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The Future of Work in the GCC: Localization, Competition and Business Risks

May 18, 2026 | 20:31 GMT

Gulf states' push to employ more local citizens in the private sector will help advance their economies and reduce public wage bills, but it will also create new risks for businesses that have traditionally relied on cheap foreign labor.

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U.S., Iran: Trump Calls Off Planned May 19 Attack on Iran as Negotiations Reportedly Progress

May 18, 2026 | 20:58 GMT

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia: Report Details Military Assets Pakistan Has Deployed to Saudi Arabia Amid the Iran War

May 18, 2026 | 20:45 GMT

Russia, China: Putin To Discuss Power of Siberia 2 During China Visit

May 18, 2026 | 20:13 GMT

Russia, Ukraine: Ukraine's Drone Barrage Pierces Moscow's Shield

May 18, 2026 | 20:11 GMT

Cuba, U.S.: U.S. Intelligence Alleges Cuba May Target Guantanamo Bay, Key West With Military Drones

May 18, 2026 | 19:56 GMT

U.S., Taiwan: Trump Calls Taiwan Arms Sales a 'Negotiating Chip' With China

May 18, 2026 | 19:53 GMT

Nigeria, U.S.: Joint Operations Kill Islamic State's Second in Command, ISWAP Fighters

May 18, 2026 | 19:51 GMT

Congo, Uganda: WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Following Ebola Outbreak

May 18, 2026 | 19:18 GMT

Somalia: Mogadishu Enters Full-Blown Constitutional Crisis

May 18, 2026 | 19:15 GMT

U.S., China: Trade Deal Details Confirmed Following Xi-Trump Summit

May 18, 2026 | 17:03 GMT
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