Syria names chairman of sovereign wealth fund
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has appointed Omar Al-Halabi to lead the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, a move aimed at attracting foreign investments and managing state assets.
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Industrial investments in GCC states reach $426 billion
As of July 2026, industrial investments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states reached $426 billion, with the number of factories standing at nearly 22,000.
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The Gulf’s next economic transformation is a health one
The Gulf’s next economic transformation is a health one
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Saudi Arabia seizes 1.3 million noncompliant products, conducts over 144,000 inspections in Q3
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce seized more than 1.3 million noncompliant products during Q3 of 2026, alongside more than 144,000 inspection visits to combat commercial fraud and strengthen compliance among commercial establishments.