Binghatti Developers and Mercedes-Benz have joined forces for the official unveiling of Mercedes-Benz Places|Binghatti City, the world’s first Mercedes-Benz branded city and the developer’s first masterplanned community, a AED30 billion ($8.2 billion) development spanning more than 10 million sq ft in Nad Al Sheba.
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has taken a landmark step: the creation of a Unified GCC Civil Aviation Authority. This initiative isn’t just bureaucratic housekeeping — it’s an effort that we all hope will build a stronger, safer, and more efficient air transport system for the GCC.
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Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF has reached an agreement with Red Sea Aluminium Holdings (RSAH) to jointly develop an single integrated downstream aluminium complex in Yanbu. The duo aims to introduce advanced smelting and continuous-casting technologies to the Saudi market.
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Members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce recorded their highest-ever annual exports and re-exports in 2025, reaching AED356.5 billion ($97.07 billion), a growth of 15.1% compared to AED309.6 billion in 2024, it has been revealed.
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Gulf investors are playing an increasing central role in sustaining AI and private market deal flow, not as speculative entrants, but as strategic financiers of foundational technology infrastructure, a Standard Chartered report said.
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Webuild, a global leader in the design and construction sector, has announced that its consortium - comprising Indian construction conglomerate L&T, Saudi Arabia's Nesma and French rail transport giant Alstom - has secured the contract for the extension of Riyadh Metro’s Red Line network.
The World Bank projects that growth in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states will rise to 4.4% in 2026 and 4.6% in 2027.
Arada, a leading regional developer, has unveiled Inaura, an urban fitness-led hospitality and residences concept in Dubai.
Saudi-based Golden Compass for Mining Services, a geological consultancy owned by Naif Alrajhi Investment and Rasi Investment, has signed a strategic partnership deal with Thara Future Investments, in a move aimed at building a fully integrated national mining services champion in the kingdom.
EDGE, a leading Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology major, has signed an agreement with Indra Group, a global leader in IT, aerospace, defence and mobility systems, for setting up a new defence manufacturing company in Spain that will cater to European defence programmes.
Parsons Corporation has secured the infrastructure lead design consultancy contract from Saudi PIF-owned New Murabba Development Company for its mega project in the kingdom. The scope of work includes provision of design and construction technical support for New Murabba project.
CEER, the first Saudi automotive company and Saudi-born EV brand, has partnered with Dürr, a global leader in mechanical and plant engineering, to supply and install one of the most advanced Paint Shops in the automotive world at the CEER Manufacturing Complex (CMC) in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).
Batelco by Beyon has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Qareeb Data Centers, the Middle East’s first edge data center provider.
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, has announced the launch of its inaugural data centres in UAE. These facilities, located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will host more than 100 cloud-based solutions of both Zoho and ManageEngine, the company's two key brands.
World-renowned design practices - UK-based WW+P and Canadian group SvN - have just announced the merger of their practices, unifying their diverse teams of architects, urban planners, urban designers and landscape architects into a global powerhouse of expertise and delivery for complex urban projects.
Envision, a global leader in green technology, on Thursday announced the launch of Dubhe, its groundbreaking Energy Foundation Model, designed to shape the world’s largest Physical AI system – the AI energy system.
SkyDrive, a leading eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, has reached a general understanding with AeroGulf Services Company regarding the potential purchase of the 20 SkyDrive (type SD-05 model) eVTOL aircraft.
World-renowned design practices - UK-based WW+P and Canadian group SvN - have just announced the merger of their practices, unifying their diverse teams of architects, urban planners, urban designers and landscape architects into a global powerhouse of expertise and delivery for complex urban projects.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has taken a landmark step: the creation of a Unified GCC Civil Aviation Authority. This initiative isn’t just bureaucratic housekeeping — it’s an effort that we all hope will build a stronger, safer, and more efficient air transport system for the GCC.
Parsons Corporation has secured the infrastructure lead design consultancy contract from Saudi PIF-owned New Murabba Development Company for its mega project in the kingdom. The scope of work includes provision of design and construction technical support for New Murabba project.
NVIDIA and Eli Lilly and Company on Thursday announced a first-of-its-kind AI co-innovation lab focused on applying AI to tackle some of the most enduring challenges in the pharmaceutical industry.
Omani group Firas Bin Fatik and India-based Maadfam Entertainment have inked a strategic partnership to develop two large-scale projects in the sultanate aligned with its Vision 2040 development strategy. The first is a 17.4 million-sq-ft student campus living district and the second a large-scale integrated interactive zone.
Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, has officially inaugurated its Sitra service station in Bahrain. A fully integrated service destination, it features eight drive-thru units, 12 retail outlets with the mezzanine levels hosting a curated mix of international and local brands.
PwC, a leading management consultancy company, has appointed Laura Hinton as the incoming Middle East Senior Partner, succeeding Hani Ashkar at the conclusion of his term.
Worldwide spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is forecast to hit $2.52 trillion in 2026, up 44% over last year, said a report. The AI infrastructure is driving this boom; adding a whopping $401 billion in expenditure as technology providers continue to build out AI foundations.
UD Trucks has introduced the new Kuzer light-duty truck in the UAE in partnership with Al Masaood CV&E and United Diesel, a part of Al Rostamani Group. With a choice of three GVW ranges and two engine options, it is a dependable light-duty truck designed for everyday business operations.
Messe Frankfurt Middle East has officially unveiled Intersec Global, a new unified international brand that brings together the world’s leading security, safety, and resilience events under a single global platform. It will be the flagship event, fostering collaboration between the global portfolio of Intersec events.
As global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, senior government and industry leaders at a high-level panel discussion at the 27th edition of Intersec discussed how AI is quickly transitioning from 'deep tech' to everyday frontline operations in safety-critical environments.
