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780m kWh CAPACITY
Iraq breaks ground on new $500m waste-to-energy plant

Iraq has announced the ground-breaking of its first waste-to-energy project in Baghdad being set up at an investment of $500 million. On completion, it will generate 780 million kWh of green electricity that can meet power demands of 10 million people.

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BA CANCELS 80 FLIGHTS
Heathrow resumes ops after shutdown causes travel chaos

London's Heathrow Airport has resumed full operations a day after a major fire shut down Europe's busiest airport, causing global travel chaos. Some flights were cancelled or delayed as the travel industry scrambled to fix battered airline schedules.

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BIG INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST
Bahrain King orders speedy delivery of 50,000 new homes

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has ordered the fast-tracking of residential projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain to deliver 50,000 new units and enhance public services to meet citizens’ needs, said a report.

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INSIGHT
Energy leaders’ net-zero optimism fades as focus shifts to ROI

Despite record-breaking global investments in clean energy last year, the leaders of the companies tasked with delivering on the transition have become less optimistic about when the world will achieve net-zero carbon emissions, according to a survey.

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FOCUS
Businesses 'keen to use digital tech for sustainable development'

Over three-quarters of businesses (76%) across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East are focused on the potential of digital technologies, including AI and cloud computing, in driving sustainable development, according to a new study."

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Iraq breaks ground on new $500m waste-to-energy plant

Iraq has announced the ground-breaking of its first waste-to-energy project in Baghdad being set up at an investment of $500 million. On completion, it will generate 780 million kWh of green electricity that can meet power demands of 10 million people.

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Retail & Wholesale

PIF launches first Saudi-owned duty-free retailer

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF has announced the establishment of Al Waha Duty-Free Company, a premium travel retailer. The first Saudi-owned duty-free operator, Al Waha will develop luxury retail outlets in select locations across the country.

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Energy, Oil & Gas

Aramco launches KSA's first CO2 direct air capture test unit

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has launched Saudi Arabia's first CO2 Direct Air Capture (DAC) test unit, capable of removing 12 tons of carbon dioxide per year from the atmosphere.

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Finance & Capital Market

HK investment deal to boost Bahrain financial sector

The Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement inked between Bahrain and Hong Kong comes into effect today, thus reflecting the growing ties between the two countries, particularly in the financial, economic and investment sectors.

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Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Businesses 'keen to use digital tech for sustainable development'

Over three-quarters of businesses (76%) across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East are focused on the potential of digital technologies, including AI and cloud computing, in driving sustainable development, according to a new study."

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Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Top Saudi show Automechanika Riyadh fully sold out

Saudi Arabia’s leading trade show for automotive aftermarket sector, Automechanika Riyadh, has officially sold out six weeks before the event. The seventh edition will feature 39 Saudi exhibitors, including several first-time and returning participants.

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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Heathrow resumes ops after shutdown causes travel chaos

London's Heathrow Airport has resumed full operations a day after a major fire shut down Europe's busiest airport, causing global travel chaos. Some flights were cancelled or delayed as the travel industry scrambled to fix battered airline schedules.

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Lifestyle

Meraas awards $544m contract for Dubai Design District project

Meraas, a unit of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a AED2 billion ($544 million) contract to Arabian Construction Co for its prime project - Design Quarter at d3 - which includes the first residential community within the Dubai Design District.

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Motoring

Enoc, RTA collaborate on green hydrogen mobility solutions

Enoc Group has signed a trial agreement with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to explore the feasibility of green hydrogen-powered mobility solutions in Dubai. Under this, ENOC will supply green hydrogen fuel to RTA's city buses.

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Health & Environment

50 million sign call for clean air action for better health

More than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organisations, and individuals worldwide have signed a call for urgent action to reduce air pollution and to protect people’s health.

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Media & Promotion

First 'Made in Bahrain' satellite Al Munther launched

In a landmark moment for the Kingdom of Bahrain, the National Space Science Agency (NSSA) said it has successfully launched "Al Munther", the nation’s first domestically designed and built satellite onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at a US base.

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Education, HR & Training

StartUp in partnership deal to boost Bahrain SMEs' digital growth

StartUp Bahrain, a leading platform for startups in the kingdom, has signed a strategic partnership with ordable/, a pioneering business management platform designed to enhance operational efficiency and support the digital growth of SMEs in the region.

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Miscellaneous

Forbes unveils Mideast Top 40 influential money movers list

Forbes Middle East has unveiled its Top 40 Asset Managers list, spotlighting the region’s most influential leaders shaping the investment landscape. Collectively, they managed over $439 billion in assets in 2024 spanning equities, debt funds and REITs.

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