Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has launched the National Aviation Strategy (2026–2027), aiming to build an integrated aviation ecosystem aligned with global standards. The plan seeks to position Bahrain International Airport as a leading hub and expand destinations from 66 to 100 by 2030.
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Nasdaq Dubai attracted a record number of sukuk listings in 2025, supported by sustained issuance activity from regional and international issuers and continued global investor demand for Sharia-compliant debt instruments.
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UAE-based Ohana Development has announced the official launch of its AED15 billion ($4.1 billion) gated waterfront community - Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana - in Abu Dhabi. The Manchester City FC’s first branded project will boast over 2,000 residential units with a mix of villas, penthouses and resorts.
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The GCC real estate market is poised to sustain its upward trajectory into the first half of 2026, building on strong momentum recorded in the latter part of 2025, according to a new report by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz).
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia have emerged as the clear leaders of the GCC IPO market, setting the benchmark for scale, sophistication, and investor expectations across the region, according to a new Viewpoint by Arthur D Little.
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In a surprise leadership overhaul, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, long the face of Dubai’s global trade empire, has been removed from his positions as Group Chairman and CEO of DP World — and divested of his chairmanship of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.
AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry, and logistics solutions, delivered record revenue and net profit for the full year 2025 and also turned Free Cash Flow (FCF) positive for the year, a first since its 2022 public listing.
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Microsoft have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help Aramco explore a series of digital initiatives designed to accelerate industrial artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
Petro Rabigh, a joint venture between Saudi oil giant Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical, has signed up KBR, a leading technology and engineering solutions company, to provide maintenance services for its polymer plants in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia for a 10-year period.
The UAE’s economy continues to achieve strong and accelerated growth and is expected to grow by more than 5% this year, with non-oil sectors projected to expand by over 5.5%, accounting for 78% of gross domestic product, said report citing a senior minister.
Emaar Properties has reported a solid financial and operational performance for the full year 2025 clocking its highest-ever property sales of AED80.4 billion ($21.9 billion) in 2025, an increase of 16% over 2024 sales of AED 69.5 billion ($19 billion), driven by demand across established master communities and successful new launches.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has floated a public tender for the design and construction of a new metro station on Line 4 (Yellow Line) of the Riyadh Metro, to serve the upcoming Expo 2030 site.
Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Aviation Club have announced the launch of AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026, a landmark aviation platform.
Hassan Allam Holding’s development arm, Grova Developments, and Tilal Real Estate in partnership with the National Housing Company (NHC) have launched Noor Khuzam, one of the most prominent new residential communities in the northern part of Riyadh.
Italian luxury furniture brand Miki Ferrari has entered the Middle East market with the opening of its first regional showroom in Sharjah. The new store showcases its contemporary Italian furniture in a warm and welcoming space reflective of its innovative approach to design and craftsmanship.
SLB, an energy technology company, has been awarded multiple offshore drilling services contracts by Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, for the Tangkulo natural gas deepwater development and associated exploration and appraisal drilling activities in the Andaman Sea, offshore Indonesia.
VFS Global has been awarded the LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Gold Certification, a globally recognised benchmark for sustainable building practices developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), for its world’s largest Visa Application Centre in Dubai’s Wafi City, which opened in April 2025.
Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has announced the launch of its proprietary intelligence platform, Aian, developed in-house using Saudi national expertise to enhance its institutional role in developing the kingdom’s private capital ecosystem.
The GCC real estate market is poised to sustain its upward trajectory into the first half of 2026, building on strong momentum recorded in the latter part of 2025, according to a new report by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz).
UAE-based Ayat Development has officially marked the groundbreaking of Ayami Residence, a contemporary G+Podium+6 residential development in Warsan First. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the 376-unit project will introduce a curated mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset class developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has been announced as the first organisation in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region to secure certification for carbon management in buildings and infrastructure from BSI, the business standards and improvement company.
Smart Accommodation for Residential Complexes Company, a Saudi PIF company, has signed an heads of terms (HoT) agreement with Mawref Company to develop a 12,000-bed worker accommodation project on a 120,000 sq m site in a prime location in North Riyadh.
Italian luxury furniture brand Miki Ferrari has entered the Middle East market with the opening of its first regional showroom in Sharjah. The new store showcases its contemporary Italian furniture in a warm and welcoming space reflective of its innovative approach to design and craftsmanship.
Bank ABC (Arab Banking Corporation) has appointed Abdelkhalig Shaib as Group Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer.
Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) has announced the launch of its proprietary intelligence platform, Aian, developed in-house using Saudi national expertise to enhance its institutional role in developing the kingdom’s private capital ecosystem.
Qiddiya Investment Company has announced that work has begun on the Performing Arts Centre within its mega development, Qiddiya City, thus marking an important milestone in the development of Qiddiya City as a destination for entertainment, sports and culture.
talabat Bahrain, a leading on-demand platform in the MENA region, has signed a partnership agreement with Lazer Car Services, one of the Kingdom’s largest car service and vehicle inspection providers, to offer exclusive value-added benefits to talabat’s tPro customers.
