The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) has celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of its Diploma in Nuclear Technology programme, marking a significant step in strengthening the UAE’s national nuclear energy workforce.
SME Bank, Aramco Taleed and fintech firm Manafa have launched new financing solutions for SMEs in Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector and Aramco ecosystem, aiming to improve funding access, liquidity and growth, with opportunities expected to reach SAR1.5 billion ($400 million) over five years.
John Crane has developed a validated drivetrain analysis method improving prediction accuracy for rotating equipment, reducing failure risk, downtime and vibration issues through dynamic modelling, testing and real-world data across oil, gas, LNG and power sectors.
Burckhardt Compression has secured a milestone order to supply compression solutions for the world’s first industrial-scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier, supporting the Northern Lights CCS project.
An International Energy Agency (IEA) report warns that disruptions to Strait of Hormuz energy shipments have exposed Southeast Asia’s dependence on imported fuels, highlighting the need for stronger energy security, diversification and efficiency measures as regional energy demand continues to rise.
Eni and Fincantieri subsidiary IDS have signed an agreement to commercialise and develop Clean Sea, an underwater robotic monitoring system. IDS gains exclusive global rights to market the technology for offshore inspections and marine CCS projects.
The Middle East conflict has disrupted hydrogen-based supply chains critical to fertilisers, refining and chemicals, exposing vulnerabilities. While global hydrogen demand exceeded 100 million tonnes in 2025, high costs and infrastructure gaps continue to hinder low-emissions hydrogen growth.
The global oil market could swing into a substantial surplus next year as production recovers sharply following the US-Iran peace agreement and the gradual reopening of Gulf energy routes, according to the latest outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Oil prices declined further on Thursday, following the release of the text of the interim agreement signed by the US and Iran.
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) hosted an exclusive networking reception in Bahrain, bringing together more than 80 senior business leaders, policymakers, sustainability professionals, advisory committee members, partners and industry experts from Bahrain and across the region.
