Space

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IHC to acquire 80pc stake in Abu Dhabi space firm Marlan

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has announced that its key unit International Tech Group SP is acquiring an 80% stake in Marlan Holding, the company behind space tech firm Marlan Space, an investor and operator focused on space and space-related companies and technologies.

Education, HR & Training Gulf Construction

BCG expands Riyadh office, adds space and staff

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the expansion of its Riyadh office, adding space and headcount to serve growing client demand across Saudi Arabia.

IT & Telecommunications

SpaceX acquires xAI in deal valuing combined entity at $1.2 trillion

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

SpaceX has acquired artificial intelligence startup xAI in a transaction that media reports said values the combined entity at around $1.2 trillion, creating one of the most ambitious technology platforms ever assembled. Financial details were not formally disclosed by the companies.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Airbus, Leonardo, Thales to create major European space player

Fri, 24 Oct 2025

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company.