The Dubai-based businessman added that regional countries should prioritise diplomacy and stability rather than becoming involved in conflicts they did not initiate The post Al Habtoor rejects US senator’s call for Gulf to enter conflict appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Following one of the most tense weeks in the Gulf’s recent history, Iran’s move to suspend missile attacks offers a potential moment of calm The post Editor’s note: Iran suspends missile launches at GCC — what it means appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that its temporary leadership council had approved the suspension of attacks The post UPDATE: Iran’s president says his country will suspend strikes on GCC neighbours appeared first on Gulf Business.
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$39 million raised through Zakat and Sadaqah contributions to UNHCR in 2025, with 60% of donations from MENA-based donors Donations enabled UNHCR to reach the lives of one million people across 25 countries UNHCR launches new campaign encouraging people to give during the Holy Month of Ramadan to help overcome devastating global funding cuts Dubai, UAE, Monday 16th February – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched its 8th Islamic Philanthropy Annual Report, spotlighting the crucial role Zakat and Sadaqah contributions increasingly play in delivering lifechanging assistance to refugees and internally displaced people amidst a
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Dialogue is part of an executive plan to activate MoU signed between the two countries. Younis Haji AlKhoori: The dialogue is a strategic step towards bolstering relations and establishing an integrated model for sustainable cooperation. Yusuf Abdulla Alhumood: Bahrain is committed to strengthening cooperation and partnership with the UAE and advancing collaboration to the next level across various fields Dubai, 07 February 2026 The UAE has hosted its first Strategic Financial Dialogue with the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of the executive plan to activate the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries.
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Service Delivered Through Simplified and Flexible Procedures with Personal Attendance Required Service available through RTA’s website or via Customer Happiness Centres across Dubai Service reinforces Dubai’s position as a preferred global destination for living, working, and quality of life Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 20th January 2026: As part of its efforts to enhance quality of life and facilitate and simplify procedures related to foreign driving licences for residents and visitors in Dubai, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) replaced 58,082 foreign driving licences during 2025. The replacements co
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Diplomats and business leaders from 35+ countries convene in Qatar as RAG secures official recognition and launches new services to support regional growth Dubai, UAE – 19 January 2026: RAG Holdings’ flagship RAG Global Meet 2026, held in Doha last week, is expected to generate new investor pipelines into Dubai and the wider GCC following participation from senior government officials, ambassadors, investors, and business leaders representing more than 35 countries. The forum served as a platform to discuss foreign direct investment, cross-border trade, and long-term economic development, while positioning Dubai and the Gulf as prefe
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Bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and Ireland exceeded USD$1.1 billion in the first nine months of 2025. HE Al Hajeri: “The Joint Economic Committee demonstrates our shared commitment to enhance collaboration between our nations and provides a crucial opportunity to further strengthen our economic partnership. We are eager to explore and create new opportunities for our private sectors that will benefit both our nations and drive forward our shared ambitions.” Abu Dhabi, UAE – 11th December, 2025: His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri, UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcomed His Excellency Peter B
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10 December 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025. A marginal improvement of USD 100 million has been made since last reported in April 2025. Out of total blocked funds reported, 93% are trapped in Africa and Middle East (AME). IATA called on governments to lift all restrictions on currency repatriation and allow airlines to access their revenues in U.S. dollars from ticket sales, cargo sales and other activities, as guaranteed in bilateral air service agreements and treaty obligations. Rest
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