LOWER SELLING PRICES WEIGH

SABIC reports 7% revenue decline and lower profit in Q3

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has reported a 7% year-on-year decline in revenue for the third quarter of 2025, with total revenue amounting to SAR34.33 billion ($9.15 billion), primarily due to lower average selling prices and sales volumes.

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THOUSANDS OF JOBS LIKELY

China’s Xincheng Jiao to invest $11.6bn in Jazan vehicle plant

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

The Jazan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) has signed a cooperation agreement with China’s Xincheng Jiao Technology to establish a modern and advanced vehicle manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia, with investments estimated at around €10 billion ($11.6 billion) over a period of 15 years.

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GLOBAL HUB OPENS ON NOV 3

ADIPEC 2025 to drive innovation, investment in energy

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

ADIPEC 2025, which kicks off on Monday (November 3) in Abu Dhabi, will serve as a vital platform to attract investment, drive innovation, and advance long-term carbon neutrality goals.

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INSIGHT

No more Fed cuts likely this year, US risks stagflation: deVere CEO

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

The US Federal Reserve has likely made its last rate cut of 2025, and inflation can be expected to remain elevated while jobs data continues to deteriorate — conditions that point to the early stages of stagflation.

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FOCUS

Connectivity: The new structural foundation for construction in Gulf

Wed, 29 Oct 2025

Construction across the Gulf continues to set global benchmarks for speed, scale, and ambition. And the region’s shift toward smart cities and data-centric infrastructure is introducing a new measure of success: how well a building communicates.

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Union Properties unveils $544.59m Mirdad in Dubai’s Motor City

Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Union Properties has launched ‘Mirdad’, the company’s second landmark development and a new benchmark for elegant, connected, and sustainable living in the heart of Motor City.

ROSHN Group launches new release of 'The Garden Collection' in SEDRA

Fri, 31 Oct 2025

ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has launched a new release of The Garden Collection villas in the fully integrated SEDRA community in North Riyadh.

Majority plans AI investments in Global South

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

About 87% of global investors plan to increase AI investments in the Global South within the next two years, with India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East identified as most likely beneficiaries, a research report by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, in collaboration with Accenture, said.

World's largest trade fair bauma coming to Saudi Arabia

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

bauma, the world’s largest trade fair, will come to Saudi Arabia, one of the fastest-growing and most attractive construction markets in the world in April 2027, following a partnership between dmg events, the region’s largest trade events organiser, and Messe München.

Jahez, noon partnership to transform everyday convenience in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

Jahez International Company for Information System Technology, a leading integrated ecosystem of on-demand services in GCC, and noon, one of Middle East’s leading digital ecosystem and one of the Kingdom’s fastest-growing quick-commerce platforms, today announced a strategic partnership uniting two of Saudi Arabia’s most innovative platforms.

Aldar's 9-month profits up 43% to $1.85bn

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

Aldar, a leading developer in the region, has reported a nine-month net profit before tax of AED6.8 billion ($1.85 billion), up 43% year-on-year (YoY), while net profit after tax rose 30% YoY to AED6 billion ($1.633 billion).

TAQA sells 100% stake in lignite-based power plant in India

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

TAQA, one of the largest listed integrated utility companies, has divested its 100% stake in TAQA Neyveli Power Company Private Limited to MEIL Energy Private Limited for a sale consideration of INR9.26 billion (approximately $104.65 million).

Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard enter deal for ship repair cluster

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

Drydocks World, a DP World company, and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed an Agreement of Heads of Terms to evaluate and develop India’s first ship repair cluster at the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) in Cochin, Kerala.

Syria secures $28bn investments; Gulf states lead

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa announced that his country has attracted approximately $28 billion in investments during the first six months of this year, highlighting significant participation from companies based in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

Sheikh Mohammed approves formation of Mohammed bin Rashid Endowment District Board

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved the formation of the Mohammed bin Rashid Endowment District Board of Trustees, with Mattar Al Tayer as its Chairman.

Adnoc, Gecko Robotics ink three deals to enhance AI, robotics training

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Adnoc and Gecko Robotics have expanded their strategic partnership with three new agreements to explore deploying robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) across Adnoc’s operations and boosting future skills training for UAE Nationals.

AlUla secures triple win at World Travel Awards 2025

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

AlUla has won in three major categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2025, further reinforcing its standing as one of the region’s most extraordinary destinations.

SABIC reports 7% revenue decline and lower profit in Q3

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has reported a 7% year-on-year decline in revenue for the third quarter of 2025, with total revenue amounting to SAR34.33 billion ($9.15 billion), primarily due to lower average selling prices and sales volumes.

No more Fed cuts likely this year, US risks stagflation: deVere CEO

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

The US Federal Reserve has likely made its last rate cut of 2025, and inflation can be expected to remain elevated while jobs data continues to deteriorate — conditions that point to the early stages of stagflation.

Ohana Development offers $21m Sky Mansions

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

Ohana Development captures the essence of coastal luxury with the Sky Mansions at Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living by Ohana, a limited collection of AED77 million ($20.96 million) residences that offer true seclusion and an unbroken connection to land and water.

Saudi hospitals implement advanced CareWare system by ats

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

Raqamat Specialist Hospital, Khotwah Specialist Hospitals, and Msharef Hospital have implemented the latest version of CareWare, an advanced medical information management system developed by Adaptive TechSoft (ats) — a Saudi technology company supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to build a digitally empowered healthcare ecosystem.

Alba boosts local talent development with new appointment

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has appointed Ahmed Mazen Matar as its new Manager Training. In this pivotal role, Matar will oversee the design and implementation of training programmes across Alba’s operations.

GMG launches new luxury home concept in UAE

Fri, 31 Oct 2025

GMG, a global well-being company, has launched Modora, a new luxury home concept that expands its home division and reinforces its position in the UAE’s interiors and lifestyle retail sector. This coincides with the first anniversary of its home division.

Almasar Alshamil Education announces IPO price range

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Almasar Alshamil Education, a leading provider of specialised education in the GCC, has announced the offer price range and commencement of participating entities’ bidding and book-building process for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market of the Saudi Exchange.

Emirates Nuclear Energy Company, Presight set up AI platform

Fri, 31 Oct 2025

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company and Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, have co-developed Eneciq, an independent agentic AI platform designed to drive faster insights, decision-making, and knowledge sharing at ENEC.

BMW 7 Series Suhail Edition: A tribute to Arabian legacy

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

BMW Middle East has presented one of its most exclusive and poetic creations for the Middle East region to date: the BMW 7 Series Suhail Edition, in Riyadh.

UNDP inks collaboration deal for Sustainability Forum Middle East

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and FinMark Communications have signed an agreement to boost collaboration for the upcoming edition of Sustainability Forum Middle East to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain in January.

Global leaders, investors to take part in Gateway Gulf

Sat, 01 Nov 2025

Bahrain is set to welcome an exceptional lineup of global leaders, investors, and innovators for the third edition of Gateway Gulf, taking place on November 2 and 3 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay.

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