Semafor gulf

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani sat down with Tucker Carlson as the American host brings more high-profile guests from the Gulf to his podcast.

The government says the process targets those who have obtained the nationality illegally, but human rights groups say it’s a sign the country is moving toward autocracy.

The Emirates’ National Security Adviser is also meeting tech industry leaders in Washington this week for discussions centered on national security.

The UAE’s powerful national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, will meet top US business leaders this week in Washington, DC, a person familiar with the planning told Semafor.

Soccer teams in the Gulf cut transfer spending by nearly half in 2024 compared to the previous year, prioritizing younger talent instead of aging superstars.

Fresh financing, Armani-branded residences, and a new tech district are the latest for PIF-backed Diriyah Co.

The surge in e-commerce, food delivery, and parcel services is boosting profits for logistics firms, but external costs and housing needs for workers are rising.

The bank opened a dedicated facility in Dubai, catering to affluent clients seeking global investment opportunities.

The investment by Abu Dhabi’s MGX in Binance this week anticipates greater institutional adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

The new drama is a boon for the kingdom’s box office sales, which have been falling since a 2022 peak after the ban on cinemas was lifted in 2018.

The Saudi capital plans to grow its capacity at almost double the rate of Dubai and Abu Dhabi through 2027, according to real estate services firm JLL.

The country joins a growing list of nations turning to gas imports for long-term energy needs with its plan for a permanent offshore LNG terminal.