Gulf States

Arabian nights buzz: staycations boost Saudi economy
Middle East

Arabian nights buzz: staycations boost Saudi economy

RIYADH, Aug 26 (Reuters) – When US celebrity chef David Burke opened his second restaurant in Riyadh earlier in August,…
Saudi Arabia allows entry of fully vaccinated Egyptian expats despite travel ban
Egypt

Saudi Arabia allows entry of fully vaccinated Egyptian expats despite travel ban

Saudi Arabia announced that it will now allow fully vaccinated expatriates to enter the Kingdom from countries facing a travel…
Iraq seeks to ease Saudi-Iran hostility at Baghdad summit
Middle East

Iraq seeks to ease Saudi-Iran hostility at Baghdad summit

BAGHDAD, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Iraq has invited Iran and Tehran’s Gulf Arab foes to a summit in Baghdad with…
Dubai house prices to rise modestly, stay affordable in coming years
Middle East

Dubai house prices to rise modestly, stay affordable in coming years

BENGALURU, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Dubai’s residential property market is on a steady course, with prices expected to rise modestly…
Israel announces resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza
Middle East

Israel announces resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Thursday announced it reached an agreement with Qatar for the Gulf Arab country to resume…
Abu Dhabi says ends partial lockdown
Middle East

Abu Dhabi says ends partial lockdown

DUBAI, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi emirate, the second-most populous in the United Arab Emirates, will on Thursday end…
Bahrain government deficit down 35% in H1 2021 – ministry
Middle East

Bahrain government deficit down 35% in H1 2021 – ministry

CAIRO, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Bahrain’s government deficit reached 520 million Dinars ($1.38 billion) in the first half of 2021,…
Kuwait’s economic makeover under threat as small businesses fight for life
Middle East

Kuwait’s economic makeover under threat as small businesses fight for life

KUWAIT, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Thousands of small and medium Kuwaiti businesses could go to the wall after being walloped…
Analysis: Riding the oil price rebound: Gulf states to accelerate asset sales
Middle East

Analysis: Riding the oil price rebound: Gulf states to accelerate asset sales

DUBAI, Aug 3(Reuters) – Saudi Aramco and other Gulf oil producers are following in the footsteps of Abu Dhabi with…
Kuwait bans unvaccinated citizens from travelling abroad
Middle East

Kuwait bans unvaccinated citizens from travelling abroad

CAIRO, July 27 (Reuters) – Kuwait on Tuesday said only citizens who have been vaccinated for the coronavirus will be…
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