NOBU PLANS 51000SQM LUXURY PROJECT

Nobu enters Bahrain with hotel, branded residences on Reef Island

Sun, 15 Nov 2026

Nobu Hospitality has partnered with Bahrain-based Infracorp to develop a new luxury destination featuring a Nobu hotel, restaurant and branded residences at Marina Bay, Reef Island, marking the brand's entry into Bahrain.

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THOUSDANDS OF FLIGHTS GROUNDED

US airports resume normal operations after FAA technical glitch

Sat, 14 Nov 2026

US airports have resumed normal operations after a technical failure in air traffic communications and navigation systems likely triggered by efforts to upgrade an ageing communications network operated by Federal Aviation Administration disrupted flights across the country, said a report.

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COMMUNICATION FAILURE

US flight chaos after order to ground planes; 1.5 million stranded

Sat, 14 Nov 2026

Flights resume after more than four-hour shutdown triggered by air traffic control communications failure; thousands of cancellations and delays expected to affect airline operations for days

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OUTLOOK, TEAMS HIT

Microsoft outage disrupts businesses, governments worldwide

Fri, 13 Nov 2026

Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft 365 services remain affected as the technology giant struggles to restore systems after a disruption spanning 74 countries and territories

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ANALYSIS

GCC capital markets enter new phase as funding sources diversify: Fitch

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

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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Top This Week

Oman wealth fund signs record investment deals with Chinese firms

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the country's sovereign wealth fund, has signed its largest-ever package of investment agreements in a single day with Chinese institutions and companies, covering sectors including renewable energy, mining, logistics, digital technology, space and financial services.

Bahrain awards contracts for fourth phase of its landmark Busaiteen Bridge Project

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

Bahrain has signed contracts for the fourth phase of its landmark Busaiteen Bridge Project, which is being funded by Saudi Arabia through a grant of over SAR937 million ($250 million) covering all phases of the development. The project will link Muharraq with the capital Manama, through an 8-km-long northern corridor.

Mered awards main contract for Riviera Residences Phase I

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

UAE developer Mered said it has appointed Dutco Construction as the main contractor for the Phase I of Riviera Residences project on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The scope of work includes construction and interior fit-out as well as landscaping services at the key waterfront development in the emirate.

Bahrain retenders 100MWac Bilaj Al Jazayer solar farm project

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has relaunched an international tender for the development of Bilaj Al Jazayer Independent Power Project (BAJ Solar IPP), a utility-scale solar photovoltaic facility with a planned capacity of up to 100 MWac. It is set for commercial operations on December 31, 2028.

HUMAIN launches new programme to build next-gen AI Talent

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, on Thursday announced the launch of HUMAIN+, introducing a new approach to applied AI education designed to transform AI awareness into practical capability and empower individuals and organizations to build, deploy and apply artificial intelligence to real-world challenges.

First Abu Dhabi Bank approves $4bn strategic rights issue

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

The Board of Directors of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has approved a proposal to raise up to AED15 billion ($4.08 billion) through a strategic rights issue, subject to the required shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Oil slips as hopes of Iran peace efforts weigh on markets

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Thursday as expectations of diplomatic efforts to end the Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war weighed on markets, although continued uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz limited the decline.

Mas Engineering wins contract to build 135,000-sq-m Riyadh complex

Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Mas Engineering & Construction, a leading EPC contractor based in Saudi Arabia, has secured a major contract to develop the Lemar Commercial Complex, a mixed-use project in Riyadh featuring a 22-storey five-star hotel, 10 office buildings as well as more than 50 retail units.

DP World moves 1 million TEUs by road, rail; accelerates Fujairah terminals opening

Wed, 11 Nov 2026

DP World has moved more than one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) from UAE east coast ports to Jebel Ali and domestic markets by road and rail between the first week of March and the end of October, while accelerating the targeted phased opening of its two Fujairah terminals to 18–24 months.

Sipchem completes expansion of Al Waha petrochemical plants

Sun, 15 Nov 2026

Saudi-based Sahara International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem) said it has completed the expansion of propylene a...

AI agents to reshape business and cybersecurity: Infoblox

Sun, 15 Nov 2026

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond answering questions and generating content to taking action autonomously -...

GCC waste management market to top $104bn by 2031, says report

Sun, 15 Nov 2026

The GCC region’s waste management sector is evolving from municipal services into a promising market for investment...

German group Nolte Küchen opens new showroom in Dubai

Sun, 15 Nov 2026

Nolte Küchen, Germany’s leading premium kitchen brand, opened its flagship showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, ...

Dubai South breaks ground on Ford’s technical centre

Thu, 12 Nov 2026

Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focused on aviation and logistics, has broken ground on Fo...

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