Growth

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dewa unit explores global infrastructure opportunities with ING, Actis

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Dewa International, the overseas investment arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, is pursuing global growth through new tie-ups with international financial and infrastructure investors. Its senior leadership held a meeting with ING and Actis in London to explore opportunities in power and water projects.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi real estate deals in H1 more than doubles to $32bn

Sat, 18 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi's real estate transactions more than doubled in value during the first half to hit AED117 billion ($32 billion) mainly driven by strong growth in property sales and foreign investment, said a report. The total number of property deals for the period surged by 61.7% to 25,714.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Presidio sells US semiconductor company ElevATE for $250m

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Presidio Investors, a key private equity firm, has announced the sale of US-based ElevATE Semiconductor to Nasdaq-listed Diodes Incorporated for $250 million. Based in California, ElevATE is a leading designer of low-power, high-density integrated circuits for the automated test equipment industry.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sharjah business licences top 38,000 in H1, up 2pc

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

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.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IHC continues growth momentum through key investments, expansion in Q2

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi construction sector entering higher-value growth phase

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Turner & Townsend posts strong Middle East growth; revenue up 73pc

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

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.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi economy stays resilient despite disruption of momentum: IMF

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

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.

Motoring

Nissan Middle East posts impressive 3% growth in FY2025

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

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.

Motoring

Nissan Middle East posts impressive 3% growth in FY2025

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

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.