Wood has secured more than $1 billion in contract wins across the Middle East in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of record sales bookings in the region. Wood has seen a near 20 per cent increase in awards compared to 2024, with wins across UAE, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2026 forecast predicts the Middle East will lead global airline profitability, with carriers achieving a 9.3% net profit margin and $28.6 profit per passenger, far exceeding global averages of 3.9% and $7.9, highlighting the region’s strong aviation performance.
OEG has boosted its Middle East foothold with three multi-year contract awards and renewals in Qatar, consolidating the company’s long-standing partnerships and commitment to sustainable regional growth.
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has unveiled new research revealing that nearly 80 per cent of Middle East energy sector leaders report advanced operational readiness, highlighting the region’s strong ambition toward autonomous operations.
THREE60 Energy has announced a major step in its Middle East growth strategy with the acquisition of Total Vision (TV), a multidisciplinary engineering and project management services provider in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
As artificial intelligence emerges as a transformative force in the clean energy sector, the World Future Energy Summit 2026 will spotlight its vast potential to reshape energy production, transmission, and efficient, data-driven distribution.
Euroairlines, Spain’s leading airline in air distribution, has signed a codeshare agreement with Jordan Aviation. The agreement enables connectivity between both networks, offering Euroairlines and Jordan Aviation passengers new routes, greater flexibility, and improved connection times.
Tekmar has secured a contract worth in excess of €3.5 million ($4 million) to supply its market-leading cable protection technology for a major offshore energy development in the Middle East.
Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company, continues its expansion in the Middle East, driven by a strong development pipeline across Saudi Arabia.
New research from global multilingual event technology company Interprefy, reveals widespread frustration among Middle Eastern event organisers over native-language access at international events - despite recognition of its importance for business development, engagement and inclusion.
