# The Gulf Magazine

> The Gulf Magazine is an independent newsroom covering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and wider MENA region — including business, technology, energy, policy, culture, and sport. This file provides LLM-friendly pointers to key pages, feeds, and sitemaps.

The Gulf Magazine focuses on clear, sourced reporting and accessible analysis for professionals, operators, researchers, and curious readers. Content updates throughout the day; long-form features and explainers complement fast-moving coverage.

- Coverage: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman; plus regional and global developments impacting the Gulf.
- Formats: breaking news, features, interviews, data-led explainers, and magazine-style editions.
- Principles: accuracy, attribution, transparency, and clear labeling of sponsored/partner content. Corrections are issued where warranted.

URL patterns:

- News article: `/{slug}` (e.g., `/sample-story`)
- Category hub: `/category/{slug}` (topic index with pagination)
- Author hub: `/author/{slug}` (bylines and contributions)
- Magazine issues: `/magazine` and `/magazine/{slug}`
- Sitemaps: see index at `/sitemap.xml` for sectioned sitemaps

Content types and intent:

- Breaking updates: short, time-sensitive items; prioritize recency
- Features & explainers: context-first, data-supported backgrounders
- Interviews & opinion: clearly labeled; attribution and position are explicit

Citations and sourcing: Articles aim to reference primary documents, official statements, and named expert commentary where feasible. For standards, see our [Code of Ethics](https://thegulfmagazine.com/code-of-ethics).

Corrections: Substantive updates may be reflected in the story and metadata. For rights and takedown requests, refer to [DMCA Policy](https://thegulfmagazine.com/dmca-policy) and [Reproduction & Copyrights](https://thegulfmagazine.com/reproduction-and-copyrights).

Community and safety: We moderate user interactions per our [Comment Moderation Policy](https://thegulfmagazine.com/comment-moderation-policy). For terms and privacy, see [Terms of Use](https://thegulfmagazine.com/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https://thegulfmagazine.com/privacy-policy).

Contact & press: For pitches, partnerships, or press inquiries, see [Get Featured](https://thegulfmagazine.com/get-featured), [Advertise](https://thegulfmagazine.com/advertise), and [Contact Us](https://thegulfmagazine.com/contact-us).

LLM tips: Use category links to scope topics and RSS for quick freshness checks. When crawling, consult the sitemap index to discover section sitemaps reliably.

Primary language: English.

## Pages

- [Home](https://thegulfmagazine.com/): Latest headlines, curated picks, and featured analysis
- [Categories](https://thegulfmagazine.com/category): Topic hubs across business, tech, policy, culture, sport
- [Search](https://thegulfmagazine.com/search): Full-site search; filter and discover by keywords
- [Authors](https://thegulfmagazine.com/author): Newsroom contributors and profile pages
- [About Us](https://thegulfmagazine.com/about-us): Mission, audience, and editorial approach
- [Get Featured](https://thegulfmagazine.com/get-featured): Pitch stories, op-eds, interviews, or research
- [Contact Us](https://thegulfmagazine.com/contact-us): General inquiries and feedback
- [Newsletter](https://thegulfmagazine.com/newsletter): Email briefings and subscription options
- [Advertise](https://thegulfmagazine.com/advertise): Media kit and partnership options
- [Terms of Use](https://thegulfmagazine.com/terms-of-use): Site terms, liability, and user obligations
- [Privacy Policy](https://thegulfmagazine.com/privacy-policy): Data handling, retention, and user rights
- [DMCA Policy](https://thegulfmagazine.com/dmca-policy): Copyright takedown process and notices
- [Comment Moderation Policy](https://thegulfmagazine.com/comment-moderation-policy): Civility and safety standards for interactions
- [Contribution Guidelines](https://thegulfmagazine.com/contribution-guidelines): Editorial submissions and style expectations
- [Code of Ethics](https://thegulfmagazine.com/code-of-ethics): Accuracy, attribution, and conflicts disclosures
- [Reproduction & Copyrights](https://thegulfmagazine.com/reproduction-and-copyrights): Usage permissions and licensing
- [Magazine](https://thegulfmagazine.com/magazine): Monthly print-style editions
- [Blog](https://thegulfmagazine.com/blog): Commentary and perspectives

## News (latest)

- [Kuwait opens Messilah Beach redevelopment as part of national tourism push](https://thegulfmagazine.com/kuwait-opens-messilah-beach-redevelopment-as-part-of-national-tourism-push): Business • 2025-10-29
- [Al-Futtaim commits to invest SAR10 billion in Saudi Arabia](https://thegulfmagazine.com/al-futtaim-commits-to-invest-sar10-billion-in-saudi-arabia): Business • 2025-10-29
- [‘You are enough’: Therapist urges UAE women to rewrite their inner dialogue](https://thegulfmagazine.com/you-are-enough-therapist-urges-uae-women-to-rewrite-their-inner-dialogue): Lifestyle • 2025-10-29
- [Index Exchange and botim money redefine payroll in UAE with seamless digital WPS solution](https://thegulfmagazine.com/index-exchange-and-botim-money-redefine-payroll-in-uae-with-seamless-digital-wps-solution): Tech • 2025-10-29
- [Mumbai and Kuwait-based Indians win $1 million each in Dubai Duty Free draw](https://thegulfmagazine.com/mumbai-and-kuwait-based-indians-win-1-million-each-in-dubai-duty-free-draw): Stories • 2025-10-29
- [Abu Dhabi court orders Dh1.3 million repayment in luxury car forgery case](https://thegulfmagazine.com/abu-dhabi-court-orders-dh1-3-million-repayment-in-luxury-car-forgery-case): Business • 2025-10-29
- [From quiet sands to viral fame: How Exit 116 became UAE’s newest desert hotspot](https://thegulfmagazine.com/from-quiet-sands-to-viral-fame-how-exit-116-became-uaes-newest-desert-hotspot): Business • 2025-10-29
- [Reema Al Khatib bestowed with a coveted award at the Dubai Positive Women Award](https://thegulfmagazine.com/reema-al-khatib-bestowed-with-a-coveted-award-at-the-dubai-positive-women-award): Business • 2025-10-29
- [Syrian team briefed on Qatar’s law on endowments](https://thegulfmagazine.com/syrian-team-briefed-on-qatar-s-law-on-endowments): Business • 2025-10-29
- [Saudi Arabia tightens employment contract rules with new digital verification system](https://thegulfmagazine.com/saudi-arabia-tightens-employment-contract-rules-with-new-digital-verification-system): Business • 2025-10-28
- [Beekeeping creating a buzz in Qatar](https://thegulfmagazine.com/beekeeping-creating-a-buzz-in-qatar): Business • 2025-10-28
- [Hospitality Qatar 2025 marks a decade of growth and innovation in Qatar’s tourism sector](https://thegulfmagazine.com/hospitality-qatar-2025-marks-a-decade-of-growth-and-innovation-in-qatars-tourism-sector): Business • 2025-10-28
- [Gulf funds lift QSE sentiments as index gains 28 points; M-cap adds QR1.72bn](https://thegulfmagazine.com/gulf-funds-lift-qse-sentiments-as-index-gains-28-points-m-cap-adds-qr1-72bn): Business • 2025-10-28
- [From Metro to flying taxis: How RTA transforms urban living in Dubai](https://thegulfmagazine.com/from-metro-to-flying-taxis-how-rta-transforms-urban-living-in-dubai): Business • 2025-10-28
- [Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch economic cooperation framework](https://thegulfmagazine.com/pakistan-saudi-arabia-launch-economic-cooperation-framework): Business • 2025-10-28

## Categories

- [business](https://thegulfmagazine.com/category/business): Topic hub
- [enterprenuers](https://thegulfmagazine.com/category/enterprenuers): Topic hub
- [leaders](https://thegulfmagazine.com/category/leaders): Topic hub
- [lifestyle](https://thegulfmagazine.com/category/lifestyle): Topic hub
- [sports](https://thegulfmagazine.com/category/sports): Topic hub
- [startups](https://thegulfmagazine.com/category/startups): Topic hub
- [stories](https://thegulfmagazine.com/category/stories): Topic hub
- [tech](https://thegulfmagazine.com/category/tech): Topic hub

## Authors

- [huzaifa-shoukat](https://thegulfmagazine.com/author/huzaifa-shoukat): Contributor profile
- [newsdesk](https://thegulfmagazine.com/author/newsdesk): Contributor profile

## Socials

- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thegulfmagazinecom)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thegulfmagazinecom/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegulfmagazine)

## Optional

- [RSS](https://thegulfmagazine.com/rss.xml): Latest newsroom items
- [Sitemap Index](https://thegulfmagazine.com/sitemap.xml)
- [Pages Sitemap](https://thegulfmagazine.com/sitemap-pages.xml)
- [Categories Sitemap](https://thegulfmagazine.com/sitemap-categories.xml)
- [Authors Sitemap](https://thegulfmagazine.com/sitemap-authors.xml)
- [Posts Sitemap (index)](https://thegulfmagazine.com/sitemap-posts.xml)
- [Blogs Sitemap (index)](https://thegulfmagazine.com/sitemap-blogs.xml)
- [robots.txt](https://thegulfmagazine.com/robots.txt)

Last-Updated: 2025-10-29T17:04:37.724Z