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With a higher GST rate and the threat of retrospective taxation, the sector—which has always had the tinge of gambling—is finding reality worse than its nightmares.

One of the largest public listings of this year in the Gulf just hit pause amid geopolitical uncertainty, football fans in the UAE can bet on FIFA World Cup matches and other updates from the week.
The homegrown social startup is betting big on India’s latest content obsession—minute-long episodes of high-stakes dramas. Cut through the noise and the microdrama hype itself doesn’t add up.
The regional economy is expected to take a big hit in 2026, venture capital activity is starting to show signs of strain, and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund has a new investment strategy.