The primary tunnelling works for the AED20.5 billion ($5.58 billion) Dubai Metro Blue Line project was launched on Sunday by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely blocked by Iran, starting Monday.
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Adnoc confirmed that it is accelerating growth and delivery of its strategy with AED200 billion ($55 billion) in new project awards for 2026-2028.
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US President Donald Trump said he will soon review Iran's new 14-point proposal for peace, adding that he “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.”
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The message attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei comes as a recycled political narrative, built on repeating claims and falsehoods about the Arab Gulf states, in an attempt to impose a one-sided vision on a region undergoing major developmental and strategic transformations, writes Anwar Abdulrahman in a comment in the Gulf Daily News, our sister newspaper.
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Iran has delivered its latest proposal for negotiations to end the war with US to Pakistan, a mediator, said IRNA news agency.
Türkiye experienced a 4.2% rise in international visitors, totalling 9.2 million in the first quarter of this year. The country also reported an impressive $9.896 billion in tourism revenue for the quarter.
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and South Korea has officially entered into force, marking a significant step forward in economic relations between the two countries.
Dana Gas, the Middle East’s largest regional private sector natural gas company, has received an additional payment of $20 million from Egypt, with all overdue receivables now fully settled.
Oil prices extended their rally on Friday as geopolitical tensions around Strait of Hormuz remained unresolved, with both Iran and the United States showing no signs of de-escalation.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued a Royal Decree establishing an Artificial Intelligence Special Zone in the Governorate of Muscat, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.
Bahrain-based international technology group Beyon has recorded solid revenue growth for the first quarter hitting BD119 million ($313 million), up from last year's figure of BD117 million ($307 million), primarily driven by growth in digital services, while its net profit fell 15% to BD15.3 million ($40.6 million).
Air India Express, India’s international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting April 30.
Mashreq Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has delivered a strong first-quarter performance, with operating income growing to AED3.4 billion ($925.8 million) and net profit before tax increasing to AED2.3 billion ($626.28 million).
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading mall developer and leisure pioneer in the region, has awarded the main construction contract worth over AED700 million ($191 million) for its prime residential community in Dubai - Distrikt Ghaf Woods - to Al Sahel Contracting, a part of the Al Nabooda Group.
Egypt has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta, with projected production of 50 million cu ft per day (mmcf/d) following the drilling of the exploratory well (Nidoco N-2) in the West Abu Madi area, co-operated by Italy’s Eni and the UK’s British Petroleum.
RateGain, an AI travel SaaS provider, reports Dubai hotel demand is recovering after a sharp March–May decline. Levels have risen from 7%–14% and are expected to stabilise, reaching 20%–30% of pre-disruption demand by summer.
Qatar-based Green Sky Capital has signed the financing deal for a landmark sustainable aviation fuel production facility on a 100,000-sq-m site within the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt. The engineering, procurement and construction contract for the project has been awarded to French group SeaOwl.
The message attributed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei comes as a recycled political narrative, built on repeating claims and falsehoods about the Arab Gulf states, in an attempt to impose a one-sided vision on a region undergoing major developmental and strategic transformations, writes Anwar Abdulrahman in a comment in the Gulf Daily News, our sister newspaper.
UAE-based Durar Group has appointed Ali & Sons as the main contractor for its flagship branded residential development - Moonstone Interiors by Missoni - on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. A premium development, it features 226 sea-facing residences along with key amenities.
The next edition of WHX Tech will take place from January 27–29, 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event will run alongside World Health Expo (WHX), the flagship global healthcare event.
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that over 90% work is now complete at Sidra - Education City project and is on track for opening by year-end. Spanning 74,000 sq m, the key educational facility features a main two-storey building with classrooms and multi-purpose halls.
Tanishq, a leading Indian jewellery brand and a TATA product, has announced the launch of its Festival of Exchange across the UAE. The campaign, headlined by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, offers zero per cent deduction on the exchange of old gold, across all its outlets in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Sarwa, one of the GCC’s leading investment and personal finance platforms, has announced that it has crossed $1 billion in client assets, becoming the first UAE-founded FinTech platform to reach this milestone. Founded in the DIFC, Sarwa was an early mover shaping the region’s FinTech sector.
The next edition of WHX Tech will take place from January 27–29, 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event will run alongside World Health Expo (WHX), the flagship global healthcare event.
Global sales of electric cars weakened during the first quarter with the top markets of China and US leading the sales decline. In 43 key markets analysed by the consulting firm PwC, the number of electric cars sold was 1% lower than in the same period in 2025, at just under 2.7 million.
Qatar Calendar has announced the return of the Qatar Toy Festival (QTF) in July under the slogan ‘More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun’.
In a surprise move, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of around 5,000 US soldiers stationed in Germany, the Pentagon said on Friday. Following this, Nato said it was "working" with Washington to understand the reason for the troop reduction.
