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Work in full swing on Misk City college campus in Riyadh

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Work is moving at a steady pace on the College of Business and Digital Innovation at University of New Haven's Riyadh campus in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City) with the project set for opening later this year. It has been designed by British education architecture firm Kampus.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Motoring

JTA, Watt EV to build Qatar’s first EV manufacturing facility

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Qatar-based JTA International Investment has signed a long-term strategic partnership with British group Watt Electric Vehicle Company to set up its first EV manufacturing plant where the duo will jointly design and manufacture a new generation of e-vehicles specifically for the GCC region.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Expro secures major UK North Sea plug, abandonment contract

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Expro has secured a multi-million-pound contract from a major UK operator to provide subsea safety systems for plug and abandonment (P&A) operations in the UK North Sea.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

FDI Group boosts UAE fire safety portfolio with new unit

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

FDI Group, a UK-based specialist fire protection contractor, has expanded its regional operations with the launch of Fire Dynamics International. This new business boosts the group's presence in UAE by adding a dedicated contracting division alongside its fire safety consultancy.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UK transport consultancy The Hub expands into Saudi Arabia

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

The Hub – Transport Advisory, a UK-headquartered specialist transport sector consultancy, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia with the support of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business setup and growth platform. The Hub is already supporting Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on a strategic project.

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain EDB commences UK visit to strengthen economic ties

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

A delegation from the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, has commenced a five-day visit to the United Kingdom to strengthen economic ties.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

easyJet nears $7.34bn acquisition by Castlelake

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

British budget airline easyJet has agreed in principle to a revised takeover offer from US investment firm Castlelake, valuing the carrier at up to £5.5 billion ($7.34 billion).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

JA Resorts & Hotels welcomes UK guests following travel advice update

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

JA Resorts & Hotels is welcoming international guests after the UK Foreign Office lifted its advice against all but essential travel to the UAE. Visitors can now enjoy stays at JA Beach Hotel, JA Palm Tree Court, JA Lake View Hotel and JA Hatta Fort Hotel.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia starts Sharjah–London Gatwick service

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Worley supports 1.38GW UK low-carbon project

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Worley has been selected as EPC supplier for Uniper’s Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power project in the UK. The 1.38GW facility will use carbon capture technology and could begin operations from 2030.