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Qatar Airways expands global network to over 170 destinations this winter

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Qatar Airways will expand its global network to more than 170 destinations during the 2026-2027 winter season, reflecting the airline’s network growth and reinforcing its position as a leader in global connectivity.

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AI, ENERGY FOCUS

UAE to invest €40 billion in Germany's key economic sectors

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

The UAE has announced plans to invest €40 billion in Germany across a number of sectors that represent strategic and development priorities for both countries. These include industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy.

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DEMAND SPIKE SEEN

Oil surges above $108 as Iran war, Houthi advance threaten key shipping routes

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Oil prices surged to their highest levels since May on Friday as the widening US-Iran conflict and a rapid Houthi advance in Yemen raised fears of a prolonged disruption to global crude supplies through the two strategic waterways of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb.

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INTEGRATED WELLNESS COMMUNITY

DHCC breaks ground on $816m Dubai Creek Gardens residential project

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has announced the groundbreaking of its AED3 billion ($816 million) master-planned residential development - Dubai Creek Gardens - which on completion will boast over 1,400 residences alongside curated retail and dining offerings.

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ANALYSIS

Renewed US-Iran tensions put inflation risks back on investors' radar

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Oil prices are climbing once again, and with them, fears that inflation could make an unwelcome return. Renewed tensions between the US and Iran have shifted investors' attention back to the impact of higher energy costs on the global economy, said a leading global market strategist.

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Top This Week

Majid Al Futtaim delivers record H1 EBITDA of $680.74 million, up 11%

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, reported a record first-half EBITDA of AED2.5 billion ($680.74 million), a 11% increase year-on-year.

Oil prices surge above $101 as Gulf conflict escalates, Hormuz shipping slumps

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel on Thursday as the escalating US-Iran conflict intensified fears of a prolonged disruption to crude supplies, with attacks on tankers and a sharp decline in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz adding to market anxiety.

Dubai Holding awards $1.36bn new HQ, Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers deal to CSCEC ME

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company, has awarded the AED5 billion ($1.36 billion) construction contract for the delivery of the group’s new headquarters and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME).

Gulftainer expands into Thailand with investment in Suksawat Terminal

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Gulftainer, a leading global trade infrastructure company based in the UAE, has signed a binding agreement for a strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal on Thailand’s Chao Phraya River.

Paperworld Middle East postponed to September 2027

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Messe Frankfurt Middle East, organiser of Paperworld Middle East, the region’s leading international trade platform for paper and stationery products, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition.

Silicon Central Mall to serve as Keeta's first hub for drone delivery service in Dubai

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Food delivery is entering a new phase in Dubai with Silicon Central Mall serving as the launchpad for Keeta Drone’s aerial delivery service, introducing an innovative era of airborne food and beverage delivery.

Azizi Developments set to unveil $8.17bn community in Sharjah

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is set to unveil Azizi Florence, an AED30 billion ($8.17 billion) master-planned community in Sharjah, on Thursday.

UK air traffic glitch sparks travel chaos, Gulf airlines face knock-on disruption

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

A major technical failure in Britain's air traffic control system has thrown the country's aviation network into chaos, cancelling around 1,300 flights and raising the prospect of delays to Gulf airline services to and from the UK as carriers struggle to clear a huge backlog of aircraft and passengers.

Oil races towards $100 as US-Iran escalation fuels Gulf supply fears

Wed, 09 Sep 2026

Crude oil prices surged for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, with Brent approaching the psychologically important $100-a-barrel threshold as a fresh escalation in the US-Iran conflict heightened fears of prolonged disruptions to oil supplies from the Gulf.

$8.1bn Azizi Florence in Sharjah to feature 1,130 villas, 6,000 townhouses

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has unveiled Azizi Florence, a $8.1 billion master-planned community marking its first project in Sharjah.

Oil surges above $108 as Iran war, Houthi advance threaten key shipping routes

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Oil prices surged to their highest levels since May on Friday as the widening US-Iran conflict and a rapid Houthi advance in Yemen raised fears of a prolonged disruption to global crude supplies through the two strategic waterways of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb.

Qatar Airways expands global network to over 170 destinations this winter

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Qatar Airways will expand its global network to more than 170 destinations during the 2026-2027 winter season, reflecting the airline’s network growth and reinforcing its position as a leader in global connectivity.

Starlinks selects Swisslog for major aviation logistics automation programme

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Starlinks, a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider in the Gulf region, has selected Swisslog to deliver a major warehouse automation programme for a new aviation MRO facility in Saudi Arabia.

AI investment rising, but half of firms struggle to benefit, says study

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

About 80% of organisations expect AI spending to increase over the next two years, yet more than half struggle to operationalise the business knowledge AI needs to deliver business value, finds a new study.

DHCC breaks ground on $816m Dubai Creek Gardens residential project

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has announced the groundbreaking of its AED3 billion ($816 million) master-planned residential development - Dubai Creek Gardens - which on completion will boast over 1,400 residences alongside curated retail and dining offerings.

PureHealth takes over lab network across United Kingdom

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

PureHealth Holding, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, today announced the international expansion of its platform into laboratory operations across the UK, through its subsidiary, Circle Health Group, establishing PureLab’s operations in the UK.

Darah launches specialised online training programmes

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) has launched specialised online training programmes in history and historical sources through its online training platform on FutureX.

Apple enters foldable phone race with new passport-shaped iPhone

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Apple has entered the foldable smartphone race with the launch of the Duo, a passport-sized iPhone with rounded edges that opens into a 7.6-inch display. The new model features a smaller outer screen when folded and is Apple’s thinnest phone when open.

UAE to invest €40 billion in Germany's key economic sectors

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

The UAE has announced plans to invest €40 billion in Germany across a number of sectors that represent strategic and development priorities for both countries. These include industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy.

ROX begins production at new manufacturing centre in Abu Dhabi

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

ROX, a premier international AI technology company focused on outdoor lifestyle and adventure. has started vehicle production at its newly completed manufacturing centre in Abu Dhabi, marking a step forward in the company’s global expansion.

Qiddiya awards $221m mechanical package for FIFA World Cup 2034 stadium

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Qatar-based Estithmar Holding said one of its key units has secured a SAR829 million ($221 million) mechanical package for the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya City, a flagship Saudi giga-project and a designated venue for FIFA World Cup 2034. The scope of work includes building management system and HVAC services.

World's first robot sports league launched in Riyadh

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

CyberHero, the world's first global humanoid robot sports league, launched in Riyadh on September 9, with host Hero Esports announcing plans for an inaugural season spanning eight cities worldwide.

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