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Business

Markets, industries, and the forces reshaping the region's economy.

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Business

Oil Below $100 Still Leaves Central Banks With a Difficult Week

Energy prices have eased from their sharpest fears, but the Fed, Bank of England and Bank of Japan still face inflation signals pulling against softer growth.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

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The UAE Is Scaling a Clean-Energy Model Built for Real Demand

Solar, nuclear, storage, efficiency and hydrogen are being combined to support growth while building a more resilient and lower-carbon energy system.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Large solar-energy installation in the UAE

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We the UAE 2031 Turns Long-Term Ambition Into an Open Economic Invitation

The UAE’s next growth chapter combines an AED 3 trillion economic goal with regulatory modernization, talent attraction and deeper global partnerships.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Modern UAE skyline representing the We the UAE 2031 vision

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Saudi Small Businesses Are the Quiet Force Behind Vision 2030

The Kingdom’s transformation becomes durable when independent firms turn national investment into local services, specialist knowledge and lasting jobs.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

A small independent workshop on a sunlit street

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Saudi Arabia Is Designing a New Role as a Global Logistics Bridge

Ports, airports, rail, digital customs and local manufacturing are turning geography into a coordinated economic advantage under Vision 2030.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Modern logistics and cargo infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia’s Most Valuable Future Project Is Human Capability

Vision 2030’s lasting success will depend on whether young Saudis gain the skills, confidence and pathways to lead industries that are still taking shape.

Jul 28, 2026/1 min read

Students working in a modern technical training laboratory

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Saudi Arabia’s New Growth Engine Is Bigger Than Any Single Project

The Kingdom’s most important economic story is the ecosystem forming across tourism, logistics, manufacturing, technology and clean infrastructure.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

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Saudi Vision 2030 Enters Its Decisive Third Phase With Confidence

A decade after its launch, Vision 2030 is moving from rapid transformation toward durable delivery, stronger institutions and opportunities that reach everyday life.

Jul 28, 2026/2 min read

Riyadh skyline representing Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transformation

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Oil Is Back Near $100, but the Outlook Splits Between Shipping Risk and Weak Demand

Brent's renewed jump toward $100 reflects Middle East shipping danger, while IEA and EIA forecasts point to demand destruction and lower prices if supply routes normalize.

Jul 25, 2026/3 min read

An oil tanker moving through a strategic shipping route as crude prices approach one hundred dollars

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Gold Near $4,040 Faces a Second-Half Test of Rates, Risk and Real Demand

After a record above $5,500 and a violent retreat toward $4,000, gold's outlook depends on interest rates, the dollar, geopolitical risk, Asian demand and central-bank buying.

Jul 25, 2026/3 min read

Gold bars beside a professional market chart showing a volatile second-half outlook

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Climate Finance Works Differently When Women Can Control the Money

Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa suggests access to savings, credit and financial tools can strengthen climate resilience when women can make decisions over their use.

Jul 24, 2026/2 min read

Women farmers discussing finances and climate resilience in a rural community