A sharp rise in life-sciences mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are likely across the Middle East as Gulf governments intensify efforts to build a globally competitive biotech and health-technology manufacturing base, according to a new Grand View Research study.
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AD Ports Group, a leading global facilitator of trade, logistics, and industry, today announced the sale of its 9.77% stake in NMDC Group, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and marine dredging, to Alpha Dhabi Holding for AED1.6 billion ($436 million).
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Abu Dhabi City plans to deliver 8,000 new residential units by the end of 2025, with an additional 12,800 on the way in 2026, according to new research by leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
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Bahrain has announced a reduction in the minimum real estate investment required for the Golden Residency from BD200,000 ($530,494) to BD130,000 ($344,821).
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The AI sector is in a volatile stage as investors “abandon the idea that one unified mentality can carry every company involved in advanced computing”, says Nigel Green, the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.
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Despite tight financial conditions and regional uncertainty, Bahrain’s real GDP is likely to hit 2.9% in 2025. With the completion of refinery upgrades and robust services in tourism and finance, it is set to post a 3.3% growth in 2026, said a report by IMF.
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, have achieved a major breakthrough for the Middle East’s technology landscape with the successful deployment of Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer — and the region’s first quantum computer dedicated to industrial applications.
Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction and urban development event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), opened today (November 24) in Dubai, showcasing 2,800 exhibitors and over 60,000 products, services, systems and solutions from around the world.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are poised to lead the Gulf’s economic expansion in 2026, supported by strong private-sector performance, resilient domestic demand and renewed investment momentum, according to a new report.
Saudi Global Ports has broken ground on its new SAR1.3 billion ($346 million) integrated logistics zone at Dammam. Spanning 1 million sq m, the key facility will provide modular warehousing and cold chain units as well as dedicated areas for petchem products.
Saudi Global Ports Group (SGP) on Sunday the official inauguration of the Terminal 2 Berth Expansion under SGP Container Terminals and the groundbreaking of the Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD).
EDGE Group has closed its participation at Dubai Airshow 2025 (DAS 2025) on a high, marking its sixth anniversary as one of the world’s fastest growing defence and technology groups, and leveraging its position as the largest exhibitor at the world-leading aerospace exhibition to announce one of the most ambitious launches in its history.
The ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia's leading multi-asset developer owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched the latest edition of its Musahama Design Competition at the recently held Cityscape Global in Riyadh, underscoring its commitment to nurturing local architectural and design talent.
AtkinsRéalis, a top-class engineering services company, has been appointed by Shomoul Holding as the cost consultant for the Phase II of The Avenues – Riyadh development. Its scope of work includes cost planning, procurement advisory and value engineering services.
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has signed an agreement to extend the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Al Ezzel Power Company, one of Bahrain’s independent power producers, for its key 950MW power plant in the Hidd region.
ABB opened a $2-million training and customer experience facility in the UAE on Thursday to develop digital and engineering skills for industrial, power and utility applications across the Middle East.
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew 5% in January-September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 and 3% above pre-pandemic year 2019. According to the latest edition of the World Tourism Barometer, over 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally between January and September this year, about 50 million more than in the same period of 2024.
ABB opened a $2-million training and customer experience facility in the UAE on Thursday to develop digital and engineering skills for industrial, power and utility applications across the Middle East.
A sharp rise in life-sciences mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are likely across the Middle East as Gulf governments intensify efforts to build a globally competitive biotech and health-technology manufacturing base, according to a new Grand View Research study.
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has officially awarded the main works contract for SAR2 billion ($531 million) Trump Tower Jeddah to Arabian Construction Company, following the completion of the enabling and foundation works.
A sharp rise in life-sciences mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are likely across the Middle East as Gulf governments intensify efforts to build a globally competitive biotech and health-technology manufacturing base, according to a new Grand View Research study.
Abu Dhabi-based Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has sealed a strategic partnership with Mila, the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, in a move aimed at driving collaborative research in AI safety and next-generation machine learning models.
Good Earth, one of India’s leading luxury design houses, has opened its first international outlet in Dubai. The Good Earth Chahar Bagh, a bespoke 6,500 sq ft sanctuary, is inspired by the grandeur of Persian paradise gardens and cultural confluence of the Silk Route.
A sharp rise in life-sciences mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are likely across the Middle East as Gulf governments intensify efforts to build a globally competitive biotech and health-technology manufacturing base, according to a new Grand View Research study.
OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, will participate in Black Hat Middle East & Africa 2025 with demonstrations of its latest security innovations, including the OP/X Mobile Lab and MetaDefender Kiosk.
Saudi-based Front End Limited Company has joined hands with US-based mobile fuel expert, Booster Fuels, to launch its revolutionary mobile fuel delivery services across the kingdom. It will start with an initial pilot phase in Dammam city.
Multiply Media Group (MMG), a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group, has announced the full acquisition of London Lites, one of London’s leading digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) operators renowned for its landmark locations.
DMCC, a leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has unveiled the world’s largest silver bar – a record-breaking 1,971 kg asset officially recognised by Guinness World Records.
