
Saudi Arabia reiterates key conditions for normalisation of ties with Israel ahead of U.S. talks
Ahead of a planned meeting with the U.S., Saudi Arabia emphasised that normalisation with Israel would be conditional on a credible pathway to Palestinian statehood,

Oil prices gain as optimism grows around U.S. government reopening
Oil prices edged upward on Monday, driven by optimism that a U.S. government shutdown may soon end, boosting expectations for revived consumer demand and economic

Singapore-Bahrain commercial-court partnership opens gateway for regional law firms
A new partnership between Singapore’s commercial court system and Bahrain creates a gateway for regional law and advisory firms to handle construction, energy and banking

Sitecore’s MEA VP on digital-experience growth in Middle East
Suliman Gaouda, Regional VP MEA at Sitecore Middle East, outlines how the composable, cloud-native digital-experience platform is helping organisations across the Middle East unify content,

Air India Express launches new services to Nagpur and Abu Dhabi
Air India Express has announced expanded connectivity that includes a direct service between Nagpur (India) and Abu Dhabi (UAE). This new route strengthens ties between

Dominic Arel Joins United Hospitality Management as Vice President of Operations for Middle East
Dominic Arel has been appointed Vice President of Operations for the Middle East at United Hospitality Management. The role will oversee the firm’s regional hospitality

S&P Revises Israel Outlook to ‘Stable’ After Gaza Truce
S&P Global has upgraded Israel’s credit-outlook from “negative” to “stable” following a truce in the Gaza conflict. The improvement reflects easing security risks, though the

Saudi Arabia and UAE Set to Welcome Stunning New Luxury Hotels in 2026
Luxury-hotel developments are being rolled out across the Gulf, with key launches scheduled in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in 2026. These new properties aim

Ulta Beauty Opens First Middle East Store at The Avenues Mall, Kuwait
Ulta Beauty has launched its first store in the Middle East, opening at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait. The ~15,000 sq ft flagship marks the