300,000sqm PREMIUM DEVELOPMENT

Emaar unveils $3.27bn office district in Dubai Creek Harbour

Mon, 09 Nov 2026

Dubai master developer Emaar has announced that a new commercial and office district spanning 300,000 sq m is being planned alongside Dubai Square in Dubai Creek Harbour, at a total investment of AED12 billion ($3.27 billion). It will include direct access to two metro stations and Dubai Square, alongside four hotels and three urban parks.

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2,117-km LONG NETWORK

Gulf countries ink landmark rail agreement in Bahrain; target 2030 operations

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

The GCC countries have signed the landmark General Railway Agreement at a high-profile regional transport ministers' meeting in Bahrain. The Gulf bloc plans to complete a 2,117-km-long railway network connecting all six member states - from Kuwait to Oman - with full operations targeted by 2030-end.

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OVER 7,300 HOMES, 2,783 HOTEL ROOMS

Saudi PIF unit Ardara kicks off first phase of AlWadi development

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

Ardara, a company of Saudi wealth fund PIF, said early construction works have begun on the first cluster of its AlWadi development in Abha. On completion, the 2-million-sq-m development will boast 7,306 apartments, 90 villas and townhouses as well as 2,783 hotel keys.

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HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION BOOST

Jereh lands $2.7bn Abu Dhabi oil and gas development packages

Sun, 08 Nov 2026

China’s Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering has secured three major oil and gas development packages from ADNOC Onshore with a combined contract value of $2.7 billion. These packages cover Ruwais Diyab unconventional gas project, Bab/North East Bab facilities and Bu Hasa facilities development.

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ANALYSIS

GCC capital markets enter new phase as funding sources diversify: Fitch

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

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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Top This Week

Al Dhafra Petroleum awards $272m Abu Dhabi water plant deal

Sat, 07 Nov 2026

UAE-based Al Dhafra Petroleum has signed an AED1 billion ($272 million) agreement with Excel Astra Engineering & Construction to deliver new produced water treatment facilities at the Haliba oil field in Abu Dhabi. It is Al Dhafra Petroleum’s largest design, build and operate agreement to date.

Acwa inks $478m water purchase deal for Phase II of Hassyan desal project

Sat, 07 Nov 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said it has signed a AED1.76 billion ($478 million) water purchase agreement with Saudi utility major Acwa for the second phase of its SWRO desalination project at Hassyan complex in Dubai. On completion, the emirate’s desalinated water production capacity will reach 735 MIGD by 2029.

RAK Ceramics delivers revenue growth, strong profitability in Q3

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

RAK Ceramics, one of the world’s leading lifestyle ceramics brands, reported strong financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Gulftainer announces 1,000-truck deal; major automotive logistics park

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

The company has signed three-way deal with United Al Saqer Heavy Equipment to expand distribution capacity and strengthen logistics network in the UAE and GCC

Major developers to showcase properties at Abu Dhabi's IREIS 2026

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

More than 4,000 property buyers, investors, real estate brokers, developers, asset managers and trade visitors are expected to participate at the International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS) 2026 in Abu Dhabi next week.

Oil surges towards $100 as fresh tanker attacks threaten Hormuz shipping

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

Crude rebounds after election-driven sell-off as Iran reports three more vessels damaged; attacks on Gulf shipping continue at near-record pace

AI stock rout wipes trillions off global markets after Democrats' election sweep

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

Technology shares lead worldwide sell-off as investors fear tighter regulation and a slowdown in data centre construction; Asian chipmakers suffer heavy losses

Saudi Fund signs $403m loans for Syria infrastructure projects

Fri, 06 Nov 2026

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed six concessional development loan agreements worth more than $403 million with the Syrian government to help support infrastructure rehabilitation, restore essential public services and improve living conditions as the country works towards recovery.

ADIPEC 2026 closes with record $67bn in energy agreements

Thu, 05 Nov 2026

A record-breaking ADIPEC 2026 ended on a solid note with more than 50,000 deals worth an estimated $67 billion being sealed over four days, up 26.4% over 2025. The mega energy event welcomed 240,000 attendees from 170 countries, thus reinforcing its position as a global meeting point for the energy sector.

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