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NASA launches astronauts on historic Artemis moon mission

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Four astronauts blasted off on NASA’s Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday evening on a monumental 10-day flight around the moon and back.

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50 VEHICLES IN FIRST YEAR

Dubai Taxi, Baidu’s Apollo Go launch driverless ride-hailing

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Dubai Taxi Company, in partnership with Baidu, has launched driverless ride-hailing services via the Apollo Go app in Dubai, marking the platform’s first international deployment and a milestone for autonomous transport in the region.

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'THAT'S NOT FOR US'

Strait of Hormuz not US problem, says Trump

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at allies for not getting further involved in the Iran war, telling them to go to the Strait of Hormuz to take their own fuel and securing the strait is "not for us."

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MONEY MATTERS

1970s-style stagflation could hit global economy, warns deVere CEO

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Households, businesses and investors should prepare for 1970’s-style global stagflation, warned Nigel Green, the CEO of the deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, after private sector output in the euro zone sank to a 10-month low in March.

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ANALYSIS

Gulf economies respond decisively as Mideast tensions test market confidence

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

As heightened tensions continue to inject uncertainty into global markets, businesses across the Gulf are balancing caution with determination. The GCC governments are responding swiftly to preserve stability, support liquidity, and sustain momentum, said an industry expert.

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Iran warns of attacks on US tech firms

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Iran has launched a new threat against US companies based across the Middle East, warning it will attack them in retaliation for new strikes by the US in Iran aimed against its leadership.

Deal or no deal, US will end war in two to three weeks: Trump

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

President Donald Trump says the US will "leave" Iran in "two to three weeks" when it is certain the regime cannot build a nuclear weapon "for years" and whether there is a deal with Tehran or not.

Bahrain real estate activity surges in 2025 amid falling prices, rents

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Bahrain’s real estate market recorded strong growth in transaction activity in 2025, even as prices and rents declined across several segments, highlighting uneven performance across the property sector. The total transaction value jumped 51.6% to BD1.6 billion ($4.2 billion), hitting a new high in over a decade, said an expert.

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.5% in March on surging oil, gas costs

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month as surging oil and gas costs drove up headline prices, but ​the jump was smaller than expected and core inflation declined, muddying the picture for policymakers, said a report.

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.

Mideast conflict adds to low-income countries' pressures: IMF

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Low-income Countries (LICs) are navigating a fluid global environment marked by high uncertainty and shifting policies in major economies spanning trade, migration, digital finance, and spending priorities, including national security and foreign aid, says an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff paper.

IHC to acquire 41.5% stake in India's Sammaan Capital for $1bn

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced that it has received all requisite regulatory approvals to acquire approximately 41.5% stake in Sammaan Capital Limited on a fully diluted basis, for a total transaction value of approximately $1 billion (INR 8,850 crore).

AD Ports Group strengthens ops, achieves record results in 2025

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has published its 2025 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of record revenue and profits, as the group strengthened its key trade corridors and geographies of operations.

Oil moves lower after Trump's comment on Hormuz

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Oil prices turned lower in Asian trading on Tuesday as markets reacted to reports that Donald Trump had indicated to aides he was prepared to bring the conflict with Iran to an end without insisting on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Alkhorayef inks key Saudi sewer networks project deal

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies said it has signed a key contract with National Water Company (NWC) for laying of a 184-km long sewer networks system in Hafar Al Batin and Al Qaisomah Governorate. The scope of work includes building of manholes and inspection chambers.

Adnoc Drilling set to distribute $1bn dividends for FY 2025

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Adnoc Drilling said it has won approval from its shareholders at the AGM for distribution of $1 billion dividends for FY 2025 and also 5% minimum increase to the 2026 payout. These approvals follow a defining year for Adnoc Drilling in which the company delivered record financial and operational performance.

Jazeera boosts India operations with flights to Vijayawada, Lucknow

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has added two more new Indian destinations to its network - Vijayawada and Lucknow, further expanding its footprint across the country. With this latest expansion under Project Vande Bharat, Jazeera now serves a total of 14 Indian cities.

Adnoc Drilling set to distribute $1bn dividends for FY 2025

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Adnoc Drilling said it has won approval from its shareholders at the AGM for distribution of $1 billion dividends for FY 2025 and also 5% minimum increase to the 2026 payout. These approvals follow a defining year for Adnoc Drilling in which the company delivered record financial and operational performance.

1970s-style stagflation could hit global economy, warns deVere CEO

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Households, businesses and investors should prepare for 1970’s-style global stagflation, warned Nigel Green, the CEO of the deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, after private sector output in the euro zone sank to a 10-month low in March.

Palma completes work on premium Dubai beachfront residential project

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

UAE-based Palma Development has announced that work has been completed on its ultra-premium beachfront residential development - Serenia Living - located on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah. It boasts 226 residences, including two- to four-bedroom apartments as well as one of Dubai’s most exclusive Sky Mansions.

Kanoo Ventures Chairman hails Eye Infirmary facilities

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Kanoo Ventures, part of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group and a strategic investor in the specialised healthcare investment fund managed by Esterad Bank, has announced that its Chairman Nabeel Kanoo visited The Eye Infirmary’s main centre in the Seef District.

Volvo CE launches Iron Women programme to boost global skills engine

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has formalised Iron Women as a unified global platform to solve a severe shortage of skilled operators, technicians, and service professionals. The initiative is positioned not as a symbolic gesture but as essential business infrastructure.

Majid Al Futtaim joins Alshaya for new wave of store openings

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall developer and retail and leisure pioneer in the region, said it is deepening its strategic alliance with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators, for a bold new wave of store openings across its regional portfolio.

Bahrain's GFH Financial Group rebranded GFH Bank

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

In a strategic move, Bahrain-based Islamic wholesale bank GFH Financial Group (GFH) said it has rebranded as GFH Bank, in a move that reflects a shift in its business model and aims to sharpen its identity as an integrated banking and investment institution.

NASA launches astronauts on historic Artemis moon mission

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Four astronauts blasted off on NASA’s Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday evening on a monumental 10-day flight around the moon and back.

Mazad launches three-digit licence plate auction in Bahrain

Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Mazad, a leading digital auctions and marketplace platform in Bahrain, and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, has announced the launch of a special auction for a unique three‑digit vehicle license plate number, 994, in response to the growing demand for distinctive triple‑digit plates.

Abu Dhabi summit to showcase $57bn infrastructure pipeline

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

The second edition of Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) kicks off in May this year at the ADNEC Centre, anchored by the emirate's $57 billion infrastructure pipeline spanning housing, transport, culture, education, and social infrastructure, said the event organisers.

Massive fire after Iranian drones hit fuel tanks at Kuwait Airport

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

An Iranian drone ​attack struck fuel tanks ‌at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, sparking a ​massive fire but causing ​no casualties, Kuwait's state ⁠news agency KUNA ​said. The fuel tanks, which belonged ​to the Kuwait ​Aviation ⁠Fuelling Company (Kafco) have sustained significant damages.

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