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          Emiratis and Omanis perform a traditional dance at Expo 2020 Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

          'Gulf citizenship' is a powerful idea in a region growing stronger together

          CommentMay 30, 2025
          Leaders of Gulf Co-operation Council member states and the Association of South-East Asian Nations with their Chinese counterparts in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Reuters

          GCC and Asean show civilisations can work together, despite the differences

          CommentMay 29, 2025
          Oman is looking to capitalise on its position at the crossroads of global trade. AFP

          Oman economic zone positions GCC at centre of global supply chains

          EconomyMay 28, 2025
          The Asean logo is displayed in Kuala Lumpur. Total trade between Malaysia and the Gulf reached $22.3 billion last year. Reuters

          GCC and Malaysia start free trade agreement negotiations

          EconomyMay 26, 2025
          Salem Majed Al Shamili from Ras Al Khaimah, the first child identified with the condition. Photo: Majid Salim Muhammad Saif Al Shamili

          Rare genetic syndrome in Emirati boy, 5, helps identify symptoms in Middle East

          UAEMay 17, 2025
          Donald Trump (R) and US First lady Melania Trump (2nd R), posing for a picture with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (L) and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud during the inauguration of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology "Etidal" in Riyadh. AFP

          Trump returns to a changed Gulf: How the region has evolved since 2017

          USMay 11, 2025
          US President Donald Trump is welcomed by Saudi Arabia's King Salman, right, in Riyadh. AFP

          Gulf-US summit to take place in Riyadh next week

          GulfMay 09, 2025
          A trader looks at a screen with stock information at the Dubai Financial Market. Led by the UAE, the Gulf region is moving rapidly to deepen international trade ties. EPA

          The Gulf’s post-tariffs playbook: trade, industry and China

          EconomyMay 09, 2025
          The GCC Ministerial Council called on Iraq to 'respect the sovereignty of the state of Kuwait'. AFP

          GCC backs Kuwait in its maritime dispute with Iraq

          MENAMay 07, 2025
          The first EU-GCC summit was held in Brussels last October. The EU and GCC have been successful in many regards. However, both continue to face challenges, some of them shared. Reuters

          The GCC and EU have much to learn from each other

          CommentMay 02, 2025
          Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has told President Donald Trump the kingdom plans a $600 billion boost in trade and investment with the US. AFP

          All eyes on trade and peace prospects when Trump visits Gulf

          MENAApril 24, 2025
          The UAE Central Bank says the sector's total assets in the country exceeded Dh4.56 trillion in 2024. Wam

          UAE economy grew 3.9% in 2024 on non-oil sector boost

          EconomyApril 07, 2025
          The sun sets behind electricity pylons in Kuwait City. AFP

          Why Kuwait is implementing temporary power cuts

          MENAApril 05, 2025
          US President Donald Trump speaks about reciprocal tariffs at the White House in Washington on April 2. AFP

          Gulf economies avoid harshest Trump tariffs but do not escape unscathed

          EconomyApril 02, 2025
          It would seem to be only a matter of time before the growing gloom in the US begins to filter its way around the world. Bloomberg

          How Trump’s recession could impact the Gulf

          EconomyMarch 23, 2025
          RAKBank group chief executive Raheel Ahmed says the lender has the potential to become a Tier-1 bank in the years ahead. Photo: RAKBank

          RAKBank of the future: A tech firm with balance sheet and a big heart

          BankingMarch 21, 2025
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