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Kepco secures $1.4bn Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) has announced that it has secured contracts worth $1.4 billion from Saudi oil giant Aramco for the construction and operation of the second phase of the kingdom’s Jafurah cogeneration power plant which, on completion, will boast a 331MW capacity.

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REDIRECTING

Saudi economy stays resilient despite disruption of momentum: IMF

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

The Saudi economy is proving resilient in the face of the war in the Middle East thanks to strong fundamentals and diversified logistical and oil infrastructure, said an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission statement.

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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector makes strong recovery in May

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector strengthened in May, as the latest Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia PMI showed output increasingly sharply as domestic demand improved and supply chains stabilised.

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DRONES INTERCEPTED

Iran missiles target Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes Qeshm Island

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Iran fired missiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait as the United States carried out fresh military strikes against Iranian targets and enforced its maritime blockade in the Gulf yesterday, in one of the most serious escalations since a fragile ceasefire took hold.

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COMMENT

Bahrain's resilience and resolution

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

His Majesty King Hamad’s statement during yesterday’s Cabinet session: ‘You were the nation’s strength in times of war, and you remain its enduring strength in times of peace’ was not merely praise for citizens’ stance during an exceptional period.

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International tourism up 2% in Q1, Middle East arrivals drop 14%

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

International tourist arrivals grew 2% during the first quarter of 2026, despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March.

Abu Dhabi freezes rents for residential, commercial properties

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi has imposed a temporary freeze on rents across the emirate, barring landlords from increasing lease rates for residential, commercial and industrial properties until further notice, in a move expected to provide relief to tenants amid heightened regional uncertainty.

'When Strait of Hormuz is strangled, the world's poorest cannot breathe'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Nearly one billion people living in the world's most vulnerable economies could face higher living costs, inflation and slower growth as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drive up global oil prices, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned.

60-day carnival: Dubai Summer Surprises to return from July 2 to Aug 30

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

The countdown to Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 has officially begun, with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) encouraging residents and visitors alike to take part in the various events of the city’s favourite summer festival, which returns from July 2 to August 30.

Aramco, Emerson to co-develop corrosion management solutions

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Global automation leader Emerson has announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Alba to acquire France's Aluminium Dunkerque in $2.2bn deal

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has agreed to acquire Aluminium Dunkerque – the largest aluminium smelter in the European Union – in a deal worth $2.2 billion, a report in the Gulf Daily News said.

Mumtalakat forms partnership with TRAIL, to invest in to invest in SLAM Fund

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and TRAIL, the French investment company, have announced a strategic partnership under which Mumtalakat will be an investor in SLAM, the first private equity fund dedicated to the Sport, Luxury, Arts and Music sectors.

Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 resumes operations

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 resumed operations on Monday, receiving and operating flights from international airlines as part of a phased reopening plan.

Dubai issues new law on strengthening social services

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Dubai has introduced a new legal framework aimed at strengthening social services, protecting vulnerable groups, and enhancing community development across the emirate.

Kepco secures $1.4bn Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) has announced that it has secured contracts worth $1.4 billion from Saudi oil giant Aramco for the construction and operation of the second phase of the kingdom’s Jafurah cogeneration power plant which, on completion, will boast a 331MW capacity.

Kepco secures $1.4bn Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) has announced that it has secured contracts worth $1.4 billion from Saudi oil giant Aramco for the construction and operation of the second phase of the kingdom’s Jafurah cogeneration power plant which, on completion, will boast a 331MW capacity.

AlUla recognised for sustainable astrotourism excellence

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

AlUla has once again been recognised by Wanderlust, the UK’s leading travel magazine, making its prestigious Green List for the second year in a row.

Kepco secures $1.4bn Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) has announced that it has secured contracts worth $1.4 billion from Saudi oil giant Aramco for the construction and operation of the second phase of the kingdom’s Jafurah cogeneration power plant which, on completion, will boast a 331MW capacity.

Bahrain's resilience and resolution

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

His Majesty King Hamad’s statement during yesterday’s Cabinet session: ‘You were the nation’s strength in times of war, and you remain its enduring strength in times of peace’ was not merely praise for citizens’ stance during an exceptional period.

First Avenue consortium secures $533m Makkah development project

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

A consortium comprising First Avenue for Real Estate Development Company, Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company (Al Majdiah) and Rekaz Real Estate Company has secured a key contract for the development of the East Hindawiyah District Project in Makkah.

PureHealth unit launches University of Nicosia campus in Athens

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

PureHealth, a major healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the opening of its University of Nicosia campus in Athens through its Greek subsidiary. The university introduces a GenNext model of healthcare education, embedding AI, data analytics and digital health into core clinical training.

PureHealth unit launches University of Nicosia campus in Athens

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

PureHealth, a major healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the opening of its University of Nicosia campus in Athens through its Greek subsidiary. The university introduces a GenNext model of healthcare education, embedding AI, data analytics and digital health into core clinical training.

60-day carnival: Dubai Summer Surprises to return from July 2 to Aug 30

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

The countdown to Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 has officially begun, with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) encouraging residents and visitors alike to take part in the various events of the city’s favourite summer festival, which returns from July 2 to August 30.

BHB signs pledge of allegiance, underscoring support for Bahrain’s leadership

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Bahrain Bourse (BHB) has signed the Pledge of Allegiance to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, thus reflecting its steadfast pride in the kingdom’s wise leadership and reaffirming its commitment to playing an active role in driving its sustainable growth and progress across Bahrain.

M42, Arcera join hands to advance GenNext life sciences in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

M42, a global health leader powered by AI and genomics, has signed an agreement with Arcera, a global life sciences company, to formalise a strategic, non-exclusive collaboration focused on advancing biopharma localisation, clinical development and next-generation healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai Taxi Company in deal to boost mobility services in Ajman

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has signed an agreement with AJ Industries, an expert in sustainable and innovative automotive solutions in Ajman, in bid to scale its operational expertise, digital platforms and e-hailing capabilities to support the mobility ecosystem in the emirate.

Fintech.TV, ADX to launch region’s first live news studio at Abu Dhabi bourse

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Fintech.TV, the global broadcasting platform for entrepreneurs and investors based at New York Stock Exchange, has announced a landmark partnership deal with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group to establish the region’s first international financial news studio reporting 'live' from a stock exchange.

One Indian national killed, 63 injured in attack on Kuwait airport

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

One Indian national was killed and 63 people were injured following Iranian missile and drone attacks on the Kuwait International Airport in the early hours of Wednesday, according to reports.

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