UAE-based Blue Rhine Industries has announced that it has secured the contract from ALEC Engineering and Contracting for the installation and commissioning of LED screens that make up the immense Exosphere, a fully programmable exterior display at the $1.7 billion Sphere Abu Dhabi development.
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Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) achieved another record trade performance in the first half of 2026, with the total value of trade across its three economic zones reaching AED246 billion ($66.98 billion), an increase of 17% compared to the same period last year.
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The GCC countries have built an investment base of $426 billion across nearly 22,000 factories, contributing 13% of regional GDP in 2025, said a report. About 40% of the industrial investments are concentrated in key sectors such as plastics, refined petroleum products, aluminium and iron and steel.
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Sharjah Police have dismantled four international criminal networks involved in an elaborate AED8.8 billion ($2.4 billion) cyber fraud and money laundering operation, arresting 33 suspects and securing more than AED65 billion in corporate assets in one of the UAE's major crackdowns on organised cross-border financial crime.
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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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US President Donald Trump has waived key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs days before they were to take effect under a law he signed last month, including duties on the country's goods and penalties for buying its oil and gas.
Etihad Rail has opened a purpose-built 375-metre pedestrian bridge directly connecting Dubai Al Yalayis Station with Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, providing passengers with convenient access to the Dubai Metro Red Line.
The GCC-EU Summit, which was scheduled to be held in Riyadh on October 24, has been rescheduled to a later date to be agreed upon by the GCC and European sides, said Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, GCC Secretary-General.
International co-operation and economic resilience remain key to overcoming global geopolitical and trade challenges, Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa has said.
Emaar Properties' sales backlog - the value of property sales yet to be recognised as revenue - stood at around AED180 billion ($49 billion), while indicating its collection rate reached 98% last year, recovering from a temporary decline during the regional tension, said Emaar Properties Founder and Managing Director Mohamed Alabbar.
The Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan are poised for a sharp economic recovery in 2027, with growth projected to reach 6.6 per cent after a war-induced contraction this year, although the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the rebound will be uneven and depend heavily on the restoration of energy production and trade.
The Saudi-led coalition has dismantled a network of Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen and destroyed several missile launch platforms as it steps up operations against the group's offensive capabilities.
Africa will need at least $125 billion in investment in oil refining through 2050, including funding for new projects, existing facilities and maintenance, an OPEC official said at African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, as the continent's oil demand is projected to outpace refining capacity, said a report.
Global energy demand is set to jump 20% by 2055 driven by economic and population growth, said an industry expert, adding renewable energy and natural gas will likely account for much of the growth, creating big opportunities for investment in new gas projects and supporting infrastructure.
Messe Frankfurt has announced that the upcoming edition of its major event - Intersec Saudi Arabia - the kingdom’s leading platform for security, safety, and fire protection, has been postponed to October next year amid the ongoing regional tensions.
UAE oil major Enoc Group has recorded over AED478 million ($130 million) in cumulative savings through energy and resource management (E&RM) initiatives since 2014, alongside a 21.7% improvement in energy efficiency and a 11.5% cut in greenhouse gas emissions intensity, said a top official.
Abu Dhabi Festival will present the Middle East’s first outdoor Children’s Biennale at Umm Al Emarat Park from 6 November to 6 December, transforming the Abu Dhabi green space into an interactive art experience designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and environmental awareness among young visitors.
Abu Dhabi-based fertilizer producer Fertiglobe is studying plans to set up an integrated phosphate complex in Ain Sokhna region of Egypt. The complex will boast a production capacity of 1.3 million tonnes of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer per annum.
Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has renewed a strategic agreement with Computer World, the Amazon Web Services (AWS)’s approved partner for the government sector in the kingdom. It is aimed at centralising the management and operation of government cloud services.
The Gulf is one of the most active investment regions in the world. Diversification efforts have opened sectors from logistics and healthcare to technology, energy and financial services, and international capital has followed. But deals in the region rarely stall over price – they stall over process, timing and people. Investors who understand this early tend to close faster and build stronger partnerships.
UAE-based Blue Rhine Industries has announced that it has secured the contract from ALEC Engineering and Contracting for the installation and commissioning of LED screens that make up the immense Exosphere, a fully programmable exterior display at the $1.7 billion Sphere Abu Dhabi development.
Psychological consultancy IntrospeXion has appointed Dr Natalie Robson as the new Head of Corporate Psychology & Performance for the GCC region to expand mental health and wellbeing support for high-pressure industry workforces, including the oil and gas and wider energy market.
Najah, the Middle East’s premier higher education fair, is set to open its 20th edition in Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone in a journey spanning two decades.
Mondelez International, one of the world's largest snacks companies, has announced the appointment of Othmane Nadifi as the new Managing Director of its Gulf business. An industry veteran, he brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the FMCG sector to the group.
DIP Holding, the owner of Dubai Investments Park, has announced plans to list its shares on the Dubai Financial Market through an initial public offering comprising 20% of its issued share capital. Dubai Investments, the sole shareholder of DIP Holding, will sell 1.735 billion existing shares in the offering.
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the Dubai Glydways automated transit system at a premium retail destination in the emirate - Bluewaters. The system uses autonomous electric vehicles supported by artificial intelligence technologies, operating on dedicated guideways.
ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has appointed Sophia Sheikh as Director to lead the development and growth of its fast-growing strategic communications agency across the Middle East.
The 2026–2027 edition of Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial brings together 21 visionary artists presenting public artwork installations that explore urbanscapes, collective memory, material culture and civic participation.
