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UAE rewrites crypto rules to raise the bar
The Capital Market Authority consolidates oversight, tightens compliance and reworks how virtual assets operate in the country.
15 Apr 2026
The Gulf Report: IMF slashes growth projections for Mideast amid Iran war
The regional economy is expected to take a big hit in 2026, venture capital activity is starting to show signs of strain, and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund has a new investment strategy.
15 Apr 2026
How WHOOP became the Gulf’s must-have wellness accessory
The screenless fitness band has turned into a Gulf-wide phenomenon—powered by regional capital, health culture and a tech-savvy consumer base.
08 Apr 2026
The Gulf Report: UAE markets cheer on US-Iran ceasefire
Dubai stocks saw their best day in a long while on Wednesday, property data for the first quarter shows the market held its own and other updates from the week.
08 Apr 2026
Can Dubai’s hotels hold out, even as Iran war continues?
The US-Israel campaign has turned Dubai’s strongest tourism months into a stress test for the emirate’s hospitality sector.
01 Apr 2026
The Gulf Report: A billion-dirham package for Dubai businesses
The emirate approves economic incentives for the local market, fuel prices are up and dealmaking rages on, even as the Iran war is in its fifth week.
01 Apr 2026
Gulf on edge as diplomacy and danger collide
The US and Iran seem to have their own ideas for a possible ceasefire and conclusion to the ongoing war. Everyone else hangs in the balance.
25 Mar 2026
Dubai’s property market is getting tested, as Iran war drags on
There is a slowdown in transaction volumes and analysts are projecting a decline in future prices. But nobody is anticipating any crashes yet.
18 Mar 2026
Iran war: Attacks escalate across the Gulf
The Gulf states are dealing with elevated threats, even as the question of the UAE’s stability and status as a business haven becomes more pressing.
12 Mar 2026
The Gulf Report: Aramco’s war warning and the chaos in Bahrain
The oil giant’s chief says the ongoing Mideast conflict and the consequent Strait of Hormuz disruption could have catastrophic consequences; a look at the conflict’s effect in Bahrain.
10 Mar 2026