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While Dubai dominates the regional narrative, other markets like Kuwait and Bahrain are gaining ground. Valentina Pasquali breaks down the essential trends shaping these emerging property hotspots.
Read AGBI's stories and watch the full video here https://bit.ly/3Wi4aFN
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GCC investors considering selling their UK assets should do it “sooner rather than later”. Our multimedia editor explains the tax changes under the newly elected Labour Government and who they will impact.
Watch the full video here https://bit.ly/4dc0g89
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Saudi Arabia has Neom, Egypt the Suez Canal zone and the UAE Masdar. But it is Oman that emerged as the region’s surprise front-runner in the hydrogen race.
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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
No more filling out individual forms at each government institution around Dubai – the Emirates Government Services Hub lets you access multiple services under one roof. https://bit.ly/3xMjqCD
AlUla's Sharaan: French architect Jean Nouvel harnesses towering rocks and windswept sands for the subterranean resort. But how much will this project cost?
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The Royal Commission for AlUla Public Investment Fund
Morocco wants to drive its economy through agriculture, but its abundant exports face criticism for neglecting local food needs. Analysis by Alice Morrison
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Egypt must strike the Saudi aviation market while it’s hot, writes John Grant in his latest column for AGBI.
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MIDAS Aviation
Macron’s gamble in calling a snap election has backfired with a vengeance. The election result puts France on a collision course with global capital markets and the EU. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b6lsJ0
A shortage of pilots threatens the ambitions of the Gulf’s fast expanding airlines. Pilots in the US can earn double what is on offer in the Gulf so the chequebooks will have to be out.
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MIDAS Aviation Oliver Wyman Emirates Riyadh Air
Leading architect Tom Wiscombe has been chosen to design futuristic arts centre in Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya.
Read here https://bit.ly/45HQJmM
Tom Wiscombe Architecture Public Investment Fund
Rice trade analysis: How climate and politics shape global supply https://bit.ly/3XGOVZ4
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The competition for Gulf hotel assets is fierce among operators and owners are taking advantage of it.
Can the Western franchising model meet everyone's expectations? And where does the Dubai hospitality growth stop?
Our real estate editor unpacks these powerplays on Dubai Eye 103.8 News. Talk. Sport https://bit.ly/3Ro2IQs
: Experts say the GCC can capitalise on global over-tourism, but affordability will be key https://bit.ly/3RaD4Pc
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
"The Gulf is all-in on AI," noted Martin Keulertz in a recent column for AGBI. Dive into the latest technological strides in the region. https://bit.ly/3WwS7pE
From satisfying investors to attracting customers, Dubai Parks and Resorts is replacing Bollywood Parks with Real Madrid World. We talk to key figures about its past and future.
Watch the full video here https://bit.ly/4bVSNtc
Bookmark our Economic Data page to stay abreast of all the 's essential economic indicators, from GDP and sovereign ratings to inflation, debt, employment and beyond https://bit.ly/3USTiPv
: Read Matein Khalid’s article on current inflation angst and the Fed’s tightening monetary policy, reminiscent of the 1970s economic downturn https://bit.ly/4aw3mSB
Billionaires' latest fads in Dubai homes, the UAE's thriving office sector, Emirati developers pushing into Europe and Riyadh’s soaring office rents: read AGBI's analysis of the latest regional trends https://bit.ly/3X322DT
The Gulf's evolving landscape is making its mark on the global arts and cultural scene https://bit.ly/3JTIN7C
From the latest giga-project developments to the GCC unified visa and key takeaways from the Arabian Travel Market, read AGBI's comprehensive coverage of regional travel and hospitality business insights. https://bit.ly/3R04k2J
Arabian Travel Market
AGBI goes beyond breaking business news, providing authoritative analysis to help leaders gain deeper insights and understand the underlying reasons behind important stories.
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: Read Tim Draper’s exclusive interview on how cryptocurrency's overregulation in the US benefits the UAE https://bit.ly/4askF75
Discover the latest Gulf education insights https://bit.ly/3UsXoMq
Emirates NBD has seen a 90% drop in the number of people skipping out on their debts. AGBI’s reporter Megha Merani discusses with Dubai Eye 103.8's Tom Urquhart the causes behind this and how it benefits SMEs. Watch the full interview here https://bit.ly/44HHWRa
Dubai Eye 103.8 News. Talk. Sport
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Discover how countries are diversifying their economies beyond fossil fuels with investments in like lithium, aluminum, steel, copper, and more. Read Jonathan Gorvett's series on these resource developments https://bit.ly/3VGDZcW
Discover insights from our columnists, featuring tips for journalists navigating this period, the slower pace inviting businesses to reflect on their growth strategy, consumers' changing behaviours and travel trends among the new generation of European Muslims https://bit.ly/3TWnXun
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While Dubai dominates the regional #RealEstate narrative, other #Gulf markets like Kuwait and Bahrain are gaining ground. Valentina Pasquali breaks down the essential trends shaping these emerging property hotspots. Read AGBI's stories and watch the full video here https://bit.ly/3Wi4aFN Dubai Eye 103.8 News. Talk. Sport #GCC #hospitality #Bahrain #Kuwait #Qatar #SaudiArabia
GCC investors considering selling their UK assets should do it “sooner rather than later”. Our multimedia editor explains the tax changes under the newly elected Labour Government and who they will impact. Watch the full video here https://bit.ly/4dc0g89 #GCC #UK #LabourParty #taxes
UK businesses should keep an open mind when exploring diverse UAE sectors for investment, says Bradley Jones from the UAE UK Business Council Watch the full video here https://bit.ly/3Wp7eB7 #Trade #UK #UAE
Mena accounts for 30% of global humanitarian need, the largest amount for any region in 2024. Dubai Humanitarian CEO Giuseppe Saba shares with AGBI the challenges of mobilising and funding aid. Watch the full video here https://bit.ly/3Wnn8ft #dubaihumanitarian
Oman is poised to be the first Gulf state to introduce personal income tax. AGBI’s reporter Megha Merani and Dubai Eye's presenter Brandy Scott discuss what it means for the rest of the region. Watch the full discussion here https://bit.ly/45VHAal Dubai Eye 103.8 News. Talk. Sport
Hajj tragedy: AGBI's Saudi Arabia editor Andrew Hammond explained this morning on Dubai Eye 1038 why things went wrong despite improved infrastructure for pilgrims. Watch the full interview here https://bit.ly/3VKvpbw Dubai Eye 103.8 News. Talk. Sport Business Breakfast Dubai Eye 103.8 #hajj #hajj2024 #saudiarabia
Oman Air's new CEO Con Korfiatis told AGBI that having one full-service airline and one low-cost carrier ‘makes complete sense’, yet more players on the market would be unsustainable. Watch the full interview here https://bit.ly/3VvEjth #airlines #aviation #Oman
Omani perfume brand Amouage outgrows the ‘overdeveloped’ GCC market. The next step? Online fragrance sampling, says creative officer Renaud Salmon https://bit.ly/3yWus8p
The competition for Gulf hotel assets is fierce among operators and owners are taking advantage of it. Can the Western franchising model meet everyone's expectations? And where does the Dubai hospitality growth stop? Our real estate editor unpacks these powerplays on Dubai Eye 103.8 News. Talk. Sport https://bit.ly/3Ro2IQs #UAE #Dubai #hospitality #hotel
From satisfying investors to attracting customers, Dubai Parks and Resorts is replacing Bollywood Parks with Real Madrid World. We talk to key figures about its past and future. Watch the full video here https://bit.ly/4bVSNtc #Dubai #ThemeParks
What is fractional #property ownership and what should prospective buyers ask? AGBI’s editor Valentina Pasquali discusses the market with Brandy Scott on Business Breakfast Dubai Eye 103.8. Watch the full interview here https://bit.ly/4bZcJLY
As global inflationary pressures continue to challenge businesses, hospitality chains face a dilemma: increase room rates or sacrifice profit margins. Watch the full video on agbi.com to discover which option GCC hoteliers are choosing. Rotana Hotels Hyatt Arabian Travel Market
French Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire shared notable insights with Eva Levesque at AGBI about the dynamic UAE-France partnership in nuclear energy and artificial intelligence.
Emirates NBD has seen a 90% drop in the number of people skipping out on their debts. AGBI’s reporter Megha Merani discusses with Dubai Eye 103.8's Tom Urquhart the causes behind this and how it benefits SMEs. Watch the full interview here https://bit.ly/44HHWRa Dubai Eye 103.8 News. Talk. Sport Emirates NBD بنك الإمارات دبي الوطني
Dive into the journey of the #MiddleEast's first #unicorn Swvl as it turns profitable, featuring an exclusive interview with CEO Mostafa Kandil who reveals the 'ruthless' corrective measures taken to overcome critical challenges.
Imagine owning a Picasso or Banksy for as little as $100. Alina Krot of 10101.art explains how #NFTs can make art accessible through fractional ownership https://bit.ly/3xZ5PHK
Saudi Arabia has up to $2.5 trillion worth of #minerals under its soil. From gold and copper to lithium and iron, there has been high demand from investors looking to get a piece of this potential. AGBI’s News Editor Shane McGinley outlines the challenges and opportunities within the region’s #mining sector.
How did #LaMer go from a bustling beachfront to a ghost town? Why did #CityWalk's original fashion high street concept falter? Dive into the full video to uncover how #Merex turned the tide on its "challenging" assets on agbi.com
On last week's Business Breakfast Dubai Eye 103.8 our #SaudiArabia editor shared insights about the kingdom's efforts to attract visitors through initiatives like the #DragonBall in Qiddiya and entertainment cities in remote regions https://bit.ly/3PLpmBw Dubai Eye 103.8 News. Talk. Sport
Our Saudi Arabia editor Andrew Hammond discussed the design approach underlying Saudi giga-projects on yesterday's Business Breakfast Show. The kingdom wants to balance futurism with preserving local architecture diversity. Integrating heritage into design ensures innovation without losing identity, notes Sumayah Al-Solaiman, CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission. #DubaiEye1038fm #saudivision2030 #design #architecture #saudiarabia
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