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Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Valmet to buy US industrial valve company Severn for $480m

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Valmet, a global technology leader serving the process industries, has entered into a deal with UK-based private equity firm Bluewater to acquire the Severn Group, a major US industrial valve company, for $480 million on a cash and debt-free basis.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Global GDP likely to grow 2.8% in 2026, says Goldman Sachs

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

The global GDP is projected to surge 2.8% in 2026, led by stronger momentum in the US and resilient exports from China, while the euro zone benefits from targeted fiscal support despite longer-term challenges, said Goldman Sachs Research in its new report.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain's non-oil exports of National Origin soared to $836m in October

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

The total value of Bahrain's non-oil exports (national origin) increased to BD317 million ($836 million) over the last year's figures of BD316 million ($833 million), said a report. The top 10 countries accounted for 73% of the total exports (National Origin) value.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Mubadala, Barings ink $500m global real estate debt partnership

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company and Barings, one of the world’s top investment managers, have entered into a $500 million global real estate debt partnership. The new JV will focus on investing in subordinated loans across real estate asset classes.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Three US regions produce more natural gas than most countries: EIA

Sun, 09 Nov 2025

In 2023, the US produced 104 Bcf/d of natural gas, surpassing Russia. Three US regions—Appalachia, Permian, and Haynesville—rank among the world's top ten producers, with Appalachia at 33 Bcf/d, Permian at 21 Bcf/d, and Haynesville at 15 Bcf/d.

Miscellaneous

Trump keeps Iran strike option open as Qatar pushes for deal ahead of possible escalation

Wed, 04 Nov 2026

US President says Washington is ready to resume military operations but sees no immediate need for action; Netanyahu reportedly presses for fresh strikes as Tehran insists its conditions must be met before Hormuz reopens

Miscellaneous

US carries out limited strikes on Iran as Trump says peace deal remains possible

Tue, 03 Nov 2026

The US military has carried out fresh, limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, in an operation Washington described as defensive, even as President Donald Trump signalled that a diplomatic agreement with Tehran remained possible.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Modon in strategic US ultra-luxury real estate development investment

Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding has announced a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners (WLP), to deliver a landmark ultra-luxury real estate development in US featuring high-end residences, a boutique hotel and a championship golf course.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Al Tahaluf unveils $291m residential project on Red Sea coast

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

Al Tahaluf, a Saudi-US joint venture comprising a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises and Hamad bin Saedan Real Estate Company, has unveiled its SAR1.07 billion ($291 million) residential community project - Soleya - within the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Motoring

New Saudi-US venture to launch mobile fuel delivery services in KSA

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

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.