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Hormuz Shock Drives Gulf States Toward New Energy Corridors and Strategic Realignment

London-The disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the recent Iran conflict is accelerating efforts by Gulf energy

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Saudi women’s private sector employment surpasses one million as job market reforms deepen

“Their jobs in the private sector have doubled since the launch of Vision 2030, surpassing one million for the first

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UAE stocks extend losses as regional conflict weighs on investor sentiment.

March 5 — The United Arab Emirates’ stock markets fell in early trading on Thursday, extending losses from the previous

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Iran rial hits record low against dollar amid inflation and unrest

Dubai – Iran’s national currency has fallen to a historic low against the US dollar, reflecting deepening economic stress and

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Former UK Minister Praises Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Investments Under Vision 2030

London – Former UK Culture Minister Ed Vaizey, now a member of the House of Lords, has commended Saudi Arabia