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Saudi Arabia Introduces VAT Refund Program for Tourists
Saudi Arabia has launched a value-added tax (VAT) refund program targeting tourists and nationals from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), enabling qualifying visitors to...
ServeU, a subsidiary of Union Properties, purchases House Keeping in a Dhs100 million transaction
Union Properties, via its facilities management branch ServeU, has revealed the acquisition of House Keeping and House Keeping Domestic Workers, along with its subsidiary,...
Groq and HUMAIN Introduce Real-Time Access to OpenAI’s Latest Models
Groq, an artificial intelligence inference platform based in the United States, has teamed up with Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN, which is backed by the Public...
Abu Dhabi Chamber Celebrates a Year of Change After Board Reorganization
A year after Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, issued...
WhatsApp’s New Feature: Communicate With Anyone Without an Account
WhatsApp is taking significant strides towards enhancing the inclusivity and flexibility of its platform with an upcoming feature known as "guest chats." This functionality...
Quantum Advancement: SandboxAQ’s Call for Gulf Leadership in GPS Alternatives
As disruptions to GPS services escalate in the Middle East, impacting a range of sectors from aviation to personal devices, the implications for national...
A New Narrative in Dubai Real Estate That Agents Must Acknowledge
Donna Lee-Elliott, head of sales, OCTA PropertiesAs we reach the midpoint of 2025, the real estate sector in Dubai is not just surpassing forecasts;...
Kaan Terzioğlu of Veon Discusses Developing Digital Ecosystems in Emerging Markets
VEON, now based in Dubai and listed on Nasdaq, is undergoing a significant transition, evolving from a traditional telecommunications provider into a leader in...
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A UAE-based business journalist and analyst specializing in financial news, corporate movements, and economic developments across the Gulf region. Known for clear, data-driven reporting and sharp analysis of key trends in tourism, investment, and financial services. Brings a strategic perspective to fast-moving business events, offering readers timely and reliable insights into the region’s economic dynamics.