The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts global natural gas demand will fall 0.5 per cent in 2026 as Middle East conflict-driven supply disruptions, higher prices and reduced LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz weigh on consumption.
VinFast, an electric vehicle brand of Vingroup, a business conglomerate in Vietnam, has appointed Prashanth Rao as the new CEO for its Middle East operations. In this role, Rao will spearhead the regional strategy, accelerate EV adoption and establish a robust footprint in a rapidly growing market.
Samsung E&A, one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement, construction and project management (EPC&PM) companies, has secured a water treatment project worth $790 million in the Middle East, further strengthening its presence in the region’s water infrastructure sector.
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) vehicle sales is expected to decline by 3.9% y-o-y in 2026, to 3.90 million units, says a new report.
Acciona said it is deploying a digital platform across its desalination plants, both in the Middle East as well as globally, to improve operational efficiency and real-time decision-making, using Schneider Electric's plant management system (PMS) based on Aveva PI System technology.
Worldwide air cargo tonnages and rates for the first half of 2026 were well up on last year’s levels with the June’s figures up 9% over the same month last year, and stable compared to May, despite the disruptions to capacity and markets in the Middle East, said a report.
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.
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.
Blue Ocean Decom, a new specialist subsea removal and decommissioning company, has launched with ambitions to expand internationally, naming the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and the UK as its key growth markets.
The Rock-It Company, a global leader in mission-critical logistics based in New York providing specialist transport, storage and supply chain solutions for automotive, motorsport, live touring and luxury goods sectors, has set up its Middle East headquarters in Abu Dhabi to oversee its regional operations.
