Spain

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

21 Emiratis complete DCT Abu Dhabi hospitality development bootcamp

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has marked the completion of its inaugural UAE Bootcamp Career Builder Recognition Programme, with 21 young Emirati hospitality professionals graduating from an intensive leadership course at Les Roches Marbella hospitality school in Spain.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Ampo Poyam Valves wins supply contract for Aramco project

Sat, 25 Jul 2026

Spanish group Ampo Poyam Valves said it has been selected to supply 180 highly engineered large-size gate valves for Saudi Aramco’s Riyas NGL Fractionation Trains project. The EPC work is being handled by Técnicas Reunidas, a global engineering and construction company.

Miscellaneous

Spain lift World Cup for second time

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Spain claimed their second FIFA World Cup title on Sunday after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 following extra time in a gripping final at New York/New Jersey Stadium.

Energy, Oil & Gas

TotalEnergies sells 170 MW solar portfolio across 7 European markets

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

TotalEnergies has completed the sale of its 170MW distributed solar portfolio across seven European countries to Amarenco and AMPYR Distributed Energy, marking its exit from distributed solar generation activities in those markets.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Plenitude launches 220 MW solar plant in Spain

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Plenitude, controlled by Eni, has begun production at its 220 MW Villarino solar plant in Salamanca, Spain. The 286-hectare facility has over 365,000 bifacial modules and is expected to generate more than 400 GWh annually.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Spain strengthens push for Mena visitors with Wego collaboration

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Wego, a leading online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), has partnered with Spain’s national tourism office, Turespaña, to promote Spain as a top summer destination for travellers from the region.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Masdar to purchase nearly 50pc stake in Repsol’s Spain renewables business

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Spanish energy company Repsol and Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy developer Masdar have signed an agreement under which Masdar will acquire a 49.99% stake in a renewable energy portfolio in Spain.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad introduces direct flights to Krakow, Palma de Mallorca

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with the launch of two new direct routes this June, adding services to Kraków, Poland, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Eni’s Plenitude begins output from new 200 MW solar block in Spain

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Plenitude, a company controlled by Eni, has started production at the second 200 MW block of the Renopool photovoltaic project, located in the municipality of Solana de los Barros, in Badajoz (Extremadura, Spain).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia, France sign joint action programme to advance tourism cooperation

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia and France have signed a joint action programme to deepen tourism cooperation, focusing on investment, sustainability, innovation, workforce development, data sharing and destination marketing, following high-level talks on the sidelines of the UN Tourism Executive Council.