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.
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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.”
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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.
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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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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitical dynamics and diverging monetary policy paths are reshaping the investment landscape as investors look ahead to 2026, according to a new Market GPS Investment Outlook from Janus Henderson Investors.
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Alfanar Engineering Services has signed a land lease agreement with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu to set up a large-scale specialised facility in Yanbu Industrial City, dedicated to the manufacturing and maintenance of electric motors.
Emirates moved 55.6 million customers, circled Earth 29,290 times on nearly 180,580 flights, and placed orders for 73 new aircraft in 2025.
The committee responsible for the GCC Tourism Capital has officially announced Doha as the GCC Tourism Capital for 2026, within the framework of strengthening joint tourism cooperation among GCC member states.
Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects, has secured $600 million offshore contracts from Saudi oil giant Aramco. The scope of work includes EPCI services for 34km of pipeline as well as 300m of onshore pipeline network in Saudi Arabia.
Gold was steady on Wednesday but remained on track for its strongest annual gain in over four decades, while other precious metals fell sharply as investors booked profits after a strong, record-setting rally.
Nomad, Sharjah’s new eco-luxury hospitality destination in Kalba, will receive first guests today (December 31).
ACWA Power Co has announced its entry into China after securing more than 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy projects, according to a stock exchange disclosure.
Riyadh's King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a PIF company, has commenced construction works on the third runway, marking a strategic step that reflects continued progress in airfield development and enhances the airport’s operational readiness to support long-term growth in air traffic demand.
Natural gas accounts for about 70 percent of Mubadala Energy’s production portfolio, the company’s Chief Operating Officer Adnan Bu Fateem said, describing 2025 as a "pivotal" year for the company’s international expansion.
Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has announced the addition of eight new lifestyle brands to its premium project Diriyah Square, keeping in pace with ongoing construction progress across its over 400 retail and dining outlets.
QatarEnergy has announced that it has secured an agreement from Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) for the supply of up to 24 LNG cargoes this summer. The deal paves the way for continued co-operation between the two in the energy sector.
Emrina, a major company that represents leading global brands in Turkey, has entered into a deal with China Railway Assembly Xinjiang Construction and Le Park Concord for setting up a joint venture company that will develop a total of 60 motel projects across Saudi Arabia.
QatarEnergy has announced that it has secured an agreement from Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) for the supply of up to 24 LNG cargoes this summer. The deal paves the way for continued co-operation between the two in the energy sector.
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.
Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has announced the addition of eight new lifestyle brands to its premium project Diriyah Square, keeping in pace with ongoing construction progress across its over 400 retail and dining outlets.
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.
Serco has appointed Maryam Alamasi as the new Head of Corporate Services for Saudi Arabia. An industry veteran, she has more than 18 years of experience in digital transformation, enterprise architecture and large-scale programme delivery.
Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has announced the addition of eight new lifestyle brands to its premium project Diriyah Square, keeping in pace with ongoing construction progress across its over 400 retail and dining outlets.
Precious metals kick-started the New Year on a strong note resuming their rally after unprecedented gains in 2025. Spot gold climbed 1.3% to $4,372 per ounce on Friday, while spot silver added 2.8% to hit $73.30 per ounce after hitting a record high last year.
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.
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.
Nesma and Partners, a leading provider of integrated project solutions, has secured the main utilities and civil works package for Expo 2030 Riyadh. The scope of work includes construction of roads within the Expo site and installation of essential utilities.
The Kingdom of Bahrain has begun its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2026-2027 with Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York joining the council.
