Dubai will launch the Al Layan Oasis development project, a new environmental and recreational destination in the emirate, following its approval by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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Global infrastructure faces a $15 trillion financing shortfall by 2040, driving increased reliance on public-private partnerships to fund projects ranging from energy transition to digital connectivity, as fiscal space tightens and investment needs rise, said a new report.
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The UAE’s industrial exports reached a record value of AED262 billion ($71.34 billion) in 2025 for the first time, recording 25% growth compared to 2024 and more than doubling since the establishment of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in 2020.
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Only 12% of financial services organisations have AI projects fully deployed enterprise-wide, and a substantial 62% still remain in pilot or development stages, says a new study.
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Global M&A (mergers and acquisitions) is positioned to continue momentum in 2026 after rising 40% to $4.9 trillion in 2025, the second-highest deal value on record, according to Bain & Company in its annual Global M&A Report 2026, published today.
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Lockheed Martin and Saudi-based technology leader Pioneers Technical Systems Co (PTS) have announced a strategic partnership to establish the Saudi Arabia’s inaugural PAC-3 ground depot. The facility will provide testing, repair and certification of PAC-3 launcher components for the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces’ PATRIOT missile defence system.
Leading Saudi shipping and logistics company Bahri has announced a record net profit of $2.43 billion and revenue of $10.35 billion for FY 2025, supported by a strong performance in the second half as well as fleet expansion and disciplined operational execution.
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) Group launched several new key units at the World Defense Show, which opened in Riyadh on Monday.
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled its ambitious project - Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts - at its AIDA project in Oman. Perched 130m above sea-level, it will offer 120 keys featuring furnished, themed luxury suites and family-first rooms with other key amenities.
The UAE has emerged as the region’s undisputed tech leadership hub, topping Forbes Middle East’s inaugural Top Tech Leaders 2026 ranking, which highlights the executives shaping the Middle East and North Africa’s digital transformation.
PureHealth Holding reported a revenue of AED27.3 billion ($7.43 billion) in FY2025, up 5.7 percent year-on-year, supported by strong performances across its Healthcare (Care) and Insurance (Cover) verticals.
Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Development Center has signed a cooperation memorandum with European aerospace corporation Airbus to explore opportunities for developing and localising the aviation and helicopter industry in Saudi Arabia.
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, has announced the expansion of its “Robotaxi” services to include new areas across the emirate.
Bank ABC (Arab Banking Corporation) has announced a record total operating income of $1.41 billion, a 5% headline growth YoY, and 7% on an underlying constant currency basis.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that it has delivered the strongest financial and operational performance in its history for the full year 2025, recording a net profit after tax of AED9.1 billion ($2.5 billion) and a consolidated revenue of AED32.84 billion ($8.9 billion).
Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat), a pioneer in the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has appointed Burhan Al Hashemi as its new CEO. Burhan brings three decades of experience in the downstream energy sector, with expertise spanning aviation fuels, lubricants, gas and marine fuel supply.
Dubai will launch the Al Layan Oasis development project, a new environmental and recreational destination in the emirate, following its approval by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) has signed a strategic agreement with global technology company Zoho to provide its business community with access to essential digital tools including its cloud-based business applications for managing and running their companies.
With continued policy evolution, deepening financial services ecosystems and expanding pools of investable capital, the Middle East’s private market AUM is forecast to double within the next five years, according to a new report.
Dividend Gate Capital (DGC) and Bahrain Family Leisure Company (BFLC) have signed a definitive agreement for BFLC’s share-swap acquisition of Truffle Hospitality Holding, the food and beverage subsidiary of DGC.
Thumbay Group has announced the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a major new academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais, Dubai.
Thumbay Group has announced the launch of Thumbay Medicity Dubai, a major new academic healthcare destination in Al Qusais, Dubai.
Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa (AAW), the exclusive distributor of Nolte Kitchen in Kuwait, has relaunched its Express Kitchen showroom, thus introducing the brand’s new visual identity in the country. The renovated space features the German brand's latest innovative kitchen solutions.
Dividend Gate Capital (DGC) and Bahrain Family Leisure Company (BFLC) have signed a definitive agreement for BFLC’s share-swap acquisition of Truffle Hospitality Holding, the food and beverage subsidiary of DGC.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) has signed a strategic agreement with global technology company Zoho to provide its business community with access to essential digital tools including its cloud-based business applications for managing and running their companies.
Formula 1 returns to the Bahrain International Circuit for pre-season testing from February 11–13, marking the first on-track action. After months of car launches and winter development, the three-day test offers the first real indication of how the grid may be shaping up, according to top streaming platform TOD.
Egis has announced that it had played a major role as lead design consultant and construction supervisor for the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, one of the most technically complex cultural institutions in the Middle East, which officially opened its doors late last year.
The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system, a report said.
