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This was the first time that Oman had issued a 30 year maturity period bond, which accounted for $2 billion of the funds raised. (File photo)

March 6th, 2017 - 04:59 GMT

Oman's $5B bond sale 'a global vote of confidence': Finance Minister

Oman has entered the international market to cover its 2017 budget deficit and has raised $5 billion from last week's international bond sale.

The UAE is eagerly awaiting suggestions on best practice and the ideal regulatory framework that would allow its mining industry to grow and thrive even in difficult times. (Shutterstock)

October 26th, 2016 - 10:00 GMT

UAE to revise mining laws in push to develop non-oil economy

Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort also includes residential apartments that are separate from the hotel and resort. (Summerland)

July 5th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Lebanon's $500M Summerland Hotel set to reopen after years of renovation

Gulf leaders arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday to attend the GCC’s 16th Consultative Meeting. (Arab News/Fouzia Khan)

June 1st, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

GCC leaders establish two new bodies to boost economic integration

Oman's corporate income tax would rise to 15 per cent. (File photo)

December 24th, 2015 - 01:03 GMT

Oman considers upping corporate income tax by 3 percent to face falling oil prices

Last month, BAE Systems inked a £5.8B deal to sell Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets to Kuwait. (File photo)

November 9th, 2015 - 03:00 GMT

UK defense firms court GCC customers, but low oil bites

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October 14th, 2014 - 01:04 GMT

Panic over? Saudi, Dubai stock markets in the lead after tumble

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August 18th, 2014 - 10:26 GMT

The Lion's share: Saudi Arabia captures 53% of Dubai's real estate investments

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March 4th, 2014 - 01:47 GMT

Why GCC nationals are rushing to buy property in this unexpected MENA country

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February 13th, 2014 - 08:46 GMT

Evidence in the numbers: Oman tourism growth in double digits

There's a multi-billion dollar opportunity in the Middle East healthcare sector. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

December 3rd, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

How the healthcare industry and populace can get the most from healthcare

The Arab food gap is affecting most types of farm products, including cereals, what and rice (Courtesy of the Saudi Embassy)

November 7th, 2013 - 08:52 GMT

GCC food gap reaches $23 billion

The figures compare with the U.S. where the comparable survey found 13 per cent of total payroll costs are spent on healthcare.

October 7th, 2013 - 09:50 GMT

GCC employers paying an expensive price for health insurance