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Oman Tourism Growth Underpins Resilience Across GCC Markets
Tourism across the GCC and the wider Middle East has evolved from a secondary revenue stream into a central
August 19, 2026
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Tourism across the GCC and the wider Middle East has evolved from a secondary revenue stream into a central
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to inflict severe economic damage on Iran, following statement by Treasury Secretary Scott
The U.S. is preparing to issue a strict ultimatum to dozens of countries, requiring them to choose between Washington’s
Singapore’s banking sector is projected to maintain steady profitability in 2026, matching 2025 performance levels as strong growth across
Bank of China Hong Kong (BOCHK) and Bank of East Asia (BEA) are both set to post higher net
The UAE banking sector demonstrated strong resilience and growth in 2025, with total assets expanding by 17.1 percent to
Mergers and acquisitions within Asia and Oceania’s financial services sector slowed in the first half of 2026, with overall
Mastercard has named Yasemin Bedir as the new President for its Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region,
Iran’s military leadership has asserted full operational control over the Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting recent assertions by U.S.
Once considered unthinkable, Microsoft is pursuing a strategic retreat in China, driven by intensifying geopolitical friction, aggressive Chinese software
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