MENA Spotlight
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Dubai Tourism Soars Past 8M Visitors in Early 2025
Dubai’s tourism just keeps breaking records. The city welcomed 8.68 million international visitors in the first five months of 2025, a…
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Saudi-UK Airport Pact Ends Double Security Checks
UK passengers traveling through Saudi Arabia will spend less time waiting at airports, as tests show a 25% drop in…
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Arab Universities Surge in Global QS Rankings 2026
Arab universities have reached new heights as educational institutions from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Oman climb higher in QS…
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Hidden Gems of Thailand Wellness Tourism: A Luxury Traveler’s Guide
UAE tourists spend THB 8,834 per person daily on Thailand’s wellness tourism experiences. These visitors rank among the country’s most valuable…
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Gulf Tourism Spending Surge: $223.7bn Target by 2034
Gulf countries expect tourism spending to reach $223.7 billion by 2034, which will change their economic landscape dramatically. These nations have…
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Sheik Khaled Leads Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025
Sheik Khaled attended the landmark Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit that concluded with a soaring win. The event drew over 4,000…
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World Bank: Qatar Economy Leads GCC With 6.5% Growth Target
The World Bank forecasts Qatar’s economy will surge to an average growth rate of 6.5% during 2026-2027. The Gulf nation expects…
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Dubai Resurrects Abdel Halim, Umm Kulthum in Hologram Spectacle
Legendary Arab musicians Umm Kulthum and Abdel Halim struck a chord with eternity as they returned to the stage through…
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Energy Giant ADNOC Eyes Global LNG Crown With $19B Santos Bid
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s investment arm XRG has submitted a AED 69.77 billion (approximately $19 billion) takeover bid for…
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Middle East Energy Evolution: UAE and Saudi’s Surprising Green Vision
The Middle East’s energy landscape is changing dramatically. The Gulf region exports about 30% of global seaborne oil and 20%…
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