OIL PRICES STAY STEADY

Saudi Arabia restores oil flows through East-West pipeline to 5.8m bpd

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has restored oil flows through its strategic East-West Pipeline to 5.8 million barrels per day (bpd), strengthening the Kingdom’s ability to move crude to global markets.

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MARKET LOST 3bn BARRELS OF OIL

Oil inventories 'scarily thin', rebuilding buffers could take two years: Aramco chief

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Global oil inventories have depleted to "scarily thin" levels, and rebuilding the world's energy buffers could take up to two years once vital shipping lanes reopen, Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser warned Monday.

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55 BRIDGES, TUNNELS

Jordan, UAE break ground on $2.5bn mining rail project

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Jordan and the UAE have broken ground on a $2.5 billion railway project linking the southern Jordanian port city of Aqaba with key phosphate and potash production sites in Al Shidiyeh and the Maan Logistics Zone, in a move aimed at boosting mineral exports and cutting transport costs.

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8,000 RESIDENTIAL UNITS

Al Othaim unveils $4.3bn Saudi real estate investment plans

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Saudi-based Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company has launched a dedicated real estate development arm, Al Othaim Developments, with plans to invest over SAR16 billion ($4.27 billion) in about 10 projects comprising 8,000 residential units across several Saudi cities over the next two years.

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ANALYSIS

GCC capital markets enter new phase as funding sources diversify: Fitch

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets, said top rating agency Fitch, adding the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf region stands at around $4 trillion.

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Acwa Power reaches financial close for $2.5bn Rabigh 2 expansion project

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Saudi utility giant Acwa Power has announced the financial close of the SAR9.69 billion ($2.5 billion) Rabigh 2 IPP Expansion Project, a 2,313MW combined-cycle power plant in the kingdom’s Western Province.

Chinese contractor wins construction packages for $910m Oman IPP project

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

China Eleventh Chemical Construction Company has secured two construction packages for an independent power project, being set up at an investment of $910 million within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, Oman. The project scope includes ground works, monitoring and lighting installations.

Saudi economy powers ahead on oil strength, diversification, says report

Sat, 03 Oct 2026

Saudi economy is set to remain resilient, underpinned by strong oil-sector infrastructure and continued economic diversification, said a report. Revenues are projected to rise 1% in 2027 to SAR1.2 trillion ($314 billion), compared with the 2026 estimate, while government spending is likely to fall 3%.

Alramz launches 541-unit mixed-use tower at Masar destination

Sat, 03 Oct 2026

Saudi-based Alramz Real Estate Company has announced the official launch of its Masar Corner project in Makkah, featuring two towers with a total of 541 residential, commercial and service units and a gross built-up area of 125,000 sq m. The project, located within the Masar destination, is set for completion in 2029.

EDGE completes development of MK 82 Penetrator aircraft munition

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

EDGE, a leading advanced technology group, has completed development of the MK 82 Penetrator aircraft munition, a hardened target weapon designed and manufactured in the UAE by LAHAB, EDGE’s medium- to large-calibre ammunition manufacturer.

Global life expectancy rebounds to 73.3 years in 2023, says WHO report

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

The global health landscape continues to evolve and people are living longer. Following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, global life expectancy has returned to close to pre-pandemic levels, says a World Health Organization report.

Gulf Air marks start of historic F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on Friday marked the start of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit as title sponsor of the race, a position it has held since Bahrain brought Formula 1 to the Middle East in 2004.

UAE orders investigation into flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv flight incident

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

The UAE has ordered the formation of a team comprising specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv.

Oil jumps 4pc on US plan to deploy more troops to Mideast

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

Oil prices jumped more than $4 per barrel at settlement on Thursday after a report said the US was sending additional troops and another aircraft carrier to the Middle East, while China suspended oil product exports, fuelling concerns that global fuel shortages could worsen.

ALA Developments break ground on 286-unit residential project

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Dubai-based ALA Developments has broken ground on Havencia, a 286-unit premium development located within Dubai Land Residence Complex. Set for completion in Q2 2028, the 34,057-sq-ft project features a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments along with key amenities.

Oman oil production rises 11.9pc by end-August 2026

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Oman’s oil production rose 11.9 per cent year-on-year to 270 million barrels by the end of August 2026, up from 241.4 million barrels during the same period last year, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information.

Abu Dhabi launches new taxi fleet at Zayed International Airport

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched a new fleet of premium and standard taxis at Zayed International Airport, aiming to improve passenger comfort, mobility and connectivity between the airport and destinations across the emirate.

GCC approves five joint industrial investment opportunities

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

The Gulf countries have approved five joint industrial investment opportunities as part of an initiative to identify 20 projects across the GCC region, marking a step forward in efforts to deepen industrial integration and boost its manufacturing base, said a top official at the debut 'Made in GCC 2026' event in Bahrain.

AI infrastructure boom faces $6 trillion revenue challenge: Bain

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

The global AI boom will need to generate about $6 trillion in annual revenue by 2031 to justify the massive investment in infrastructure needed to power the technology, according to Bain & Company’s seventh annual Global Technology Report.

Sobha breaks ground on Anantara Siniya Island resort, residences in UAQ

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Leading luxury project developer Sobha Realty has announced that one of its key subsidiaries has broken ground on Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island in the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain, featuring 125 hotel keys and 125 Anantara-branded residences.

FedEx Dubai World Central hub wins IATA CEIV Pharma Certification

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has said its Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) in UAE has won the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification.

Saudi Arabia restores oil flows through East-West pipeline to 5.8m bpd

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has restored oil flows through its strategic East-West Pipeline to 5.8 million barrels per day (bpd), strengthening the Kingdom’s ability to move crude to global markets.

Burtville launches Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Burtville Developments has launched its latest residential development, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77, in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for handover in Q4 2031.

DIB, Expo City Dubai partner to advance off-plan home financing

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

DIB, the largest Islamic bank in UAE, has entered into a deal to offer eligible buyers home financing for properties under construction within Expo City Dubai. The financing is available to eligible UAE nationals, expats and non-residents for up to 25 years, subject to regulatory requirements.

Cities integrating AI into public services with no common framework: Study

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Cities are integrating artificial intelligence into public services and operations with no shared framework for measuring or comparing how prepared they are to do so safely, effectively or accountably, says a report.

Crescent, TVS Automobile announce strategic tie-up

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Crescent Enterprises and TVS Automobile Solutions (TVS ASL) have announced a strategic partnership to support myTVS’ next phase of growth across India, the UAE and wider Middle East and North Africa (Mena).

Dubai Studio City to show future of creative storytelling

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Dubai Studio City, the region’s leading hub for content creation, will showcase the future of creative storytelling and its comprehensive media and production ecosystem as the Strategic Partner of CABSAT 2026.

Saudi Arabia eases family visa process for skilled workers

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to allow highly skilled foreign workers to bring eligible family members to the Kingdom while completing their work visa procedures, the Ministry of Interior announced Tuesday.

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