The forthcoming Unified GCC Tourist Visa represents one of the most concrete steps yet toward functional regional integration in the Gulf. While often compared to Europe’s Schengen system, the initiative is best understood as a targeted response to a long-standing structural problem: bureaucratic f»»»

Rigidity and openness are mutually exclusive. The government has approved opening the door to visits, but some concerns remain. For example, why are tourists not treated better than they are being treated now? It is as if tourists are doing them a favor, instead of being the ones who encourage publ»»»

It’s peak IPO season in Dubai, with a succession of companies trying to capture the ever-growing retail investor demand for quality stock picks. Even as other stock markets – such as the red-hot one in the US – as well as assets such as gold and Bitcoin also try to draw in more investments their wa»»»

DEWA updates its billing units to cubic meters, aligning Dubai with global water measurement standards/Representative Image TL;DR:DEWA replaced gallons with cubic meters for water billing in March 2025. The change aligns with global standards and simplifies consumption tracking for residents. Summe»»»

A growing number of influencers believe the Gulf is at the forefront of regional transformation — especially in the tourism and entertainment sectors. Among the standout nations, the UAE emerged as the top pick, with 45 per cent of surveyed creators pointing to its growing influence and innovation »»»