Dubai’s residential property market maintained its strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with transaction values reaching AED140.8 billion ($38.34 billion) despite regional geopolitical uncertainty and the seasonal slowdown associated with Ramadan, according to a new report by Morgan’s International Realty.
OQ Base Industries and Oman Oil Marketing Company signed an MoU to collaborate on alternative energy, including solar power, EV charging infrastructure, biofuels, and methanol fuel blending, supporting Oman’s energy transition and sustainability goals.
Emirates has reached a milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Britain concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement on Wednesday, in what officials described as a landmark deal expected to deepen economic ties and deliver significant benefits to both sides.
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market experienced strategic recalibration, steady structural demand drivers, and continued investor confidence despite a more complex regional economic backdrop in the first quarter of this year, a report said.
Leo & Loona Kids Park has opened at The Avenues Mall Bahrain, introducing one of the region’s leading indoor family entertainment concepts to the Kingdom.
GymNation, an upcoming gym operator, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from certain funds and entities controlled by HPS Investment Partners, a part of global asset manager BlackRock, in one of the first regional investments of its size since the Iran conflict commenced.
Aramex, a leading global provider of logistics and transportation solutions, has appointed Archer Fu as its new Senior Vice President (SVP) East. In his new role, Fu will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth strategy across the Eastern region, covering Oceania, North Asia and South East Asia.
Magrabi Retail, a leading eyewear retailer in the Middle East, has announced the proposed acquisition of 51% of the issued share capital of the Baraka Optics Group, one of the largest premium optical retail chains in Egypt.
Global investor services group IQ-EQ today announced that its subsidiary Gordian Capital (Gordian) has achieved regulatory approval to expand its institutional cross-border fund platform and fund solutions offering into Dubai from its new office at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Batelco by Beyon, a leading provider of innovative telecommunications and digital services in Bahrain that connects and empowers people, has introduced ‘Postpaid World’, a new offering that enables customers to use their data and minutes both locally and internationally as part of a single plan.
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), a leading provider of mobility services in Dubai, and its strategic partner Bolt today announced the entry of Bolt’s ride-hailing services in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the partnership’s expansion across the UAE.
Fablemill, a Bahraini production company, has joined forces with London-based Goldfinch International to launch a bold new platform supporting the growth of film, TV and creative industries in the region. It is tailored to help creative industries scale through smarter policy development and support for local creative projects.
Hopes of a breakthrough in efforts to end the US-Israeli conflict with Iran rose after President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance struck an optimistic tone, suggesting that negotiations with Tehran were making significant progress and that a deal to halt hostilities could be within reach.