Design
Riyadh’s Next Great Upgrade Is a City Designed for Everyday Life
Parks, walking routes, sports spaces and connected neighborhoods may become Vision 2030’s most meaningful contribution to daily life in the capital.
Jul 28, 2026
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Travel
Where to Eat Vegan in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh and Jeddah
Cold-pressed juice bars, Armenian-Lebanese plant plates, and a vegan bakery in Ar Rawdah: how Riyadh and Jeddah are building a real vegan dining map.
Oct 2, 2025
Sports
Saudi Arabia 2034: Inside the Gulf's Long Game in World Sport
A record-high bid score, five host cities and a 92,000-seat stadium. Saudi Arabia's World Cup win is one piece of a much bigger plan.
Mar 14, 2025
Business
The Gulf's Restaurant Scene Is Reinventing Itself in 2026
After two years of shocks, Gulf dining is rebuilding around homegrown brands and confident local concepts rather than imported franchise names.
May 19, 2026
Latest Trends
How the Middle East Became Specialty Coffee's Next Big Market
Dubai and Riyadh are hosting barista championships and single-origin tastings as third-wave coffee culture reshapes a region long defined by cardamom-spiced brews.
May 5, 2025
Technology
Inside the Gulf's Multi-Billion-Dollar Bet on Sovereign AI
The UAE and Saudi Arabia signed major AI infrastructure deals this month, staking their post-oil economies on becoming AI powers in their own right.
May 27, 2025
Business
How the Red Sea Crisis Is Reshaping Gulf Supply Chains
Houthi attacks on shipping have rerouted global trade around Africa, and Gulf importers are absorbing the fallout in freight rates and delivery times.
Feb 5, 2024
Business
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
Travel
Plant-Based Dining Across the Smaller Gulf: Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
A vegan bakery in Janabiyah, a Four Seasons tasting menu backed by a Saudi prince, and Muscat's coconut-bowl breakfast spot: the region's quieter vegan scene.
May 27, 2026
Travel
After 123 Million Visits, Saudi Tourism Is Building Its Next Chapter
Saudi Arabia passed its original tourism ambition early; the more interesting future now lies in richer regional journeys, local businesses and repeat visitors.
Jul 28, 2026
Sports
The Gulf's Sporting Decade: What F1, Boxing and LIV Golf Actually Bought
Billions poured into golf, motorsport, boxing and tennis. As the numbers come due, the Gulf's sports strategy is quietly being rewritten.
Sep 10, 2025
Travel
Saudi Arabia's Tourism Megaprojects: What Is Actually Open
Billions have been promised across the Red Sea coast and Diriyah. Here is what travelers can actually book right now versus what remains a rendering.
Mar 9, 2025
Travel
5 Museums that Showcase Saudi Arabia as the Ultimate Destination for Culture Enthusiasts
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s museums showcase its rich history, vibrant culture, and unique heritage, attracting tourists from around the world. In the first quarter of 2023, Saudi Arabia witnessed a remarkable resurgence in tourism, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by an impressive 64%. With 7.8 million visitors exploring the country’s treasures, it has firmly
May 18, 2023
Fashion
Modest fashion's global moment and the GCC's role in it
Once niche, modest fashion is now a USD 295 billion market, and the GCC's influence is reshaping global style. Major luxury brands are paying attention.
Jul 30, 2024
Business
Why Gulf Diners Are Eating Differently This Year
Boycotts, tighter budgets and a longer war are reshaping where GCC consumers eat, and Western fast food chains are the ones feeling it hardest.
Sep 10, 2024
Travel
Gulf Tourism Holds Its Nerve Through a Turbulent 2024
While war rattles the wider region, Dubai and Saudi Arabia are still posting visitor growth, and the numbers say the Gulf is winning the confidence contest.
Aug 14, 2024
Business
Why the Gulf Economy Held When the Region Didn't
A war that closed the Strait of Hormuz and hit every GCC state should have broken the region's economics. Reserves and diversification kept it standing.
Jul 16, 2026
