Several residential buildings in Manama were struck by Iranian missiles, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry confirmed on Saturday evening. The ministry said Civil Defence teams were continuing firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites.
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Flights to and from the Gulf have been impacted by the ongoing conflict in the region following the US and Israeli attack on Iran and Iran subsequently targeting US bases in the Gulf states.
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At least one person has been killed in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, in multiple missile launches by Iran that targeted US bases across the Gulf region.
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The Arab region is experiencing a gradual economic recovery despite mounting challenges, according to a new report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
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A resurgence in global private equity is gathering steam after a rebound in dealmaking last year that saw both buyout deals and exits surge ahead to register their second highest values on record, says a report from Bain & Company.
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Abu Dhabi’s transport regulator has initiated a pilot programme for autonomous freight trucks - in tieup with global company Autotech - a move aimed at preparing regulatory frameworks for the commercial rollout of driverless logistics services. It was implemented within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad).
Eskan Bank, a leading bank in Bahrain, has appointed Mazen Al Umran as the official design and supervision consultant for its Seef Greens development. A key urban development project in the kingdom, it features a mix of residential and commercial elements along with premium amenities.
Marriott International has announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. It also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year.
Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts worth AED2.5 billion ($680 million) for five new projects under Phase Two of the Tasreef Programme to expand and strengthen the emirate’s stormwater drainage network. These projects will cover 30 vital areas that will cater to an estimated population of three million residents by 2040.
Hempel, in partnership with AlKarar, has unveiled a new customer-focused paint retail concept in Bahrain, redefining the way customers experience paint shopping.
Beyon reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of BD19.3 million ($51.2 million) for Q4 2025, a 17% increase from BD16.6 million reported for same quarter of 2024. For the full year of 2025, net profit was BD71.3 million ($189.1 million), a 2% decrease compared to BD72.8 million in 2024,
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, on Thursday announced major progress in its ambitious gas expansion strategy, with the start of production at Jafurah, the Middle East’s largest unconventional gas field, and the commencement of operations at Tanajib Gas Plant, one of the largest gas plants in the world.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Macquarie AirFinance for an enterprise value of $7 billion. The combined company will have a pro forma fleet of 1,029 owned, managed and committed aircraft and will serve 191 airline customers in 79 countries.
Indian construction and engineering conglomerate Larsen and Toubro (L&T) said one of its key units has secured EPC orders - in the range of Rs50 billion to 100 billion ($551 million to $1.1 billion) - from leading utilities in the Middle East to establish electricity grid system elements across the region.
Global cement industry leaders, policymakers and technology providers will examine the strategic, operational and sustainability challenges shaping the sector’s next phase of transformation at a major conference in April.
Saudi Electricity Company has launched its new corporate identity and announced its official rebranding as Saudi Energy (SE), in a move that reflects the company’s expanding role within the Kingdom’s energy ecosystem and aligns with the structural transformation underway in Saudi Arabia's energy sector.
Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has announced that, in light of the closure of the airspace in the Kingdom and certain countries in the region due to current developments, arriving and departing flights at Bahrain International Airport may be diverted, cancelled, or rescheduled.
The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) showcased expansion plans in air cargo, integrated logistics solutions as well as its sustainability strategy at this year's Air Cargo India. The Sharjah Airport has recorded strong cargo growth over the past five years with a throughput of over 204,000 tonnes in 2025.
A $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norway's Norges Bank Investment Management, has begun using AI to police its own portfolio, deploying a large language model to scan over 7,000 companies for links to forced labour, corruption and fraud, thus reshaping how ESG risk is detected and acted upon, said a report.
RAK Properties, a leading UAE real estate developer, has announced the sales for Lunara on The Strand, a prime development featuring 583 homes across a collection of three connected towers within the Marjan Beach District in Ras Al Khaimah. The project is set for completion in Q1 2029.
PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, and Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses in the Middle East and South Africa, have signed a master lease agreement to bring clean electricity to its network of hospitals and clinics in the UAE.
AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has opened the registration for its 'Rayaat' scholarship programme for the 2026–2027 academic year. This year’s program is offering undergraduate scholarships in partnership with University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy S26 Series, powered by the most intuitive and adaptive Galaxy AI experiences yet, designed to simplify daily tasks, the company said.
A $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norway's Norges Bank Investment Management, has begun using AI to police its own portfolio, deploying a large language model to scan over 7,000 companies for links to forced labour, corruption and fraud, thus reshaping how ESG risk is detected and acted upon, said a report.
US President Donald Trump has ordered all federal agencies to immediately cease their use of artificial intelligence products developed by the startup Anthropic, in the latest escalation of tensions between the White House and Silicon Valley over the role of AI in national security.
Abu Dhabi’s transport regulator has initiated a pilot programme for autonomous freight trucks - in tieup with global company Autotech - a move aimed at preparing regulatory frameworks for the commercial rollout of driverless logistics services. It was implemented within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad).
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have declared that Wednesday (February 18) will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH.
Several residential buildings in Manama were struck by Iranian missiles, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry confirmed on Saturday evening. The ministry said Civil Defence teams were continuing firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites.
