Growing premium travel demand creates opportunities for tourism and aviation businesses Emirates has introduced its Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily flights between Dubai and Mauritius, giving passengers more premium travel options on the popular Indian Ocean route. The expansion is part of Emirates’ broader strategy to deploy Premium Economy across selected […]
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Dubai’s business ecosystem continues expanding around Expo City Expo City Dubai recorded an increase of more than 25% in new business registrations during the first half of 2026, signalling continued demand for commercial space in the development. More than 80% of Expo City’s commercial space is now leased, highlighting the growing interest from businesses establishing
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Technology leaders outline opportunities in AI, infrastructure and industrial technology LEAP 2026, taking place in Riyadh from 31 August to 3 September, continues to attract technology companies, investors and entrepreneurs as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a major global AI hub. Technology leaders at the event are highlighting developments across AI infrastructure, industrial AI, cybersecurity,
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Kingdom focuses on turning AI spending into economic returns Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding artificial-intelligence sector is increasingly being assessed not just by the size of its investment but by the economic returns those investments can generate. Saudi Arabia has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, placing AI at the centre of its economic-development
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Tadawul records the strongest monthly performance in the GCC Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) gained 5.1% during August, making it the strongest-performing major GCC market for the month. The recovery was supported by improving investor sentiment, stronger corporate earnings and easing geopolitical concerns. The performance represents a significant turnaround after earlier pressure on
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Saudi Arabia Moves to Build a Stronger AI Infrastructure Ecosystem Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and AI company HUMAIN have signed an agreement focused on strengthening the Kingdom’s AI infrastructure ecosystem. The partnership covers strategic cooperation in areas including AI infrastructure, data centres, technical expertise, knowledge transfer and national capability development.
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Bahrain strengthens its position as a regional fintech and financial-services hub The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has joined Fintech Forward 2026 as the event’s first Diamond Sponsor. The event will take place on 7–8 October 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain, bringing together fintech companies, financial institutions, policymakers, investors and technology experts to discuss the
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Higher fuel costs take effect across the UAE from September 1 The UAE’s Fuel Price Committee has announced new petrol and diesel prices for September 2026, with all major fuel categories increasing compared with August. The new prices are: The new rates came into effect on 1 September 2026. The increase is important for businesses
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Red Sea development becomes part of Saudi Arabia’s AI infrastructure strategy Saudi AI company HUMAIN and digital infrastructure provider DataVolt have partnered to develop approximately 100 MW of data-centre capacity during the first phase of a planned facility at Oxagon, part of NEOM on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. The facility is expected to become
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AWS expands Saudi cloud and AI infrastructure Amazon Web Services has announced that its first AWS Cloud Infrastructure Region in Saudi Arabia is on track to launch in December 2026. The announcement came during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh and represents a major development for Saudi Arabia’s digital economy. AWS is also working with HUMAIN, the
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