Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced solid results for FY 2025, recording a net profit of BD219 million ($582 million), up 18.5% over the previous year, on the back of higher production and record sales volume despite market challenges.
Abu Dhabi’s residential property market began 2026 on solid footing, netting AED12 billion ($3.2 billion) in total sales across 2,600 transactions in January, said a report. Off-plan properties accounted for 83% of total deals for the month, significantly outperforming the secondary market.
EY launched Studio+ in Mena at its regional headquarters in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh. A globally integrated offering, it brings together over 200 regional specialists in design, sales and customer experience, with direct access to a global network of over 7,000 professionals.
Dubai has recorded its strongest residential year on record for 2025, with the total sales value reaching AED547 billion ($149 billion), up 28% year-on-year, across 203,000 transactions as demand, liquidity and prices all advance together, said a new report.
