Pakistan has conveyed to the United States a revised Iranian proposal aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, a Pakistani source told Reuters on Monday, after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s earlier plan as unacceptable.
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Emirates has broken ground on its new $5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South slated to become the world’s most modern and advanced maintenance, repairs and overhaul (MRO) facility, cementing Emirates' and Dubai's leadership in global aviation capability and infrastructure.
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Dubai is rapidly evolving beyond its traditional reputation as the “City of Gold”, with industry leaders now suggesting the UAE could emerge as one of the world’s most influential centres for physical gold trading, compliant bullion transactions, and potentially even future pricing power.
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Warning signs of a regional escalation emerged on Sunday as US President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric toward Iran, the United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike near its Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, and Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted three drones that entered its airspace from Iraq.
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Webuild, a global leader in the design and construction sector, has announced that it has successfully completed the work on the Western station of Riyadh Metro network. With the bringing into service of this station, the entire line of the Italian builder's 22-station network on the Orange line is officially complete.
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Based on the confirmed legal sighting of the crescent moon, the UAE Council for Fatwa announced that Monday, 18th May, will mark the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, while Wednesday, 27th May, will be the first day of Eid Al Adha in the UAE.
The Saudi Supreme Court has announced the sighting of the crescent moon in the kingdom marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah for the year. Based on the legal sighting of the crescent moon, the Court declared May 27 as the first day of Eid Al Adha which will be celebrated across the Middle East.
A fire broke out after a drone strike in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region in the UAE.
Adnoc listed companies reported resilient Q1 2026 results, generating combined revenues of $11.8 billion, EBITDA of $3.7 billion and net profit of $2.2 billion across six portfolio companies.
The world’s tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building - Al Shera’a - was inaugurated in Dubai by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 80% of Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project, which extends 1,650 metres from the end of Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Wuheida Street.
Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese firm Ally Hydrogen Energy Co., Ltd. to develop two key clean energy projects in Jazan Industrial City — a green ammonia production plant and a local hub for assembling and manufacturing hydrogen production and purification equipment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
Dubai's Museum of Digital Art (MODA), a landmark addition to emirate's cultural landscape and the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies, has been launched by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture).
Gradiant, a leader in advanced wastewater solutions, said it had raised a Series E funding round valuing the firm at $2 billion, amid rapid growth in AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing. The new investment supports strategic merger and acquisition, next-generation research as well as IPO readiness.
The Italian Pavilion at Oman Sustainability Week 2026 signed an energy partnership to develop a 150 MW hyperscale AI data centre in Oman, integrating renewable energy, enhancing efficiency and supporting low-carbon digital infrastructure aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced a near-full return to normal operations, with 75% of its global network reinstated. Over the past several weeks, the airline has resumed services across the Middle East, Europe, India and Africa, thus reconnecting an increasing number of passengers through Bahrain.
Gradiant, a leader in advanced wastewater solutions, said it had raised a Series E funding round valuing the firm at $2 billion, amid rapid growth in AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing. The new investment supports strategic merger and acquisition, next-generation research as well as IPO readiness.
Dubai is rapidly evolving beyond its traditional reputation as the “City of Gold”, with industry leaders now suggesting the UAE could emerge as one of the world’s most influential centres for physical gold trading, compliant bullion transactions, and potentially even future pricing power.
Leo & Loona Kids Park has opened at The Avenues Mall Bahrain, introducing one of the region’s leading indoor family entertainment concepts to the Kingdom.
Thumbay Group has broken ground on the Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital at Sharjah Healthcare City, a 110,000-sq-ft facility set to become the region's first private, fully integrated hospital dedicated to psychiatric care, neuro-rehabilitation, and addiction recovery.
Aramex, a leading global provider of logistics and transportation solutions, has appointed Archer Fu as its new Senior Vice President (SVP) East. In his new role, Fu will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth strategy across the Eastern region, covering Oceania, North Asia and South East Asia.
Snoonu, a fast-growing super-app, has been officially launched in Kuwait, marking a significant step in its expansion across the GCC.
Gradiant, a leader in advanced wastewater solutions, said it had raised a Series E funding round valuing the firm at $2 billion, amid rapid growth in AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing. The new investment supports strategic merger and acquisition, next-generation research as well as IPO readiness.
Aramco, one of the world's leading energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, on Monday officially inaugurated Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer.
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), a leading provider of mobility services in Dubai, and its strategic partner Bolt today announced the entry of Bolt’s ride-hailing services in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the partnership’s expansion across the UAE.
Fablemill, a Bahraini production company, has joined forces with London-based Goldfinch International to launch a bold new platform supporting the growth of film, TV and creative industries in the region. It is tailored to help creative industries scale through smarter policy development and support for local creative projects.
Pakistan has conveyed to the United States a revised Iranian proposal aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, a Pakistani source told Reuters on Monday, after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s earlier plan as unacceptable.
