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Turkey allows visa-free travel for Chinese tourists

Turkey allows visa-free travel for Chinese tourists

Turkey has removed visa requirements for Chinese visitors as it seeks to expand its tourism market. Chinese citizens will be granted visa-free entry for short-term

Riyadh raises $13bn to fund infrastructure projects

Riyadh raises $13bn to fund infrastructure projects

Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center (NDMC) has secured $13 billion through a seven-year syndicated loan to help finance power, water, and public utilities

Saudi Arabia reports 34% rise in foreign investment for Q3

Saudi Arabia reports 34% rise in foreign investment for Q3

Foreign direct investment into Saudi Arabia rose by more than 34 percent in the third quarter of 2025, according to government data. Net FDI inflows – the value

Algeria approves 5-year hydrocarbon development plan

Algeria approves 5-year hydrocarbon development plan

Algeria has approved a five-year plan to develop its hydrocarbon industry following declines in reserves and production due to lack of investment. The plan aims

e& completes Telenor Pakistan buyout

e& completes Telenor Pakistan buyout

UAE telecoms operator e&, formerly known as Etisalat, said its subsidiary in Pakistan has completed the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan following regulatory approvals

Saudi Arabia awards building contract for Expo 2030 site

Saudi Arabia awards building contract for Expo 2030 site

Saudi Arabia has awarded the main utilities and civil works contract for the Expo 2030 site in Riyadh to local contractor Nesma & Partners, earlier than planned

Global companies that made their GCC debut in 2025

Global companies that made their GCC debut in 2025

From billion-dollar fintechs to fashion retailers, a number of big names launched in the Gulf in 2025. Dubai and Abu Dhabi were particularly popular for companies

Humain receives first shipment of fast Nvidia AI chips

Humain receives first shipment of fast Nvidia AI chips

Humain has received a shipment of Nvidia’s latest artificial intelligence chips as the Public Investment Fund-backed company accelerates plans to build data centre

Bank Muscat closes its branch in Kuwait

Bank Muscat closes its branch in Kuwait

Bank Muscat, Oman’s largest bank, has said it is closing its branch in Kuwait, a move analysts say reflects a strategy to focus on its domestic operations. In a

Syria begins to rebuild freight rail network

Syria begins to rebuild freight rail network

Syria has reportedly begun rebuilding its freight railway network with neighbours Iraq and Turkey, a government official said. Domestic plans include rehabilitating