Middle East

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Ebara Elliott Energy secures major compressor contract for Mideast gas project

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) has secured one of the largest contracts in its 110-year history, winning a major order from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply advanced compressor technology for a mega-scale gas infrastructure project in the Middle East.

Construction & Real Estate

Tight office supply drives UAE rental growth despite Mideast turmoil: CBRE

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

The UAE's office market remained undersupplied during the second quarter of 2026, driving double-digit rental growth in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop and ongoing regional disruptions, according to real estate expert CBRE.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qiddiya City secures top global destination accreditation

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Qiddiya City has become the first destination management organisation in the Middle East to receive the Destination Marketing Accreditation Programme (DMAP) Accreditation with Distinction from Destinations International, marking the highest level of recognition under the global accreditation framework.

Finance & Capital Market

$24.5bn: Saudi Arabia accounts for 84% of Middle East dividend payouts

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia was the region's largest dividend payer, distributing an estimated $24.5 billion during the first quarter and accounting for almost 84% of all Middle East dividends, according to a new report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad, Abra Group sign deal to boost Latin America links

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Etihad Airways and Abra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen air connectivity between Latin America, the Middle East and Asia through closer cooperation between Etihad and Abra's airlines, including Avianca, GOL and Wamos Air.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Escalating Mideast tensions raise O&G supply risks: IEA

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that escalating conflict in the Middle East is increasing risks to global energy security, with threats to the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait fuelling uncertainty over global oil and natural gas supplies.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Deep Well Services completes first UAE well deployment

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Enersol’s portfolio company Deep Well Services (DWS) has completed its first well in the UAE, marking the company’s first deployment in the country and the wider Middle East region. The operation used DWS’ Hydraulic Completion Unit (HCU) technology and achieved planned first-well performance targets.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism growth continues but risks are rising: OECD

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries tourist arrivals hit a record 847 million in 2025, up 3.4%. However, geopolitical tensions, climate events and cost pressures are creating uncertainty and shifting travellers toward cheaper, shorter, safer trips.

Media & Promotion

YouTube introduces new Supervised Kid accounts across Mena

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

YouTube has launched supervised kid accounts across Middle East and North Africa, offering additional protections and features for children and parents. It is mainly designed for parents who feel their child is ready for the main YouTube app but want to supervise their experience.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

ATM research forecasts resilient future for tourism despite regional challenges

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

The global travel industry is entering a new era of growth, with consumer demand remaining strong despite geopolitical challenges and market disruptions affecting parts of the Middle East, according to new research from Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) official research partners STR and Euromonitor International.