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A street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The kingdom's non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in six months, driven by stronger demand, higher output, and increased hiring despite rising costs. Getty Images

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy picks up speed as demand and hiring surge

Kingdom's non-oil private sector grew at its fastest pace in six months last month

Schengen-style Gulf visa will transform region into 'collective tourism' spot

Sales of the Tesla Cybertruck have been severely underwhelming, according to industry estimates. AFP

Tesla expands Gulf Cybertruck sales into Qatar

Saudi and Qatari defence ministers discuss co-operation after US security pledge to Doha

GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi has attended the Munich Leaders Meeting in AlUla. The National

ExclusiveIsraeli PM Netanyahu is not seeking peace in Gaza, says GCC Secretary General

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The Nobel committee comprises five members appointed by the Norwegian parliament and the prize is awarded in Oslo. AP

Will Donald Trump win this year's Nobel Peace Prize?

Timothee Chalamet in Dune: Part Two. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures

Dune: Part Three filming in Abu Dhabi – everything we know so far

England's Tyrrell Hatton poses with the Dallah Trophy after winning the Dubai Desert Classic in January. Reuters

Ryder Cup winner Hatton to defend Dubai Desert Classic title

Experts says there are pros and cons to a four-day working week in the private sector. Photo: Alamy

UAE private sector more convinced by flexible hours than four-day week

Members of the Russian emergencies ministry work to extinguish fire at an oil storage tank after an alleged drone attack in the town of Azov in the southern region of Rostov, Russia, on June 18, 2024. Reuters

Business InsightsUkraine's drones are striking weak spots in Russia's war economy

Visitors take photographs of Maraya, the world's largest mirrored building, in AlUla, in north-west Saudi Arabia. AFP

Can Saudi Arabia achieve goal of having citizens hold half of tourism jobs by 2028?

UAE head coach Cosmin Olariou with Yahya Al Ghassani during their World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

World Cup 2026: Can UAE qualify for tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico?

Mariam Mohamed will make history as the first Emirati to represent the UAE at Miss Universe. Photo: Miss Universe UAE

Meet Mariam Mohamed, the first Emirati to represent the UAE at Miss Universe

Tara Emad to Ahmed Hassan: Middle Eastern names added to BoF 500 list

List identifies tastemakers around world

Saudi and Qatari defence ministers discuss co-operation after US security pledge to Doha

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Saudi Arabia launches $80m fashion fund tailored for domestic brands

Armed fighters from Hamas in Gaza, where Israel's war has raged for two years. EPA

Special reportHamas in survival mode after two years of war and assassinations

Fighters in small cells ready for 'suicide attacks' amid difficulties of communication and co-ordination

Tesla expands Gulf Cybertruck sales into Qatar

Saudi and Qatari defence ministers discuss co-operation after US security pledge to Doha

Key mediators help Hamas draft response to Trump's Gaza plan

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni receives Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Chigi Palace in Rome. Reuters

Italy and Bahrain sign €1bn trade and investment agreement

Rome has sought closer ties with Gulf states under Prime Minister Meloni

Bahrain's mythical Nabih Saleh island inspires award-winning installation

A first look at Demna's Gucci as designer makes an unexpected drop

Bahrain's Crown Prince visits Japan to advance bilateral ties

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