Regional partnerships, blended finance architectures, and targeted regulatory alignment remain absolutely essential to convert vast project pipelines into capital backed operational realities, James Schofield tells OGN.
Wego has partnered with the Azerbaijan Tourism Board to promote Azerbaijan to travellers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Wego, a leading online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), has partnered with Spain’s national tourism office, Turespaña, to promote Spain as a top summer destination for travellers from the region.
Bahrain has achieved solid rankings across several key indicators in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026, with its startup ecosystem generating $1.6 billion in value, thanks to its agile startup ecosystem, which enables entrepreneurs to develop and test their ideas within a supportive environment.
Mena is emerging as a major global hub for clean industrial investment, with 84 projects worth about $642 billion across clean fuels, fertilisers, steel and aluminium, according to a report by Mission Possible Partnership and the Industrial Transition Accelerator.
Air Arabia reported Q1 2026 net profit of AED278 million ($76 million), down 22% due to regional conflict, airspace closures and restrictions. Turnover rose 1% to AED1.8 billion, while passenger numbers fell 5% to 4.7 million despite an 86% seat load factor.
Byrne Group received nine awards at the 2026 Stevie Awards Mena, including three Gold, four Silver, and two Bronze.
A significant workforce shortage threatens the MENA region's ability to deliver critical infrastructure projects by 2035, says a new report.
Tumodo reports Mena business travel trends in Q1 2026, with January up 5%, February surging 20%, and March slightly lower but above January. Overall bookings matched Q4 2025, with potential 25% growth absent disruptions conflict.
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.
