EXPANSION, ROBUST CUSTOMER DEMAND

Almarai posts strong Q2 growth; revenue surges 11pc to $1.54bn

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Saudi food and beverage manufacturing major Almarai has recorded solid results for Q2 despite the shipping woes and regional pressures. Its revenue surged 11% y-o-y to hit SAR5.87 billion ($1.54 billion) driven by resilient supply chain and robust demand across its core sectors.

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50-50 JOINT VENTURE

IHC unit, Adani Group to develop $11.5bn aluminium project in India's Odisha

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

International Resources Holding (IRH), the Abu Dhabi-based natural resources investment platform and an IHC Group company, and Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, on Thursday signed an MoU with India's Government of Odisha to develop an integrated greenfield aluminium project.

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ASSETS NOW IN 3D MODEL

Dubai launches digital twin platform - a virtual replica of city

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Dubai on Thursday launched the Dubai Digital Twin Platform, which represents a new strategic milestone in the emirate's digital transformation journey.

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IRANIAN FROZEN ASSETS KEY ISSUE

US, Iran in indirect talks to secure peace deal, eye shipping restart

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

The US and ​Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz ‌and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official said.

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SPOTLIGHT

AI will soon choose what people buy says ecommerce trends report

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

AI could soon choose what we buy; sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable; and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to new DHL eCommerce research.

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Dubai announces $4.9bn infrastructure development projects

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Dubai has announced plans to develop several landmark projects at a total investment of AED18 billion ($4.9 billion), covering infrastructure, culture, trade, investment and urban development, as the emirate seeks to support long-term economic growth and improve quality of life, said a report.

Sipchem completes ethylene cracker expansion, starts trial production

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Leading petrochemical company Sipchem has announced that work has been fully completed on the expansion project at the ethylene cracker plant operated by one of its key ventures, the Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company (SEPC), and now its trial production has begun.

DP World launches Egypt's first integrated Logistics Distribution Centre

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

DP World today announced the launch of Egypt's first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre (LDC) at Sokhna Logistics Park, marking a significant milestone in the country’s logistics sector.

UN report warns AI is advancing faster than science, regulation

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than scientific understanding and governments' ability to regulate it, creating growing risks that require urgent global action based on a shared scientific evidence base, a landmark United Nations report warned.

EDF, Marubeni, Acwa, Masdar in race for 12,000 MWh Saudi BESS projects

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

The Saudi Power Procurement Company (Principal Buyer) has prequalified 27 leading developers including global utility majors EDF, Kepco and Marubeni as well as regional heavyweights Masdar and Acwa for its second group of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects with a total capacity of 12,000 MWh.

Qatar records $3.4bn FDI capex in 2025 across 373 projects

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Qatar attracted $3.4 billion in FDI capital expenditure (capex) across 373 projects that generated 15,051 new jobs, according Invest Qatar’s 2025 Annual Report.

GCC becomes a provider of capital, infrastructure for global growth: report

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

In a world increasingly shaped by supply constraints, the GCC is shifting from a beneficiary of scarcity to a provider of the energy, capital, and infrastructure that underpin global growth, says a new BlackRock report.

IHC continues growth momentum through key investments, expansion in Q2

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, continued to execute its strategy of disciplined investment, portfolio expansion and active value creation across its diversified portfolio of businesses in the second quarter of this year.

Riyadh Air adds Malaga, Kuala Lumpur to its growing network

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has announced the addition of two new destinations to its growing network, launching ticket sales for flights linking Riyadh with Málaga (Spain) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).

Red Sea International secures Madinah site for mixed-use project

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Company said it has completed regulatory approvals and received handover of a 63,088 sqm prime plot of land in Madinah, thus marking the start of its contractual obligations under a 50-year lease agreement with the municipality.

Opec+ agrees to boost oil output by 188,000 bpd in August

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Seven Opec+ members have agreed to raise oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August 2026 as part of a gradual adjustment to the additional voluntary output cuts introduced in April 2023.

Air Arabia starts Sharjah–London Gatwick service

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.

India, Russia deepen economic ties as trade nears record $70bn

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Bilateral trade between India and Russia has reached a record high of nearly $70 billion, driven primarily by Russian oil and fertilizers exports as well Indian pharma products, thus reflecting the growing scope of economic ties between the two countries, a senior Indian government official said.

UN report warns AI is advancing faster than science, regulation

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than scientific understanding and governments' ability to regulate it, creating growing risks that require urgent global action based on a shared scientific evidence base, a landmark United Nations report warned.

Mabani Aljazeera plans big investment in premium Kenyan residential tower

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group, a leading Saudi construction and investment company, has announced plans to invest in Jabali Towers located at the heart of Tatu City SEZ in Kenya. A premier mixed-use project, it features a mix of studios and one- to three-bed apartments as well as premium amenities.

Johns Hopkins develops therapeutic nose spray vaccine for TB

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the US have developed an experimental therapeutic DNA vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) that is delivered through the nose, said a report.

MAIR to revamp Mall of Al Ain with retail, hotel upgrades

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

MAIR Group, a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate, is set to redevelop and expand its key retail asset, Mall of Al Ain, in Abu Dhabi, adding hotel facilities and upgrading the property's retail, dining, entertainment and public spaces.

India, Russia deepen economic ties as trade nears record $70bn

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Bilateral trade between India and Russia has reached a record high of nearly $70 billion, driven primarily by Russian oil and fertilizers exports as well Indian pharma products, thus reflecting the growing scope of economic ties between the two countries, a senior Indian government official said.

Visa launches threat intelligence platform

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Visa has launched the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP), a new solution that helps financial institutions detect and respond to cyber threats that can lead to fraud and financial loss, leveraging the same cybersecurity capabilities Visa uses to protect its own global network.

Multiply Media expands into Saudi Arabia via partnership with Cenomi Centers

Fri, 03 Jul 2026

Multiply Media Group (MMG), the UAE-headquartered Out-of-Home media powerhouse and a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group, today announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Cenomi Centers, Saudi Arabia's leading owner, operator and developer of contemporary lifestyle centres.

Thales wins contract to deliver multi-mission surveillance radars to Oman

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace sectors, in partnership with Omani contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver its latest-generation Tracsigma primary surveillance radar and two RSM NG secondary surveillance radars.

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