Oil prices extended their rally on Tuesday after surging about 5% in the previous session, as fresh demands by US President Donald Trump and Iran's insistence on major concessions from Washington cast renewed doubt over efforts to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
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Zain Group, a leading telecommunications services company in the region, has announced that its first-half net profit rose 73% year-on-year to KD220 million ($717 million), boosted by gains from strategic investments, while revenue surged 5% to hit KD1.14 billion ($3.68 billion).
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ADNOC Gas, a key subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has delivered solid results for the second quarter with a net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, thus reflecting strong operational performance in a challenging operating environment.
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Oil prices are climbing once again, and with them, fears that inflation could make an unwelcome return. Renewed tensions between the US and Iran have shifted investors' attention back to the impact of higher energy costs on the global economy, said a leading global market strategist.
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US President Donald Trump has signalled that Washington is putting greater emphasis on economic pressure on Iran, saying the United States is only “semi-negotiating” with Tehran as Iran grapples with severe inflation and financial strain.
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has reported solid results for the second quarter with its net profit surging 13% to SAR2.18 billion ($580 million) and its revenue hitting SAR10.9 billion ($2.87 billion), helped by higher commodity prices and increased gold sales volumes.
Iran and Oman have signalled that they are close to reaching an agreement on arrangements for commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes of a breakthrough in the crisis that has disrupted one of the world's most important energy corridors.
The UAE joined the trade ministers from the BRICS group as they met in India to discuss ways to strengthen the multilateral trading system, improving trade resilience and market connectivity, as well as supporting SMEs amid growing challenges to global commerce owing to Strait of Hormuz shutdown.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced that one of its vessels was targeted by a missile today while transiting the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday (August 8). The incident resulted in no injuries, and the situation has been brought under control, said ADNOC in a statement.
Oman's industrial estates operator Madayn has announced that its Suhar Industrial City has attracted more than RO214 million ($555 million) in investment commitments during the first half with 39 contracts signed for projects covering more than 1.1 million sq m area.
Spanish water company Aqualia has secured a three-year contract renewal from National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) for the operation and maintenance of three floating desalination plants in Yanbu with a combined capacity of 150,000 cu m of drinking water per day.
Red Sea International, a specialist in modular construction and prefabricated buildings, has sought regulatory approval to raise SAR280 million ($73.7 million) through a rights issue of 28 million ordinary shares, which would boost its capital to SAR762.7 million ($201 million).
ADNOC Logistics & Services has announced the acquisition of five modern Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) and six Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) for a combined investment of approximately $1.3 billion (AED4.8 billion).
The Hub – Transport Advisory, a UK-headquartered specialist transport sector consultancy, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia with the support of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business setup and growth platform. The Hub is already supporting Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on a strategic project.
Diesel prices in the US and Europe have risen sharply amid disruptions to supplies of refined oil products, including diesel fuel. US ultra-low sulfur diesel futures surged 7.4% to settle at $4.19 per gallon on Monday, while in Europe, the diesel refining margins witnessed a 10% drop.
The European Union has indefinitely postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), meaning visa-exempt travellers will not yet need to obtain travel authorisation before visiting participating European countries.
The Hub – Transport Advisory, a UK-headquartered specialist transport sector consultancy, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia with the support of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business setup and growth platform. The Hub is already supporting Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on a strategic project.
Islamic finance is evolving beyond its traditional role as a source of funding to become a strategic connector between liquidity-rich markets and fast-growing economies, says a new Standard Chartered report.
Dubai developer Meraas said it has teamed up with International Foundation Group to break ground on two residential buildings being developed as part of the third phase of its City Walk Crestlane, thus marking the next construction milestone in the continued expansion of the residential community.
Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the GCC, delivered resilient underlying financial performance in H1 2026 with the total revenue increasing 4.4% YoY to AED2,794 million ($760.79 million), supported by patient visits exceeding 3.7 million, up 9.9% YoY.
Implementing or expanding AI is the top priority for UAE commerce leaders this year, ahead of growing the customer base and adapting to changing buyer behaviours, says a new research from Salesforce, a leading AI CRM company.
Persistent payment delays and rising default concerns are putting increasing pressure on liquidity and cash flow management in the UAE, says the latest Atradius Payment Practices Barometer.
Implementing or expanding AI is the top priority for UAE commerce leaders this year, ahead of growing the customer base and adapting to changing buyer behaviours, says a new research from Salesforce, a leading AI CRM company.
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Autonomous A2Z (A2Z), South Korea's leading autonomous driving company, have signed a commercial agreement valued at $7 million to deploy Level-4 mobility solutions in the UAE.
The tenth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference will take place from October 26 to 29 under the theme “The Power of Legacy".
Versatile International, the first fully integrated stone project management consultancy in the Middle East region, has started implementing stone advisory services for Qiddiya City, one of the world’s most ambitious integrated city developments coming up in Saudi Arabia.
