Israel said on Tuesday it had killed Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani in an air strike, while Tehran signalled it was rejecting ceasefire overtures conveyed through intermediaries.
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More than 50 investible opportunities could turn capital flows into lucrative nature-positive business practices and contribute up to $10.1 trillion in annual business revenues and cost savings by 2030, according to a new World Economic Forum report launched today.
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The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air navigation has returned to normal across the UAE’s airspace, following the stabilisation of the situation and the lifting of the temporary precautionary measures that had been implemented.
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Shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors, are sending ripple effects far beyond the Middle East, threatening energy markets, freight costs and global supply chains, a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) study has warned.
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Markets are facing a 'double whammy' of energy volatility and trade tensions flaring up again, says a financial expert amid escalating conflict involving Iran, while the Trump administration simultaneously launches sweeping new trade investigations targeting many of the world’s largest economies.
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Indian carriers Air India and Air India Express are jointly operating 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the Middle East region on March 16. The duo will continue their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Omani capital Muscat including a total of 10 flights between India and the Saudi port city.
Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has announced the launch of a 1.9-km-long main spine within its mega development in the kingdom's ancient city. The GrandAvenue will boast iconic landmarks, hotels, offices, retail spaces and residential units.
MotoGP has confirmed that the Qatar Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to November 8 due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, has initiated a controlled and safe shutdown of Reduction Lines 1, 2 and 3, which together represent 19% of Alba’s total production capacity, as an operational measure to preserve business continuity following the closure of Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the expansion of its temporary operations via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam (DMM), with flights now available for commercial booking to passengers travelling to London Heathrow, Mumbai and Bangkok.
US President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, an artery for global energy supplies, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response.
Following instructions from UAE Airport Authorities, Air India Express has cancelled all its flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah. However, it will operate one-round trip on Delhi–Dubai sector, to and from Dubai, subject to prevailing conditions at the time of operation.
Saudi Arabia has issued a royal order approving the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts, an independent educational institution headquartered in Riyadh under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula One Grands Prix will not take place in April as scheduled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the FIA said.
Gulf Steel Expo 2026, a premier exhibition and technical conference dedicated to the full spectrum of steel manufacturing, pipe production technologies and industrial fabrication solutions across the region, to be held next month in Dammam has been postponed. The new dates will be announced later, the organisers said.
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) member countries could release more oil into the market from strategic stockpiles "as and if needed" after they agreed the largest-ever reserves release last week to offset shortages and a spike in prices, its executive director said.
Shaza Hotels is offering a range of Eid experiences across its regional properties, focusing on family gatherings, dining, and stay packages rooted in Middle Eastern hospitality traditions.
Gulf Steel Expo 2026, a premier exhibition and technical conference dedicated to the full spectrum of steel manufacturing, pipe production technologies and industrial fabrication solutions across the region, to be held next month in Dammam has been postponed. The new dates will be announced later, the organisers said.
Shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors, are sending ripple effects far beyond the Middle East, threatening energy markets, freight costs and global supply chains, a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) study has warned.
Leading UAE developer Arada has achieved a key milestone with the sale of a five-bedroom residence at Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai for AED92.5 million ($25 million) to Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian former UFC heavyweight champion and professional boxer.
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has set up a task force comprising 16 strategic partners involved in pharmaceutical and logistics supply chains across the UAE, including drug manufacturers, medical warehouses, storage facilities and logistics providers.
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday cancelled remaining Class 12 board examinations (scheduled between March 16 and April 10), including papers earlier postponed in several West Asian countries including Bahrain and other GCC countries and Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict.
Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in the UAE, has announced plans to develop a new community mall within Hayyan, one of its projects in Sharjah, reinforcing the group’s vision of creating integrated destinations that enrich everyday living.
BHM Capital, a leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, has launched its market making operations on Bahrain Bourse (BHB), following the successful completion of all regulatory, technical, and operational requirements in coordination with the relevant authorities in Bahrain.
Northstar Telecom, a leading ICT and telecom solutions provider, has signed an agreement with HFCL, a telecom infrastructure leader, for the strategic standardisation of its Wi-Fi Access Point and Switching infrastructure on the IO by HFCL portfolio across its business and residential broadband services.
Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites plans to nearly double Makkah Taxi fleet capacity this year to around 1,600 vehicles, supported by the issuance of three new operating licences to taxi companies under its General Transport Center.
Alsayyah Group, a leading UAE property developer, has allocated projects valued at AED100 million ($27.2 million) in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
Israel said on Tuesday it had killed Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani in an air strike, while Tehran signalled it was rejecting ceasefire overtures conveyed through intermediaries.
