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          Leaders from across the region stand for a photograph during the 46th GCC Summit, at Sakhir Palace, in Bahrain. UAE Presidential Court

          The GCC summit underlines Gulf priorities

          EditorialDecember 05, 2025
          The Dubai skyline. The expansion of non-hydrocarbon exports is well under way in the Gulf, with the UAE leading the charge in diversification, the World Bank said. AFP

          Gulf states must fast-track AI and reforms to sustain growth, World Bank says

          EconomyDecember 04, 2025
          Gulf leaders and officials in Bahrain for the GCC summit. photo: X

          Security and prosperity of Gulf states 'indivisible', says Bahrain's King Hamad

          MENADecember 03, 2025
          Completing the regional air defence shield is a priority, according to GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi. The National

          GCC air defence system will be completed soon, says Al Budaiwi

          GulfDecember 02, 2025
          Mansoor Abulhoul, UAE ambassador to the UK, said the two countries were involved in close co-operation. Damien McElroy / The National

          UK minister praises role of UAE in boosting GCC trade deal

          GulfDecember 02, 2025
          Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

          Sheikh Mansour to attend Gulf Summit in Bahrain

          UAEDecember 02, 2025
          Turbines at Gouda wind power plant in South Africa. Many African nations have the potential to generate relatively cheap renewable power but lack the money and infrastructure. Bloomberg

          Africa’s energy future is taking shape through Gulf capital and new alliances

          EconomyNovember 28, 2025
          Gulf states such as the UAE have learnt to navigate turmoil. Getty

          How Gulf states learnt to make the most of our 'interesting times'

          CommentNovember 27, 2025
          Joanna Della-Ragione is a big fan of the standard of living in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Joanna Della-Ragione; Victor Besa / The National

          Good life beckons for success hungry Londoners in UAE

          UKNovember 26, 2025
          GCC member states' flags hang in Kuwait City's Mubarakiya Market. Coexistance is good for residents but it is also a competitive advantage valued by global businesses and investors. Reuters

          Why tolerance is the Gulf countries' strongest asset

          OpinionNovember 18, 2025
          Tankers moored in the Khor Fakkan port near the Strait of Hormuz. AFP

          Iran admits to seizing oil tanker after it set off from the UAE

          GulfNovember 15, 2025
          Industry leaders during a panel discussion at the Tech Diplomacy in the Mena Region conference in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The National

          Most Gulf companies stuck in 'pilot purgatory' when using AI

          TechnologyNovember 13, 2025
          Travellers pass through security at Al Maktoum International airport. The visa pilot is for air travel between the two countries. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          UAE and Bahrain to trial scheme to ease travel for citizens across the Gulf

          UAENovember 13, 2025
          Robots on the production line at a low-iron, textured solar glass manufacturer in Ankleshwar, India. Crescent aims to capitalise on opportunities in markets with rising digital adoption. Reuters

          Crescent Enterprises to invest $272m in markets across Gulf and Asia

          EconomyNovember 10, 2025
          AirAsia expects to operate more than 25 daily flights through Bahrain by 2030. EPA

          AirAsia signs initial agreement to set up its Gulf hub in Bahrain

          AviationNovember 03, 2025
          Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi speaking at the Manama Dialogue. Photo: IISS

          Omani Foreign Minister says Israel is prime source of insecurity in region

          GulfNovember 01, 2025
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