Kareem Ramadan

Kareem Ramadan is a Muscat-based correspondent for The New Arab's Arabic edition, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.

How US-Iran tensions could impact Gulf economies

Rising US-Iran tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz, exposing Gulf economies to oil, trade, investment shocks.

02 February, 2026

All aboard Saudi Arabia's Dream of the Desert rail service

Saudi Arabia is redefining luxury travel with Dream of the Desert, a high-end train offering world-class interiors, cultural highlights, and economic growth

31 December, 2025

Saudi law allowing foreigners to buy homes sparks price fears

Saudi Arabia's push to attract foreign property investment is fuelling real estate growth but raising concerns over soaring housing costs for locals.

16 July, 2025