The number of business licences issued and renewed in the northern emirate of Sharjah rose 2% year-on-year to 38,169 during the first half of 2026. Commercial licences accounted for the lion’s share of the new registrations hitting 2,514, followed by 1,407 professional licences and 276 industrial licences.
IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, continued to execute its strategy of disciplined investment, portfolio expansion and active value creation across its diversified portfolio of businesses in the second quarter of this year.
Abu Dhabi’s construction sector is entering a new phase of growth, driven by advanced delivery models and increased PPP projects, said a new report, highlighting a clear shift away from volume‑driven construction toward more integrated, tech‑enabled and performance‑focused project delivery.
Turner & Townsend, the global programme manager, has reported strong growth across its core sectors and key markets in the Middle East with a 73% jump in its revenue last year. The company also significantly expanded its team, with headcount rising to over 22,000 in more than 60 countries.
The Saudi economy is proving resilient in the face of the war in the Middle East thanks to strong fundamentals and diversified logistical and oil infrastructure, said an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission statement.
Nissan Middle East closed Fiscal Year 2025 (April 2025 to March 2026) by delivering a landmark financial and commercial performance, concluding the period as the most profitable year on record for the regional entity.
Nissan Middle East closed Fiscal Year 2025 (April 2025 to March 2026) by delivering a landmark financial and commercial performance, concluding the period as the most profitable year on record for the regional entity.
Saudi Arabia's oil sector is poised for a strong recovery next year as export routes gradually normalise and crude production returns to pre-disruption levels, according to Riyad Capital, which forecasts oil-sector growth of 14.3% in 2027.
Dubai’s real estate market recorded a sharp month-on-month recovery in April, with total registered transaction value rising 20% to AED68.6 billion ($18.7 billion), said a report. The rebound marks the first decisive recovery following a temporary slowdown in February linked to the regional geopolitical uncertainty.
Jordan-based Arab Bank Group has reported solid results for the first quarter of 2026, with 2% increase in net income after tax reaching $275.8 million when compared to $271 million for the same period last year. Compared to the same period last year, the Group’s assets grew by 9% to reach $79 billion.
