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Saudi Arabia is transforming its western coastline into one of the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism destinations, combining pristine islands, coral reefs, deserts and mountains. Often compared with the Maldives for its turquoise waters and white-sand beaches, the Red Sea project aims to offer travellers a much broader range of experiences. More Than a Beach…

The United Arab Emirates’ central bank has barred Iran’s Bank Melli from conducting financial operations in the country, citing violations of regulatory requirements. The decision, announced on Wednesday, comes as relations between the UAE and Iran have deteriorated amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States. According to the UAE central bank, all…

The success of the 22nd International Property Show (IPS 2026), held from September 7 to 9 at Dubai World Trade Centre in strategic partnership with Dubai Land Department, highlighted more than Dubai’s real estate strong property market. It demonstrated how investment, regulation, technology and human needs are increasingly coming together to shape the future of…

The Airbus A380 has long presented a paradox for the aviation industry. Passengers generally appreciate its spacious cabin, quiet ride, and distinctive two-deck design, while airlines have often struggled with its size, operating costs, and limited route flexibility. Qatar Airways has even described its decision to purchase the aircraft as one of its biggest mistakes,…

Bahrain is pursuing digital transformation under its national artificial intelligence (AI) policy and Economic Vision 2030, aiming to build an economy where AI has practical applications across public and private sectors. Education and workforce development are central to preparing workers for an AI-driven economy. Yet Bahrain’s AI strategy could extend beyond workforce readiness. Its geography…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has said it will not be able to restore access to certain cloud resources and data hosted in Bahrain Cloud Services , more than six months after drone strikes damaged its facilities during the early stages of the Iran war. In an update posted to the AWS Health Dashboard on Tuesday,…

Saudi Arabia has condemned an attempted Houthi drone attack targeting the holy city of Makkah, describing the incident as a “cowardly” and “terrorist attack” and a serious violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the drone was launched toward Makkah on Tuesday but was intercepted and destroyed by the…

Saudi Aramco has canceled or delayed some crude oil shipments to European refiners following the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, disrupting one of the kingdom’s key alternative routes around the Strait of Hormuz. At least three European refiners have seen late-September crude cargoes canceled or postponed until as late as November, according to market…

Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to attract leading artificial intelligence companies by offering access to computing power, investment capital and customers, Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdullah Al-Swaha said during a visit to Silicon Valley. Speaking at the fourth edition of the Frontier Leaders Forum 2026, held under the theme “AI Forward: A Global…

Dubai Airport is considering placing key parts of its planned airport infrastructure underground as it looks to protect the facility from potential drone and missile attacks in the future. The move comes as the emirate continues with its ambitious airport expansion plans despite the recent conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel. Focus on Stronger…