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Construction on the long-awaited expansion of the King Fahd Causeway connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia has officially commenced. The $4.5 billion project will add a parallel bridge with a dedicated railway line, doubling the crossing's vehicle capa...
The Kingdom of Bahrain has introduced a zero corporate tax policy for technology startups during their first five years of operation. The initiative, announced by the Bahrain Economic Development Board, is designed to position the country as the lead...
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that the minimum wage for private sector employees will be raised to AED 4,000 per month, effective April 1, 2026. The decision applies to all private sector workers across the seven...
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced a 12 percent reduction in electricity tariffs for residential consumers, effective from April 2026. The move comes as the country's investment in solar and nuclear energy has significantly l...
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of 12 new routes connecting Hamad International Airport in Doha to destinations across Asia. The expansion includes direct flights to cities in Vietnam, Cambodia, Mongolia, and several secondary cities in India ...
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has confirmed approval for the much-anticipated Metro Blue Line, with construction set to begin in early 2027. The new line will span 30 kilometers and connect Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum Internatio...
The much-anticipated hyperloop connection between Abu Dhabi and Dubai has entered its final testing phase, with authorities confirming that commercial operations are on track to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The project, developed in collabora...
Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has unveiled its comprehensive preparations for hosting matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2026. The country will utilize its state-of-the-art stadiums built for the 2022 World Cup, with upgrades to a...
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a landmark $10 billion artificial intelligence research fund aimed at positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in AI development. The fund, announced by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, will support re...
Saudi Arabia's NEOM megaproject has announced that construction of its high-speed railway network has reached the 50 percent completion mark, keeping the project on track for a 2028 operational launch. The railway will connect NEOM's key zones includ...
Dubai's real estate market has shattered all previous records with total transactions reaching AED 45 billion during the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. The figure represents a 32 percent increase compa...
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has reported record-breaking returns for the 2025 fiscal year, with its portfolio generating an annualized return of 14.2 percent. The fund, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth vehicles, attributed its stron...
The UAE Cabinet has officially approved a new remote work visa offering a three-year validity period for digital nomads and international remote workers. The announcement, made during the Cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Ra...
The UAE government has announced a groundbreaking 5-year multi-entry tourist visa, allowing visitors from all nationalities to enter the country multiple times without reapplying. The new visa category, effective immediately, aims to boost tourism nu...
Dubai Expo City has officially unveiled a new innovation district designed to attract global technology companies and startups. The district, spanning over 2 million square feet, will serve as a hub for artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustaina...