Saudi Arabia
One of the stainless steel overwater villas. Photo: Shebara

Hotel of the weekAn otherworldly stay at Saudi Arabia’s spaceship-like Red Sea resort

Futuristic-looking hotel is as unique as it is luxurious

Travel

As Saudi Arabia opens its markets to all, what are the pros and cons of investing?

Economy

Sabic agrees $950m sale of European and Americas units

Energy

Real on Madrid derby revenge mission against Atletico in Jeddah

Football
Qatar
American designer Pia Lindsay will bring her colourful pieces to Doha Fashion Show. Photo: Pia Lindsay / Instagram

Doha Fashion Show announces dates for new season

Three-day event will showcase regional and international names

TN Magazine

Airlines restore flights from UAE and Qatar to Iran

Aviation

UAE and Qatar airlines suspend flights to Iran amid escalating civil unrest

Aviation

Mastercard grants QNB licence to resume activities in Syria

Banking
Bahrain
The Bahrain World Trade Centre in Manama. Despite financial challenges, the government has raised $5 billion from global debt markets this year. Photo: NurPhoto

Bahrain prepares new fiscal reforms to curb rising debt

Measures include raising fuel prices and introducing corporate income tax

Economy

Metallica in the Middle East: Band documents regional tours on YouTube

Music & On-stage

President Sheikh Mohamed hails 'bonds of friendship' on Bahrain's National Day

UAE

Acwa Power and Bapco to develop 2.8GW solar plant to supply electricity to Bahrain

Energy
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