Uncertainty isn’t slowing business down across the world – it’s accelerating transformation, says a new research from IBM Institute for Business Value.
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Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has delivered a historic production record of 1.623MT in 2025 over the previous year's figure of 1.622 MT, thus underscoring its resilience, disciplined operations and commitment to sustainable growth.
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Saudi Arabia's first international bond offering of this year under the Kingdom's Global Medium-Term Note Issuance Programme (GMTN) received total orders of $31 billion, an oversubscription of 2.7 times.
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The UAE government has achieved historic milestones, establishing an inspiring development model for government work during the last 20 years under the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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Investors are likely to face a more demanding but opportunity-rich market in 2026 as they look to the year ahead to build and safeguard wealth, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.
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US President Donald Trump has indicated that further interventions in Latin America is possible, just days after the United States confirmed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrived in the US to face criminal charges after being captured in an audacious nighttime military operation that President Donald Trump said would set the US up to ‘run’ the South American country and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that American forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, declaring that the United States would assume control of the country “until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition.”
Iran’s leadership lashed out Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened intervention amid deadly protests, with Iranian officials warning that American troops in the region could be targeted if Washington interferes, said media reports.
Multiple explosions were heard across Venezuela’s capital early Saturday, with plumes of smoke rising over parts of the city and power outages reported in several neighbourhoods, according to local residents and international media.
Oman's General State Budget for 2026 forecasts total public expenditure of approximately RO11.977 billion ($31.15 billion), rising by 1.5 percent from the approved expenditure for 2025.
Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows for the third quarter of 2025 surged to SAR24.9 billion ($6.6 billion), up 34% over the previous year. The Q3 figure also showed a 5.2% jump when compared to the previous quarter, said a report.
Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has laid the foundation stone for its ‘Hexagon’ Data Centre on a 30 million sq ft area in Riyadh. Once completed, the key 480MW facility will become the world’s largest government data centre by capacity.
Bahrain has launched the largest financial and tax reform package in its history to address a soaring $50 billion public debt, said media reports. The key fiscal reforms plan includes raising fuel and natural gas prices and bringing changes to corporate income tax and spending cuts.
UAE-based Deyaar Development has officially broken ground on DWTN Residences - a skyscraper in Dubai featuring over 522 housing units with a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments as well as duplexes, penthouses, and a unique Royal Palace at the pinnacle of the tower.
Dubai will host global energy leaders this January as the IPTC Summit on AI for the Energy Industry takes place on January 13–14, 2026 at the Conrad Hotel, bringing together decision-makers, technologists, and domain experts to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping upstream operations and the broader energy value chain.
Red Sea Global, the Saudi developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea, has joined hands with Bunat Ventures (Bunat VC) to launch an investment fund - a first of its kind in the kingdom - dedicated exclusively to empowering startups specialised in artificial-intelligence (AI) technologies.
BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform based in Abu Dhabi, has been appointed as the first General Partner (GP) for a Fund of Funds worth RMB32 billion ($4.58 billion) established by CICC Capital, the private equity arm of China International Capital Corp and Chinese steelmaker HBIS Group.
Uncertainty isn’t slowing business down across the world – it’s accelerating transformation, says a new research from IBM Institute for Business Value.
UAE-based Deyaar Development has officially broken ground on DWTN Residences - a skyscraper in Dubai featuring over 522 housing units with a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments as well as duplexes, penthouses, and a unique Royal Palace at the pinnacle of the tower.
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, a biomedical research centre based in London, and AlveoliX, a leading Swiss biotechnology company, have developed the first human 'lung-on-chip' model using genetically identical cells derived from stem cells taken from a single donor.
AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bahrain Accountants and Auditors Association (BAAA), establishing a collaborative framework focused on developing the professional skills of Bahraini youth and enhancing their readiness to contribute effectively across key sectors.
Deliverect, a global ecosystem of on and off-premise solutions that empowers restaurants and retailers to sell anywhere and deliver everywhere, has launched Deliverect Kiosk in the MENA region.
BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform based in Abu Dhabi, has been appointed as the first General Partner (GP) for a Fund of Funds worth RMB32 billion ($4.58 billion) established by CICC Capital, the private equity arm of China International Capital Corp and Chinese steelmaker HBIS Group.
Gulf Business Machines (Oman), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, has appointed Fadi Dernaika as its General Manager in Oman.
Oman-based Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Company has announced that its heavy-duty diesel engine oil, Ampro Dextra 15W40 CI-4, has obtained DTFR approval from Daimler Truck, confirming its official OEM approval for use in Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced its events calendar for the first half of 2026, featuring 71 international exhibitions and conferences across sectors including security, healthcare, food, energy, mobility, tourism, technology and culture.
The UAE government has achieved historic milestones, establishing an inspiring development model for government work during the last 20 years under the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
