Expansion

Construction & Real Estate Retail & Wholesale

Armah Sports Company inks Riyadh Club development deal

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Armah Sports Company has announced that it has signed a contract with Emaar Al Waseel Al Mutamayyizah Company, a subsidiary of Banan Real Estate Company, to develop and operate a sports club in Riyadh. The facility will include full-service fitness amenities as well as technology-enabled services.

Finance & Capital Market

EGX attracts over 500,000 new investors in nine months

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) recorded strong growth during the first nine months of 2026 attracting more than 500,000 new investors, Omar Radwan, Executive Chairman of EGX has said.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Sewa implements 4 new projects to expand natural gas network

Sun, 27 Sep 2026

Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) is currently rolling out four major projects to expand and modernise the natural gas network in the Central Region, with a total investment of over AED18.838 million ($5.13 million).

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia opens vital lanes along the Third Ring Road

Sat, 26 Sep 2026

Saudi authorities have announced the opening of several newly developed lanes along the Third Ring Road and Prince Saud Al Faisal Road following a major expansion programme. The scope of work includes an additional 1.5-km stretch on the Third Ring Road that will help cut travel times by over 90%.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Sharjah steps up airport staffing amid rising passenger traffic

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Sharjah has approved a three-phase plan to add 150 new passport control officers at its international airport, starting in October, as passenger traffic activity increases. The plan aims to keep pace with the airport’s significant growth and its expansion and development projects.

Finance & Capital Market

HarbourVest Partners expands Middle East team

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

HarbourVest Partners, a global private markets investment specialist, has appointed Bobin Thomas as Principal, Institutional and Family Office Coverage, and Anis Tazi as Private Wealth Lead for the Middle East.

Education, HR & Training Gulf Construction

BCG expands Riyadh office, adds space and staff

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the expansion of its Riyadh office, adding space and headcount to serve growing client demand across Saudi Arabia.

Construction & Real Estate Health & Environment

Mediclinic unveils $114m Dubai hospital expansion plans

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Mediclinic Middle East, one of the leading private healthcare providers in the UAE, has announced plans to invest AED420 million ($114 million) in the expansion of its Parkview Hospital in Dubai. The expansion work will begin shortly and is due for completion next year.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain fintech Skyro targets Saudi Arabia in Middle East expansion

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Skyro, a digital-first consumer finance platform based in Bahrain, is expanding into Saudi Arabia and has appointed former Mastercard executive Maria Medvedeva as the regional managing director. In this role, she will oversee Skyro's market entry in Saudi Arabia and its broader expansion across the region.

Construction & Real Estate

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub announces UUDS Aero facilities expansion

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has announced that UUDS Aero, a key aircraft maintenance company, has expanded its presence within the hub, growing its footprint to over 180,000 sqm across multiple facilities since establishing its first operation at the aerospace platform in 2022.