Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement has launched the RFQ process for the development of two renewable energy projects - Adam Solar IPP (integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Sinaw Solar IPP - being set up at a total investment of RO398 ($1.03 billion).
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The US military launched a new series of airstrikes on Friday after Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz with a drone, thus presenting a fresh test for the fragile ceasefire, said media reports, even as Israel and Lebanon reached a framework deal for peace.
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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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The UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily suspended its operation to escort and evacuate ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel came under attack, raising fresh concerns over maritime security despite a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the Iran conflict.
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Rescue teams continued to search through the rubble of collapsed buildings across Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes struck near the capital, Caracas, leaving at least 235 people dead and thousands injured.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Bahrain officials on Thursday on the final leg of a trip to the Middle East where he has sought to sell the Trump administration's preliminary Iran accord to skeptical Gulf Arab allies.
Radisson continues to expand in Saudi Arabia, with 50 hotels open and under development across the kingdom, as it targets 100 properties in operation by 2030. The group aims to open 1,000 more rooms in the country during the second half, said a top official.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies on Wednesday that Washington's landmark agreement with Iran would not come at the expense of their security, as he met leaders in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait during a regional tour aimed at easing concerns over the deal.
High casualties are feared after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast within less than a minute on Wednesday, collapsing buildings, damaging infrastructure and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency.
Saudi Arabia's Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has announced the opening of applications for foreign real estate ownership through its Saudi Properties portal. This is the official portal for the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law, following its coming into force from January.
Ladun Investment Company said its joint venture with Al Ayuni Investment has been awarded SAR2.4 billion ($639 million) contracts for the infrastructure development works on key Al Qirawan, Al Narjis and Namar plots under the Real Estate Balance Program – Phase One in Riyadh.
Arcapita, the global alternative investment firm, has signed a partnership deal with Hines, one of the world’s largest real assets investment managers, to jointly explore the creation of an institutional-grade platform focused on industrial and logistics real estate assets across the Gulf region.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has announced a plan to evacuate 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation would be conducted in co-ordination with Iran, Oman and US and all other stakeholders from the maritime industry.
AD Ports Group has announced that it has acquired an additional 30% equity stake valued at AED1.1 billion ($300 million) in one of its most strategic assets, Global Feeder Shipping (GFS), the world’s fourth-largest container feeder shipping line by capacity, thus raising its holding to 81%.
The current pace of launches have put Dubai on track for one of its biggest real estate years in history with the value of prospect and new development projects across the emirate since the beginning of 2026 surging to more than AED275 billion ($75 billion), said a report.
Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement has launched the RFQ process for the development of two renewable energy projects - Adam Solar IPP (integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Sinaw Solar IPP - being set up at a total investment of RO398 ($1.03 billion).
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members.
Valvoline, a global leader in automotive and industrial solutions, has announced the launch of its commercial business operations for the newly-formed Valvoline Arabia Lubricants Company (ValCo). Headquartered in Jeddah, ValCo's offices will serve as Valvoline's regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia.
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.
Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced that work has begun on the National Tennis Centre, a world-class sports facility coming up at Saudi Arabia’s capital of entertainment, sport, and culture Qidiya City. On completion, it will feature 30 courts, open public spaces and fan zones.
Abu Dhabi Biobank, a strategic initiative between the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, and global health leader M42, has announced a strategic partnership with BioTwin to expand the deployment of their AI-based Virtual Human Twin technology focusing on early detection, prevention and precision health in Abu Dhabi.
PMKConsult and Havelock One Interiors have completed the full turnkey refurbishment of the RAK Academy Khuzam campus for leading developer Marjan. Spanning 226,000 sq ft, the project scope included design development and revamp of a leading international school in UAE.
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.
India is looking to attract greater participation from overseas Indians in its growth story as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposits reach approximately $166 billion, including $33.7 billion in Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits, industry leaders revealed.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), CrowdStrike and e&, has completed the first cohort of a government-backed cybersecurity startup accelerator programme aimed at helping develop over 500 cybersecurity startups under its national cybersecurity strategy.
Nissan Middle East closed Fiscal Year 2025 (April 2025 to March 2026) by delivering a landmark financial and commercial performance, concluding the period as the most profitable year on record for the regional entity.
Dubai's Museum of the Future has launched a global open call inviting people in the UAE and around the world to contribute ideas and creative concepts that will help shape its next generation of immersive experiences and future-focused content.
The US military launched a new series of airstrikes on Friday after Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz with a drone, thus presenting a fresh test for the fragile ceasefire, said media reports, even as Israel and Lebanon reached a framework deal for peace.
