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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…
How Powerful is Mohammed bin Salman? Comparing Saudi Crown Prince’s Influence to Other Gulf Royals In the modern Gulf, a region once viewed as a sleepy backwater of oil princes and ceremonial monarchs has become a powerhouse of economic transformation, shifting alliances, ambitious visions and intense personality-driven leadership. At the center of this transformation stands…
Oman Labour Law Changes: Expat Job Ban in 200+ Professions Oman has embarked on a transformative overhaul of its labour market, unveiling a sweeping policy that prohibits expatriates from working in more than 200 professions, including roles traditionally held by foreign workers in sectors from hospitality to management. Announced in January 2026 by the Ministry…
Muscat to Damascus Non-Stop? SalamAir’s New 2026 Route Is Turning Heads Budget travellers and Middle East explorers may have just received one of the best travel gifts of the year. Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir has opened ticket sales for brand-new direct flights between Muscat and Damascus, offering nonstop regional travel at surprisingly affordable prices starting…
New Oman body aims to curb illegal recruitment agencies / AI Generated Illustration In a major step to modernize its labor market, Oman has established a powerful new industry body dedicated to regulating the hiring of foreign workers. Officially named the Association of Expatriate Worker Recruitment Offices, this organization is tasked with strengthening governance, ensuring…
