what makes UAE so special for gold? There are several reasons why gold is famous in Dubai, one of them that it is cheaper than the rest of the world.

Buy gold in UAE, India or elsewhere in GCC? Cost guide

Explore gold prices, VAT, and design trends across UAE, India & GCC for savvy buyers

Bahrain: New stablecoin rules can spark e-finance boom

Stablecoin guidelines on Sharia compliance positions Bahrain as GCC fintech leader: Fitch

Unlike Bitcoin or countless wildly traded memecoins, whose values rise and fall based on market moods, the most popular versions of these digital tokens are supposed to always be worth $1 each.

Which GCC country is the most affordable in 2025?

Numbeo’s latest index reveals big savings on rent, food and family expenses in this nation

According to the data, the estimated monthly expenses for a family of four in Oman amount to Dh9,597.6 (OMR 1,004.7), excluding rent. Illustrative image.

Bahrain to resume normal working hours for govt staff

Government offices to resume full operations on Tuesday.

On Saturday, Bahrain ordered 70 percent of government staff to work remotely until further notice.

Years of abuse, assault: Court grants divorce to woman

Woman initially remained silent to preserve her family, court records show

Her lawyer told local media the abuse was both “long-standing and documented.” Illustrative image.

More GCC banks may merge as oil prices fall: Fitch

Smaller banks with less market share are most likely to become takeover targets

Flags of member-nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which groups Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Al Salam Bank sells Seef stake to GFH for refocus

Al Salam Bank exits Seef Properties to sharpen focus on core banking and strategic assets

The deal signals the bank’s intent to streamline its investment portfolio and shift resources toward areas where it sees greater operational leverage and long-term return potential.

GCC approves unified academic accreditation rules

Six-nation bloc among other things to set up a joint research database

Flags of member-nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which groups Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Bahraini firm to invest in Oman's Port of Duqm

Oman's Port of Duqm is a major gateway and transit point for global trade

Investcorp commits to a major investment within the GCC through the Port of Duqm commitment.

Gulf countries face different risks if oil prices drop

Fitch Ratings says lower oil prices could hit some Gulf budgets harder than others

In a worse-case scenario where oil prices drop to $45 a barrel, all six GCC countries are likely to run budget deficits, unless they change spending or raise more money through other sources.

Bahrain probes influencer over donkey abuse

A review of account reveals posts over the past month in which the animal appeared lame

The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) filed a formal complaint with authorities this week after reviewing footage on the influencer’s Instagram account showing Tahin struggling with a visibly broken leg.

Reforms enhance GCC's investment appeal

Gulf Cooperation Council moves turning region into a magnet for growth investors

The GCC's focus on sustainability and technological innovation is positioning the region as a hub for green energy and digital transformation.

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