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Lulu Retail Holdings, the largest pan-GCC full-line retailer, has unveiled an ambitious expansion strategy that will see the company open 50 new stores across the Gulf region between 2026 and 2028, a move expected to reshape regional retail dynamics and create hundreds of new jobs in coming years. The announcement comes as Lulu reported record…
Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for wealthy foreigners? Here’s what we know so far In a striking policy turn that illustrates Saudi Arabia’s evolving approach to social and economic reform, the kingdom has quietly begun allowing wealthy foreign residents to legally purchase alcohol, a practice previously prohibited for more than 70 years. The shift reflects…
Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims. Ramadan is celebrated every year with great devotion and all Muslims offer prayers to Allah during this pious month. This year, Ramadan is going to begin in India from February 19, 2026. All the Muslims across the world observe the month long rigorous fast…
Somalia on Monday signed a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia, deepening military ties as the Horn of Africa increasingly becomes a theatre for regional rivalries among Gulf states. The region, which lies along one of the world’s busiest trade routes between the Indian Ocean and the Suez Canal, has drawn growing strategic interest from Gulf…
Gulf Job Scams: How to Spot Fake Offers and Protect Yourself in UAE and Saudi Arabia As the Gulf continues to attract millions of job seekers, from local professionals to expatriates and international applicants, fraudulent job offers and fake recruitment schemes have become a persistent problem in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. These scams have…
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is set to be one of the game-changing editions in the Premium Live Event’s history. The show, for the first time, will take place outside the United States, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Moreover, it will feature two namesake Rumble matches, a blockbuster title bout, and a career-threatening match for AJ Styles….
Bahraini rapper Flipperachi has officially entered the Guinness World Records after his song Fa9la (pronounced Faasla), featured in Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster Dhurandhar, topped the Arabia Charts with the highest number of billboards. The achievement has propelled the artist into the spotlight in India, where the track has gone viral alongside Akshaye Khanna’s now-iconic entry sequence…
Visa Splits Middle East Operations as Saudi HQ Rule Reshapes Regional Business Strategy Global payments giant Visa is reorganising its Middle East operations, a move that reflects how Saudi Arabia’s “regional headquarters” policy is rewriting the corporate map of the Gulf. The US-based company’s latest structural shift comes amid intensifying competition among Gulf states for…
India crude oil imports (AI image) With supply of Russian crude hit due to US President Donald Trump’s sanctions, Indian refiners are looking at other sources of oil to fill the gap. Refiners are swiftly reshaping their crude sourcing strategy to offset reduced availability of Russian oil affected by US sanctions.While a more complete assessment…
India crude oil imports (AI image) With supply of Russian crude hit due to US President Donald Trump’s sanctions, Indian refiners are looking at other sources of oil to fill the gap. Refiners are swiftly reshaping their crude sourcing strategy to offset reduced availability of Russian oil affected by US sanctions.While a more complete assessment…
