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The statistics show that 1,038 properties were purchased by GCC nationals in August 2018. (Shutterstock)

October 22nd, 2018 - 06:31 GMT

This Country Is the Preferred Choice for GCC Citizens Property Investments, and Its Neither Dubai nor Lebanon

The number of GCC citizens buying properties in Oman has risen by 17.63 percent according to the country's National Center for Statistics and Information, local daily Times of Oman reported on Sunday.

The Omanization drive is part of a government’s push to recruit more of its citizens. (Shutterstock)

September 11th, 2018 - 06:50 GMT

More Than 27,000 Illegal Expats Detained in Oman in 2017

Kuwait is working to complete the project on the specified date under the GCC's general secretariat plan, said the report. (Shutterstock)

August 27th, 2018 - 10:31 GMT

Kuwait Commences Work on Gulf States Railway

Outlook for GCC equities positive, with banking shares seen to gain the most. (Shutterstock)

July 23rd, 2018 - 10:50 GMT

GCC Stock Markets Expected to Soar in H2'18

A rise in US interest rates could dampen demand for regional real estate. (Shutterstock)

June 11th, 2018 - 07:40 GMT

GCC Economies Brace for Rising Interest Rates

It is very important for the entire workforce today to upskill themselves and be able to work with new technologies in order to enhance their efficiency. (Shutterstock)

June 7th, 2018 - 10:22 GMT

Why Continuous Training Is Vital to the Banking and Finance Sector

The MoM revealed that 26,103 citizens had been employed in the private and public sectors. (Shutterstock)

May 2nd, 2018 - 01:00 GMT

More Than 26,000 Omani Citizens Employed as Part of the Country’s Recruitment Drive

If you include too many unnecessary add-ons in your motor insurance policy, you could end up paying more for it than you need to. (Pixabay)

May 1st, 2018 - 10:26 GMT

Are You Sure You Have a Sufficient Car Insurance?

UAE Flag (AFP/File Photo)

March 29th, 2018 - 12:19 GMT

UAE Embassy in London Warns Citizens to be Vigilant When Driving Under Emirati Plates

Kuwait government agrees with a proposal to tax remittances made by expatriates and denied that the Central Bank raised objections. (Shutterstock)

March 28th, 2018 - 08:20 GMT

Kuwait Government Agrees With Proposal to Tax Expats’ Remittances

According to a recent report by recruitment agency Robert Half, the financial industry in the UAE will witness more demand for specific roles such as wealth and private banking sales professionals. (Shutterstock)

March 12th, 2018 - 11:21 GMT

Top Skills Banking Professionals in the UAE Need to Succeed Today

Currently, women’s contribution to the labor market is 20 percent (Shutterstock/File)

January 31st, 2018 - 07:34 GMT

Saudi Plans to Hire Women in Restaurants

Some GCC countries could double the VAT rate to 10 percent, analysts said on Sunday. (File photo)

January 29th, 2018 - 11:22 GMT

Some GCC Countries Could Double VAT to Boost Revenue: Analysts