Energy disruptions from the Iran war strain Gulf oil and gas exporters, while importers like Egypt and Jordan face higher commodity prices and reduced remittances from Gulf workers, worsening economic pressures across the region, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Energy output lost in the Middle East from the ongoing conflict in the region will take about two years to recover, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, was quoted as saying in an interview with the Neue Zuercher Zeitung newspaper.
Saudi Energy and Kraken signed agreements to form a Riyadh-based joint venture, accelerating digital transformation across energy and utilities in Mena, leveraging Kraken’s AI-powered operating system for utilities.
Quarterly net profits reported by companies listed on GCC exchanges witnessed a sharp sequential decline and reached the lowest level in 12 quarters during Q4-2025, said a Kamco research report.
German energy giant E.ON expects electricity and gas prices to continue climbing over the long term as a result of ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to senior company officials.
Increasing temperatures and energy demand make energy efficiency a priority. Cooling dominates electricity use in Gulf countries, reaching 70 per cent of peak building demand in Bahrain, straining grids and driving need for sustainable solutions urban growth, according to Ali Al Rumaihi is the Country Manager for Tabreed in Bahrain
Bernstein initiated Mena energy coverage, praising UAE governance, sovereign-backed ownership and strong cashflows. It said these enable rapid transformation of state assets into investable platforms, naming Adnoc Gas and Fertiglobe discounted, high-quality “best pick” opportunities.
Recent global shocks have spurred intensive energy policymaking, increasing focus on security, resilience and affordability, and boosting public spending, according to the IEA’s State of Energy Policy 2026 report reviewing global policy changes in 2025.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)—the first such fund in the region.
Modutec announced a majority investment in Aberdeen-based EOS Europe, an electrical services provider for energy and marine sectors, delivering projects across the UK, USA and Norway.
