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Finance & Capital Market

Abu Dhabi's E Point Zero to buy Traverse Midstream Partners for $2.25bn

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

E Point Zero Holding RSC Limited (ePointZero), an Abu Dhabi-based global investment company, has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in US-based Traverse Midstream Partners, a portfolio company of The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG), in a deal valued at nearly $2.25 billion.

Construction & Real Estate

Azizi seals strategic partnership with US ropeless elevator expert Hyprlift

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

UAE-based Azizi Developments said it has signed an agreement with Hyprlift, a US-based innovator in advanced vertical transportation systems, to explore the potential application of ropeless elevator systems within its selected project developments across Dubai.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

US to reinsure maritime losses in Gulf up to $20bn, says report

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

The US will provide reinsurance covering up to $20 billion in potential losses in the Gulf region to bolster confidence among oil and gas shippers during the conflict with Iran, reported Reuters citing the US International Development Finance Corporation.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Mounting risks for US, Trump as Iran war deepens

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

One week after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, plunging the Middle East into turmoil, President Donald Trump faces mounting questions over whether early battlefield gains can translate into a durable geopolitical victory, say experts.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Tanker attacks escalate in Gulf as US-Iran conflict intensifies

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf intensified on Thursday as the war between the US and Iran escalated, raising concerns about disruptions to energy supplies from one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. Nine vessels have come under attack since the conflict broke out on Saturday.

Energy, Oil & Gas

India's GAIL weighs gas supply cuts after Petronet LNG force majeure

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

India's GAIL said it will assess curbing supplies to natural gas customers after a force majeure notice from long-term supplier Petronet LNG over ‌constraints on vessels as conflict escalates in the Middle East.

Miscellaneous

US submarine sinks Iran warship with 180 people off Sri Lanka

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

A United States submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka’s southern coast on Wednesday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed, in an incident that has heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Giant Kuwaiti oil tanker hit off Dubai, fire extinguished

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

The Government of Dubai has confirmed that firefighting teams successfully extinguished the fire that broke out on a huge Kuwaiti oil tanker after an Iranian drone attack off Dubai waters early on Tuesday.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Brent heads for record monthly jump as Houthi attacks widen Gulf conflict

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Oil prices extended gains on March 30, with Brent headed for a record monthly rise, after ‌Yemeni Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend, widening the US-Israel war with Iran in the Middle East.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Russia, Iran ministers in high-level talks to end Mideast conflict

Sat, 28 Mar 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday discussed the possibility of a diplomatic settlement in the Iran ​war with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi, taking into account the legitimate interests of all countries in the region, reported Reuters citing senior Russian officials.