NORTH FIELD WEST PROJECT

QatarEnergy awards EPC contract for 16 MTPA LNG plant

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

QatarEnergy has awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the onshore LNG plant of the North Field West (NFW) project, a key component of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion.

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SPOTLIGHT

Arab region’s economy recovers, growth projected at 3.7% in 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

The Arab region is experiencing a gradual economic recovery despite mounting challenges, according to a new report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

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MODERN, COMFORTABLE JOURNEYS

Etihad Rail reveals how passenger experience will be on network

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Etihad Rail has now revealed new details on what passengers can expect when the UAE’s national passenger rail network starts services later this year.

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$2.8bn INVESTMENT

Beyon wins Kuwait's fixed telcom network development deal

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Beyon, the Bahrain headquartered-telecom leader, has announced its selection by the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) as the winning investor for the Fixed Telecommunications Network Development Project in Kuwait.

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INSIGHT

Private equity resurgence gathers steam, competition rises: report

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

A resurgence in global private equity is gathering steam after a rebound in dealmaking last year that saw both buyout deals and exits surge ahead to register their second highest values on record, says a report from Bain & Company.

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Top This Week

AD Ports, Nimex break ground on new LPG storage terminal at Kezad

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

AD Ports Group has joined hands with Abu Dhabi-based Nimex Terminals for the groundbreaking of UAE's first private-sector liquified petroleum gas (LPG) terminal hub at Khalifa Port. The Phase I of the project is likely to be commissioned within the next three years.

Apartments at world's second tallest tower start at $1.35m

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced updated pricing for residences at Burj Azizi, with apartments now available from AED4.97 million ($1.35 million).

Aramco JV inks deal with Arcapita to build major logistics facility at Spark

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

ASMO, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and DHL Supply Chain, has partnered with Arcapita, a global alternative investment firm, to develop a 1.4 million sq m purpose-built logistics facility at King Salman Energy Park (Spark) in Saudi Arabia that will house a 43,000-sq-m Grade-A warehouse as well as offices and staff facilities.

Heisco snaps up $567m KOC upstream infrastructure development work

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Company has announced that it has secured a major contract worth KD174.2 million ($567.4 million) from Kuwait Oil Company for the construction of flowlines and associated works at its upstream oil facilities.

Saipem secures $500m EPCI contract for Aramco project

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Italian group Saipem has announced that it has secured a new engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract for an offshore project from Saudi oil giant Aramco. The work is for a 48-inch trunkline, comprising 65 km offshore and 12 km onshore in Safaniya oil field.

Saudi Arabia's 2025 budget deficit rises to $73bn

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Saudi Arabia recorded total revenues of SR1.11 trillion ($295.87 billion) in 2025, while expenditures reached approximately SR1.389 trillion ($370.24 billion), resulting in a budget deficit of SR276.61 billion ($73.73 billion), the kingdom's Ministry of Finance has announced.

Dubai completes 124 real estate projects worth $7.49bn in 2025

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Dubai witnessed notable progress in the pace of real estate project completion in 2025, with the number of completed projects rising to 124, marking a 7% increase and a total value of AED27.5 billion ($7.49 billion), reflecting a 23% increase.

Buhur, Jindal to set up carbon steel pipe manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) has entered into a deal with a venture of Buhur Investment Company and Jindal Saw Company, for the establishment of a carbon steel pipes manufacturing plant with an annual production capacity of up to 350,000 MT.

Ducab marks regional first successful test of extra high voltage cables

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Ducab, a leading UAE-based end-to-end energy solutions provider and manufacturer of high-quality cables and wires, has marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of the Middle East’s first Extended Pre-qualification (EPQ) testing in collaboration with Brugg Cables, a leading suppliers of speciallised high-voltage accessories.

AtkinsRéalis, Futurecity join hands to shape the future of Mideast cities

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

AtkinsRéalis, the global design and engineering consultancy, has announced plans to join forces with Futurecity, a leading cultural placemaking agency, in a move that will see the two work together on major projects in the region that will shape the future of Middle East cities.

Oil near seven-month high as Mideast war clouds loom

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Oil prices were hovering near seven-month highs on Wednesday as the threat of military conflict ​between the US and Iran ​that could disrupt supply continued ​to worry investors as talks between the parties are set for Thursday. Brent prices soared to $71.10 per barrel, their highest since July 31, 2025.

Etihad’s A380 makes its Thailand debut this October

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Etihad Airways will introduce its A380 to Bangkok for the first time this October, bringing The Residence, the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, to Thailand and increasing capacity on one of its most popular leisure routes.

EGA delivers solid results for FY 2025; revenue soars to $8.7bn

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced strong underlying financial performance and record sales for FY 2025 with a 14% jump in its revenue which soared to hit AED32 billion ($8.7 billion), while its underlying net profit, excluding GAC, surged by 16% to hit AED2.12 billion ($578 million).

Arab region’s economy recovers, growth projected at 3.7% in 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

The Arab region is experiencing a gradual economic recovery despite mounting challenges, according to a new report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

Work completed on pontoons, floating facilities at Dilmunia Marina

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Ithmaar Development Company (IDC) has announced that work has been completed on the pontoons and floating facilities at its premium project Dilmunia Marina in Bahrain in co-operation with United Marine Trading, a specialist in marina design, construction, and maintenance of marinas.

Gulf Air, Bahrain Airport Company seal landmark investment deal

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

National carrier Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company, the operator of Bahrain International Airport, have announced a major milestone in their human capital transformation with the introduction of a market-benchmarked Compensation and Benefits Framework, alongside an enhanced Medical Insurance Program.

MKF opens registration for scholarship programme for Bahraini students

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has opened the registration for its 'Rayaat' scholarship programme for the 2026–2027 academic year. This year’s program is offering undergraduate scholarships in partnership with University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic.

Italian furniture brand Miki Ferrari opens first Mideast showroom

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Italian luxury furniture brand Miki Ferrari has entered the Middle East market with the opening of its first regional showroom in Sharjah. The new store showcases its contemporary Italian furniture in a warm and welcoming space reflective of its innovative approach to design and craftsmanship.

GCC-India launch free trade negotiations

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and India have launched trade agreement negotiations, marking a new phase in the strategic partnership.

Beyon wins Kuwait's fixed telcom network development deal

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Beyon, the Bahrain headquartered-telecom leader, has announced its selection by the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) as the winning investor for the Fixed Telecommunications Network Development Project in Kuwait.

Parkin Company records 47pc jump in its Q4 revenue for 2025

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Parkin Company, a leading provider of paid public parking facilities in Dubai, has reported a 47% jump in its fourth-quarter revenue for 2025, while its net profit surged by 53% on the back of portfolio expansion, higher seasonal card sales and the introduction of variable tariffs.

Lulu Chairman donates AED150m to UAE orphans endowment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026

Yusuff Ali M A, Chairman of Lulu Group International, has contributed AED150 million ($40.84 million) in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative.

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