Air Arabia Group Chief Executive Officer Adel Al Ali has received the Executive Leadership for Africa and the Middle East award at the Airline Strategy Awards 2026 in London, recognising his contribution to aviation growth and transformation across the region.
Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital has completed the sale of its landmark building SYSTEMS in London to JD.com, a leading supply chain company. Comprising 127,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, the building will become JD.com’s UK headquarters.
Dammam Airports has achieved international recognition after its asset management and institutional excellence project was named among the top five global projects in the Digital Transformation Project of the Year category at the 2026 Digital Revolution Awards in London.
Amid geopolitical tensions highlighting fossil fuel risks, leaders at the Global Energy Transition and Electrification Summit in London advanced electrification solutions and launched Electrify Now, with Irena urging focus on electrifying economies, not renewable generation.
Dar Global, the London-listed developer, has awarded the design-and-build contract for its Rayana community at Wadi Safar located within the mega Saudi development Diriyah. The scope of work includes delivery of primary infrastructure including the earthworks, roads and utility networks.
Leading UAE developer Arada has begun the pre-launch phase at 100 Avenue Road, a new residential development in North West London. Set for completion in Q4 2028, the 172-storey apartment building features a mix of studios to three bed-room apartments along with premium amenities.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) following the launch of its inaugural flights to London and Jeddah, marking a milestone in its global expansion strategy.
Cvent’s 2026 European rankings name London, Barcelona, and Madrid as top meeting destinations, with Meliá Avenida América in Madrid ranking first among hotels, followed by Hilton London Metropole, highlighting strong city-level event demand.
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.
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.
