RELIEF TO PASSENGERS

Emirates, Flydubai resume ops with reduced schedule

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Dubai-based Emirates and flydubai have said with the limited re‑opening of airspace, the airlines are operating a reduced flight schedule from Dubai until further notice.

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GLOBAL EXPANSION STRATEGY

Saudi SAL acquires Belgian airport ground handling company

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Saudi Logistics Services Company has announced the signing of a sale and purchase agreement with Aviapartner Belgium NV and Aviapartner Holding NV for the acquisition of 100% stake in Belgium airport ground handling firm Aviapartner Liege for SAR123 million ($32.8 million).

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Vote of confidence in Dubai: Luxury apartment sold for $114.9 million

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

A luxury apartment in Dubai has been sold off-plan for AED422 million ($114.91 million), and the deal has been hailed as powerful sign of confidence in the city’s real estate market, and security in the UAE.

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SPECIAL REPORT

$500bn infrastructure push drives Saudi construction equipment demand

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The future of the Saudi heavy construction equipment market appears promising, driven by ongoing government initiatives and urbanisation trends. Under its Vision 2030 initiative, the kingdom aims to invest over $500 billion in mega housing and urban development projects, thus driving demand for advanced machinery, said a report.

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INSIGHT

Middle East conflict starting to strain credit channels: S&P

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

The gravity of the situation in the Middle East has moved from high to severe and consequently, the potential for events to weaken credit quality across sectors has increased, says an S&P Global Ratings report.

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Acwa's 2025 revenue soars to $1.97bn; net profit up 60pc

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Saudi utility major Acwa has reported solid results for FY 2025 with its revenue soaring to hit SAR7.41 billion ($1.97 billion) and its net profit recording a 60% growth over the previous year as higher operating income and stronger contributions from operating assets lifted earnings.

Etihad Rail transports 350 passengers in exceptional operation

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Etihad Rail has safe and efficient transported more than 350 passengers between Al Ghuwaifat Station in the Al Dhafra region in Abu Dhabi and Al Faya Station in Abu Dhabi as part its 'exceptional' services.

Spring break for UAE schools, universities from March 9 to 22

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) announced Spring break for students and academic and administrative staff across schools and universities in the country from March 9 to March 22.

US submarine sinks Iran warship with 180 people off Sri Lanka

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

A United States submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka’s southern coast on Wednesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed, in an incident that has heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean.

Drone strike targets Ras Tanura refinery; no damage

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that an attempted drone strike targeted the Ras Tanura Refinery, the Kingdom’s largest oil processing facility, but caused no damage and did not disrupt supplies.

ADIB shareholders approve $959.56m cash dividend

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The annual general meeting of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has approved a total payout of AED3.524 billion ($959.56 million), which is equivalent to 50% of the bank's 2025 net profit.

Dubai real estate firms, others offer free stays for stranded passengers

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Private developers, holiday home operators and sections of the hospitality industry in Dubai are expanding free accommodation offers to stranded passengers as flight cancellations and regional airspace closures continue to disrupt travel across the Gulf.

UCC, Webuild, PowerChina teams shortlisted for Riyadh airport project

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The King Salman International Airport in Riyadh has shortlisted three international contractor teams - UCC with Consolidated Contractors; Webuild with Al Gihaz and TAV and PowerChina with MBL Infrastructure - for ECI work on Terminal 6 as part of the $30 billion airport development programme.

Oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz to UAE port

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

An oil tanker sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, heading to a United Arab Emirates port to load crude in a rare voyage since the Iran war severely disrupted shipping in the Middle East, according to industry sources and ship-tracking data quoted by Reuters.

Imtiaz Developments hands over signature residential project at Dubai Islands

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

UAE-based Imtiaz Developments said it has achieved a key milestone by becoming the first developer in Dubai to complete and hand over a signature residential project at Dubai Islands. This feat was made possible with the successful delivery of Beach Walk by Imtiaz.

Tanker attacks escalate in Gulf as US-Iran conflict intensifies

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf intensified on Thursday as the war between the US and Iran escalated, raising concerns about disruptions to energy supplies from one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. Nine vessels have come under attack since the conflict broke out on Saturday.

Mideast airspace crisis puts aviation, tourism on edge, says expert

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The duration of the aviation disruption following the joint Israel-US strike on Iran and its subsequent attacks on countries in Gulf region, will be fundamental to determining the implications for affected sectors, including airlines, airports, lodging and lessors, said an expert.

Tanker attacks escalate in Gulf as US-Iran conflict intensifies

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf intensified on Thursday as the war between the US and Iran escalated, raising concerns about disruptions to energy supplies from one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. Nine vessels have come under attack since the conflict broke out on Saturday.

$500bn infrastructure push drives Saudi construction equipment demand

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The future of the Saudi heavy construction equipment market appears promising, driven by ongoing government initiatives and urbanisation trends. Under its Vision 2030 initiative, the kingdom aims to invest over $500 billion in mega housing and urban development projects, thus driving demand for advanced machinery, said a report.

Imtiaz Developments hands over signature residential project at Dubai Islands

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

UAE-based Imtiaz Developments said it has achieved a key milestone by becoming the first developer in Dubai to complete and hand over a signature residential project at Dubai Islands. This feat was made possible with the successful delivery of Beach Walk by Imtiaz.

PureHealth seals master lease agreement with Yellow Door Energy

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, and Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses in the Middle East and South Africa, have signed a master lease agreement to bring clean electricity to its network of hospitals and clinics in the UAE.

Union Properties joins Massachusetts institute's industrial liaison programme

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Dubai-based Union Properties has sealed a membership agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through its globally recognised Industrial Liaison Programme in a move aimed at developing future-oriented models to help accelerate technology-led transformation in real estate.

UAE has essentials to cover six months, imports continue

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The UAE maintains strategic reserves of essential goods sufficient to cover market needs for a period ranging between four and six months, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said.

Investcorp's second GP staking fund closes with $1.1bn in commitments

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm headquartered in Bahrain, has announced that its GP staking arm, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG), has closed on commitments of over $1.25 billion, thus taking the ISCG's total assets under management (AUM) to over $2.4 billion.

du network infrastructure, core systems operating normally

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) today confirmed that its network infrastructure, core systems and customer channels continue to operate normally, with full-service availability across mobile, fixed and enterprise segments.

Eviq in deal to set up EV charging infrastructure within New Murabba

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

New Murabba Development Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF, has signed a strategic agreement with Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company (Eviq) for deployment of EV charging infrastructure across key assets within its giga project - New Murabba.

GCC, EU condemn Iranian attacks, call for immediate halt

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The foreign ministers of the Gulf countries and the European Union (EU) strongly condemned the unjustified Iranian attacks targeting GCC states, considering them a direct threat to regional and global security. In a joint statement issued after an extraordinary meeting, the ministers called on Iran to immediately halt its attacks.

US submarine sinks Iran warship with 180 people off Sri Lanka

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

A United States submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka’s southern coast on Wednesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed, in an incident that has heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean.

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