Bahrain and France have signed a bilateral agreement on defence which includes strategic information sharing, thus opening up new opportunities for industrial co-operation in defence and strengthening solidarity between the two countries amid growing regional geopolitical tensions.
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Leading Abu Dhabi developer Aldar and Dubai Holding have expanded their landmark joint venture, adding two strategic land plots in Dubai that will deliver almost 14,000 new homes with a combined gross development value (GDV) of more than AED38 billion ($10.3 billion).
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Abu Dhabi plans to introduce innovative Seaglider operations across the emirate by 2028 following the signing of a key agreement on Friday.
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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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AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, on Thursday signed a 30-year concession agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) to manage and operate the Aqaba Multipurpose Port, Jordan’s only and exclusive general cargo and multipurpose seaport.
With the Middle East and Africa (MEA) expecting a $3 trillion project pipeline in real estate and infrastructure between 2026-2030, the region is poised for sustained high performance in 2026, according to JLL.
Global visual communication platform Canva will establish the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai, it was revealed on Thursday.
NMDC Group, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction and marine dredging, today announced a strong set of financial results for 2025, reporting revenues of AED28.8 billion ($7.84 billion), up 10% y-o-y. Net profit surged 29% y-o-y to cross the AED4.0 billion ($1.089 billion) mark.
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE's national railway network, has awarded multibillion-dollar design-and-build contracts for the civil works and station packages of the high-speed railway (HSR) line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, a MEED post in LinkedIn said.
The Middle East and North Africa's capital markets recorded 10 initial public offerings in Q4 2025, raising total proceeds of $1.7 billion, said a report. This surge was led by regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia that remained the most active market with six IPOs netting $561.6 million for the three-month period.
Dubai Municipality unveiled the ‘Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030’ at the World Governments Summit as part of a comprehensive strategic vision to develop a balanced and integrated urban ecosystem. The roadmap includes a portfolio of projects valued at more than AED4 billion ($1.1 billion).
Emirates may consider buying a larger version of A350 if Airbus went ahead with a new wide-body variant, reported Reuters, citing its top official. A larger A350 would leapfrog the A350-1000, which Emirates has so far declined to buy over concerns about durability of its engines in harsh Gulf operating conditions.
With the early award of a critical infrastructure contracts to Nesma & Partners and the mobilisation of global giants Bechtel and Buro Happold, the Expo 2030 Riyadh project is now accelerating toward its October 2030 opening. Work on the mega event's country pavilions is likely to begin in the third quarter, said media reports.
Saudi-based Energy and Infrastructure Company (EICO) said it has signed a significant engineering and construction contract with Tebian Electric Apparatus (TBEA) for a 380KV substation project being developed by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in the kingdom's northern region.
Saudi-based Energy and Infrastructure Company (EICO) said it has signed a significant engineering and construction contract with Tebian Electric Apparatus (TBEA) for a 380KV substation project being developed by Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in the kingdom's northern region.
Indian infrastructure group Ashoka Buildcon said its joint venture with Saudi-based BEC Arabia Contracting has secured the main construction works contract for a hotel project within Saudi Arabia's giga development - Diriyah, The City of Earth, coming up near Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has achieved record-breaking operational milestones in 2025, transporting over 14 million passengers and 30 million tonnes of freight, underscoring its pivotal role in supporting the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 by providing a safe, sustainable, and efficient rail network.
World Health Expo (WHX) and World Health Expo Labs (WHX Labs) mark a decisive reinvention of what was once the Middle East’s most influential healthcare trade show. Formerly known as Arab Health, the platform has long been a cornerstone of regional healthcare commerce.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai has officially opened the doors to its new Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk showroom, providing its clients with unparalleled, personalised experiences.
Cigna Healthcare, a global health service company, has launched a key initiative across Middle East and Africa in a bid to close the health literacy gap. Through this, it aims to improve overall understanding of health insurance by making information clearer and more accessible.
TASC Group, a leading workforce, people advisory, corporate compliance and AI-led business solutions company in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed Jayajyoti Sengupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over the role from its Founder Mahesh Shahdadpuri who has been named its Executive Chairman.
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its latest innovations in medical imaging, including a revolutionary diagnostic monitor and an advanced 3D surgical display, at the World Health Expo (WHX) 2026 in Dubai.
Cigna Healthcare, a global health service company, has launched a key initiative across Middle East and Africa in a bid to close the health literacy gap. Through this, it aims to improve overall understanding of health insurance by making information clearer and more accessible.
Amazon is entering its fourth-quarter earnings period with improving investor confidence, supported by a strong performance in the previous quarter and growing optimism around its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), said an industry expert.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai has officially opened the doors to its new Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk showroom, providing its clients with unparalleled, personalised experiences.
Bahrain and France have signed a bilateral agreement on defence which includes strategic information sharing, thus opening up new opportunities for industrial co-operation in defence and strengthening solidarity between the two countries amid growing regional geopolitical tensions.
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.
