 30 2026 TARAF and Mubadala Investment Company signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a major mixed-use waterfront…

Crude Prices Stabilize Near $98 Level Following Brent’s Strongest Monthly Advance Since July

Oil prices held steady near $98 a barrel on October 1 as Brent crude posted its biggest monthly gain since…

Gold Maintains Stability at $4,146.66 Amid Declines Across Other Precious Metals

Gold prices held steady at $4,146.66 per ounce on October 1, 2026, as silver, platinum and palladium registered declines according…

Commerce Department Data Shows US Economic Acceleration in Second Quarter

US economy grows 2.2% in second quarter, beating expectations of 1.8 percent and improving from the prior period's 1.4 percent…

Smart Vision brings the AI investment debate to Kuwait

Smart Vision Summit meets in Kuwait on 14–15 October, bringing AI and investment into focus as the country develops its…

Invest Qatar Secures Tech Partnerships on High-Level US Roadshow in New York and Boston

Invest Qatar concluded a high-level roadshow across New York and Boston on September 30, 2026, resulting in strategic agreements with…

From malls to marketplaces: Tamdeen’s next chapter in Kuwait

Tamdeen’s 4Sale acquisition adds digital classifieds to its portfolio as the group develops the KD40 million Farm Kuwait project.

Brent Crude Reaches $103.73 per Barrel Amid Persistent Middle East Supply Risks

On September 30 2026 oil prices rose with Brent crude reaching US$103.73 per barrel as concerns over Middle East supply…

Qatar Non-Hydrocarbon GDP Advances 2.6% in Q2 2026 Amid Hydrocarbon Decline

On September 30, 2026, the National Planning Council reported that Qatar's non-hydrocarbon economy expanded 2.6 percent year-on-year in the second…

UAE Fuel Prices Rise Sharply Across All Grades for October 2026

On September 30, 2026, the UAE Gasoline and Diesel Prices Follow-up Committee announced higher fuel prices for October, increasing E-Plus…

Sharjah Advances AED1.2 Billion Infrastructure Schemes in Eastern and Central Areas

Sharjah is implementing development projects worth more than AED1.2 billion across its Eastern and Central regions this year with a…