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.
The Captains Club, the MENA's first and largest premium boat club with an operational presence across 24 locations in the UAE and the GCC, has made a landmark investment of AED25 million ($6.81 million) to expand its fleet by 70 boats, bringing its total fleet to over 300 vessels.
Global air cargo rates have continued to rise strongly as stakeholders adjust to the dynamic and highly challenging conditions following the military attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, and Iran’s retaliatory strikes on targets in the region, said a report.
Talabat Holding, a leading on-demand online ordering and delivery platform in the Mena region, has announced that its board has recommended a share buyback programme of up to 5% of the company’s issued share capital, to be executed over a period of up to two years.
Kerten Hospitality kicks off 2026 by signing 1,000 new keys, following a record 2025 with a 55% revenue increase, 69% GOP growth, and 44% higher management fees. The group accelerates expansion across the Middle East, Africa, and other high-growth markets, highlighting strong investor demand.
Radisson Hotel Group closed 2025 with record development momentum across the Middle East and Northeast Africa, reinforcing its growth strategy in priority markets. Over the year, the Group signed more than 3,200 keys and opened 1,300, accelerating expansion in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt while building a robust pipeline for 2026 and beyond.
TASC Group, a leading workforce, people advisory, corporate compliance and AI-led business solutions company in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed Jayajyoti Sengupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over the role from its Founder Mahesh Shahdadpuri who has been named its Executive Chairman.
The American Accreditation Commission International (AACI), a premier organisation providing healthcare accreditation and clinical excellence certification, has announced the appointment of Dheeraj Khatore as its new Regional CEO for the Middle East and North Africa.
Talabat Holding, a major online food and grocery delivery company in Mena region, has reported solid growth for FY 2025 with a 28% rise in gross merchandise value (GMV) and a 33% jump in its revenue hitting $3.9 billion. The company is also set to invest over $100 million this year to support long-term growth.
The MENA region recorded a robust 26% rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with 884 deals, compared to 701 in 2024 with the total deal value reaching $106.1 billion, according to the EY MENA M&A Insights 2025 report.
