Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer, has officially broken ground on Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, its AED15 billion ($4.08 billion) gated waterfront community located on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi.
Read more
Travel and tourism conditions have strengthened across most of the world, a new World Economic Forum report finds, but destinations face a growing challenge: turning record demand into lasting value amid rising costs, geopolitical and climate disruptions.
Read more
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are moving to deepen military coordination as Houthi attacks on the kingdom intensify, with the three countries preparing an urgent meeting of their chiefs of staff under a newly signed joint defence pact.
Read more
Tecnimont, a leading global contractor for highly complex plants, has joined hands with ADNOC Gas for the groundbreaking of its $4.3 billion Rich Gas Development Phase 3 Project in Abu Dhabi. Once completed in 2030, the plant will reach an output capacity of 8 million tonnes per year.
Read more
Oil, gold and silver have followed markedly different trajectories over the past six months, as geopolitical tensions, changing US interest-rate expectations reshape global commodity markets. Oil has responded to geopolitical developments, while gold has been driven primarily by monetary policy and silver by both rates and industrial demand, said an expert.
Read more
Microsoft will invest more than $10 billion in capital and operating expenditure in the Middle East through 2030, as the technology giant accelerates its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion across Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to send a message to Iran’s Gulf neighbours, saying Tehran’s security must be guaranteed if the wider region is to avoid being drawn into continuing instability.
An artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to an Australian government health statistics portal while conducting research on public medicine spending, prompting a forensic investigation into the incident and whether other government systems were affected.
The GCC and North Africa have about $90 billion worth of hotel and resort projects in the pipeline, adding nearly 200,000 rooms to the region’s existing supply, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accounting for around half of this (110,000 rooms), said a report released ahead of a key industry event in Dubai.
The Central Bank of the UAE has announced it has been decided to prohibit all branches of Bank Melli Iran operating in the UAE from conducting any financial transactions to and from Iran, including trade finance and fund transfers.
Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) has announced that it has achieved a major safety milestone clocking 20 million man-hours at the landmark mixed-use project - Jeddah Tower - which is on the way to become the world's tallest building with a planned height of over 1,000m.
X Architects has unveiled Zayed Waterfront, a conceptual 2.3 million-sq-m masterplan proposed for Mina Zayed that reimagines the historic Abu Dhabi port as a new waterfront gateway with three connected districts, thus forming a new urban sequence between downtown Abu Dhabi, Corniche and Saadiyat Island.
Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and internationally recognised AI expert Mo Gawdat will share his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, human judgment, and responsible decision-making at the Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain.
US President Donald Trump has proposed a $10 billion fund to rebuild war-damaged energy infrastructure and develop oil and gas export routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, with $5 billion in US funding and a matching $5 billion contribution from Gulf and other regional partners.
Saudi authorities have announced the opening of several newly developed lanes along the Third Ring Road and Prince Saud Al Faisal Road following a major expansion programme. The scope of work includes an additional 1.5-km stretch on the Third Ring Road that will help cut travel times by over 90%.
Mammoet, a global leader in engineered heavy lift sector, has successfully performed the first e-powered marshalling of a monopile in real-world conditions for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm project. It was completed in collaboration with Van Oord, and project developers Ørsted and PGE.
Dubai is getting another luxury beachfront escape. Address The Bay at Emaar Beachfront is set to open in 2027, bringing the signature Address experience to one of the city’s most sought-after waterfront addresses.
Worldwide air cargo tonnages rebounded in mid-September after the usual annual dip around the US and Canadian Labour Day holiday, with chargeable weight rising for a fourth consecutive week. However volumes from the Middle East and South Asia fell 4%, while Africa also recorded a 4% decline.
Oil, gold and silver have followed markedly different trajectories over the past six months, as geopolitical tensions, changing US interest-rate expectations reshape global commodity markets. Oil has responded to geopolitical developments, while gold has been driven primarily by monetary policy and silver by both rates and industrial demand, said an expert.
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract valued at nearly AED1 billion ($272.3 million) for the construction of 272 new villas and townhouses in Phase 7 of the Nad Al Sheba Gardens residential development. The project is set for completion in Q2 2028.
The UAE has recorded significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth among 48 countries assessed for protecting nuclear facilities against sabotage.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, marked the launch of its enhanced Code of Conduct at a special ceremony held in the company premises. This represents a key milestone in boosting Alba’s governance framework, mitigating emerging risks and reinforcing a culture of integrity and accountability.
MG Motor, a British-born automotive brand, said its exclusive Kuwaiti distributor Adel Alghanim Automotive has announced the unveiling of its new MG 4S facility in the country's Shuwaikh district. Spread over five floors, the 25,500-sq-m showroom is one of MG's largest facilities worldwide.
Bahrain's Ministry of Social Development has welcomed AMAN Compliance Solutions' partnership with Family Microfinance House (FMH) at a ceremony held at the ministry's headquarters in Manama.
e& UAE today announced the launch of its secure website hosting service, providing government entities and businesses with locally hosted website infrastructure supported by 24/7 network and security monitoring.
The global debut Bentley’s all-new Torcal has taken place, the car becoming the brand’s fourth model line.
Club Hawaii @ Bahrain Surf Park, a first-of-its-kind surf and leisure destination at Bilaj Al Jazayer development in Bahrain has achieved a major construction milestone with the completion of lagoon filling ahead of its opening this year. Once operational, the surf park will generate up to 1,000 waves per hour.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are moving to deepen military coordination as Houthi attacks on the kingdom intensify, with the three countries preparing an urgent meeting of their chiefs of staff under a newly signed joint defence pact.
