At least 12 people were killed and 309 others injured in an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, prompting the temporary suspension of airport operations as Saudi authorities assess the damage and verify the safety of the facility.
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Russia has announced that it had lifted some restrictions on diesel exports, following an agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump to allow Russian diesel supplies to reach US and international markets.
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An Omani co-pilot on a flydubai flight FZ1073 scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30 had planned to seize control of the aircraft and crash it into a terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack before he was thwarted by the captain, said media reports citing the UAE attorney-general.
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Oil prices fell on Friday after US President Donald Trump said Washington would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, citing what he described as productive discussions with Tehran and easing concerns over further disruption to Middle East energy supplies.
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GCC capital markets have witnessed significant development in recent years, driven by governments’ efforts to diversify funding sources and deepen capital markets, said top rating agency Fitch, adding the combined market capitalisation of listed equity markets across the Gulf region stands at around $4 trillion.
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Saudi Arabia has launched a major military operation against Houthi targets in Yemen after attacks on two Saudi airports killed three people and injured 36 others, with the coalition warning that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure “will not go unpunished”.
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has celebrated the groundbreaking of Azizi Florence, its AED30 billion master-planned community in Sharjah.
GCC project contract awards fell sharply in the third quarter of 2026 as the economic impact of the region’s prolonged geopolitical turmoil weighed on activity, although awards for the first nine months of the year rose 2.5% over the same period last year to hit $204.1 billion, said a report.
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to allow highly skilled foreign workers to bring eligible family members to the Kingdom while completing their work visa procedures, the Ministry of Interior announced Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia has restored oil flows through its strategic East-West Pipeline to 5.8 million barrels per day (bpd), strengthening the Kingdom’s ability to move crude to global markets.
Gulf states are seeking to strengthen industrial co-operation and expand manufacturing’s contribution to their economies as they pursue diversification and greater resilience, said senior officials on the opening day of the inaugural 'Made in GCC Forum and Exhibition 2026' in Bahrain.
The UAE ranks first globally in citizen satisfaction with government digital services, with 89% of respondents rating them highly, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) sixth annual edition of its 2026 Digital Government Citizen Survey Report.
Global oil inventories have depleted to "scarily thin" levels, and rebuilding the world's energy buffers could take up to two years once vital shipping lanes reopen, Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser warned Monday.
Wynn Al Marjan Island, a $5.7-billion beachfront resort in Ras Al Khaimah, has unveiled the designs for its luxury project - Wynn Marina - positioning it as a waterfront destination and gateway to the wider resort. The 98-berth superyacht marina will offer views of yachts, waterfront activity and Gulf sunsets.
Oman’s total electricity generation rose 4.3% year on year to 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in the first eight months of 2026, while water production fell 3.5%, preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed.
US President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday that he said was "effective immediately", but Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was still waiting to see details of the deal. Also there was no word from Moscow on the announcement
Riyadh will host the second edition of the World Stadiums & Arenas Summit on October 14–15, 2026 at Hilton Riyadh, bringing together government officials, investors, developers and industry experts to explore opportunities in sports infrastructure development and investment.
Oman’s construction sector is poised for growth, supported by a pipeline of projects worth $120 billion through 2030 spanning infrastructure, tourism and industrial development, with the sector’s investment opportunities set to be highlighted at Project Oman 2026 in Muscat this November.
The question is no longer how to build bigger data centres. It is how to deploy infrastructure fast enough to keep up with AI, says Roger (Zhaoyang) Wang, General Manager of Global Data Centers, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.
The fourth Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition and the second Middle East Cosmetics Show has opened at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), bringing together regional and international companies and brands.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve is pioneering a conservation initiative that combines renewable energy generation with wildlife restoration, breeding threatened Sand gazelles within an operational solar park in Saudi Arabia.
GEMS Education, one of the oldest and largest private K-12 education providers, has unveiled GR8 School, a global-first model combining hyper-personalised AI-powered learning with specially trained teachers (human mentors) and real-world expertise.
Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a leading master developer, has partnered with global hospitality agency TGP International to develop a new Food Hall at Multaqa AlMadinah Mall.
The Seventh Forum of Central Shariah Authorities has stressed the importance of ensuring that central Shariah authorities keep pace with rapid developments in the global financial sector and strengthen coordination and consultation on emerging issues.
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has concluded a working visit to Japan aimed at strengthening cooperation in industry, technology and artificial intelligence, with meetings held in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the Dubai Glydways automated transit system at a premium retail destination in the emirate - Bluewaters. The system uses autonomous electric vehicles supported by artificial intelligence technologies, operating on dedicated guideways.
Global ad spend is forecast to grow 11.9% to $1.34 trillion in 2026, according to the latest data from WARC Media. This comes on the back of strong 10.0% growth in 2024 and 2025.
The Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 kicks off next Tuesday bringing together more than 700 global leaders and experts from government, business, academia, sport and culture.
