Having trouble reading this email?, See it in your browser Thursday, 10 September 2020 How one Abu Dhabi shopping mall is planning a retail revolution Reem Mall to become the world's first fully enabled offline-to-online high tech shopping centre Saudi Arabia eyes global sporting status as it seeks to host 2027 AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabian Football Federation has announced the launch of its campaign to host the 2027 AFC... Kuwait ousts blue-collar expats as coronavirus slump, resentment bite Around 68,000 expat visas will not be renewed from January as economic woes continue Over 20,000 coronavirus tests to be carried out at IPL in the UAE World's richest cricket league, starting on September 19, is being held in the UAE this year... Oman to tap investors to plug budget deficit Sultanate is on track to run its biggest budget shortfall since 2016, estimated this year at 16.9... Kuwait approves state budget, projects deficit of $46bn Kuwait's parliament makes adjustments to account for lower oil prices and a cut in spending IMF chief warns global economic crisis 'far from over' There are currently 128 coronavirus vaccines under development across the world Videos Video: Dubai expat Chris Haill urges more discussion on mental health after suicide bid British expat, whose life was saved after posting a message on Facebook group British Dads Dubai,... Video: UAE's new retirement visa explained Dubai has launched a retirement programme for resident expatriates and foreigners over the age of... Video: Fintech helping women empowerment, Mastercard's Sridhar says Rama Sridhar, executive vice president of digital partnerships and new payment flows for Asia... Editor's Choice Rise in Indian remittances from the Gulf hides tales of coronavirus heartbreak Indian banks see jump in remittances from the GCC by as much as 20% but the global pandemic still... Saudi Central Bank chief says no time to relax after coronavirus crisis Ahmed Alkholifey, head of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, says he is confident the country... Bahrain delays start of new school term amid rise in coronavirus cases Authorities in Bahrain have also urged citizens and residents to avoid public gatherings over the... Opinion Trump's foreign policy is nothing to celebrate for US allies While brokering the UAE-Israel peace accord was a notable success, the presidency of Donald Trump... UAE's employment figures stall coronavirus-era recovery Around the world, the statistics are offering a conflicting picture of economic health - not... The GCC gaming opportunity Esports have surged in popularity so GCC telecom operators are ideally placed to capitalise on... Featured Analysis Coronavirus crisis highlights need for mental health help in Gulf employment packages The Lighthouse Arabia has revealed five years' worth of work to tackle mental health issues in... Trump v Biden: who might be better for the Gulf region? Iran policy, arm sales and business links will take centre stage in the US-GCC relationship... Why hotels and malls are your new office in the post-coronavirus world Staff may soon find themselves 'going to the office' in hotels or even shopping malls, according... For editorial queries, please contact Gavin Gibbon Chief Reporter, ArabianBusiness.com gavin.gibbon@itp.com For advertising enquiries, please contact Pankaj Sharma Senior Sales Manager, Arabian Business Direct +971 4 444 3510 Mobile +971 52 989 2913 pankaj.sharma@itp.com © 2020 ITP Digital Media Inc. All rights reserved. Terms   Policy