With the Middle East and Africa (MEA) expecting a $3 trillion project pipeline in real estate and infrastructure between 2026-2030, the region is poised for sustained high performance in 2026, according to JLL.
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NMDC Group, a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction and marine dredging, today announced a strong set of financial results for 2025, reporting revenues of AED28.8 billion ($7.84 billion), up 10% y-o-y. Net profit surged 29% y-o-y to cross the AED4.0 billion ($1.089 billion) mark.
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Dubai Municipality unveiled the ‘Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030’ at the World Governments Summit as part of a comprehensive strategic vision to develop a balanced and integrated urban ecosystem. The roadmap includes a portfolio of projects valued at more than AED4 billion ($1.1 billion).
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Only 12% of financial services organisations have AI projects fully deployed enterprise-wide, and a substantial 62% still remain in pilot or development stages, says a new study.
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Global M&A (mergers and acquisitions) is positioned to continue momentum in 2026 after rising 40% to $4.9 trillion in 2025, the second-highest deal value on record, according to Bain & Company in its annual Global M&A Report 2026, published today.
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Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company, has announced exceptional financial results for FY2025, with net profit of $1.1 billion, an industry-leading adjusted ebitda margin of 37% and a net profit margin of 19% for the full year. The company recorded $5.85 billion in revenue for the 12-month period.
Combined Group Contracting (CGC), a leading infrastructure specialist, has secured multiple high-value contracts worth $210 million from Kuwait Oil Company. The scope of work includes development of complex oil and gas infrastructure developments in Kuwait.
World Health Expo (WHX) and World Health Expo Labs (WHX Labs) mark a decisive reinvention of what was once the Middle East’s most influential healthcare trade show. Formerly known as Arab Health, the platform has long been a cornerstone of regional healthcare commerce.
Dubai’s off-plan property sales reached a record AED286 billion ($77.88 billion) in 2025 with the sale of about 132,000 homes in the year, according to a new report.
QatarEnergy has signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Malaysia's Petronas LNG (PLL), a subsidiary of Petronas, the first long-term LNG supply agreement between the two companies.
The US military said it shot down an Iranian drone that "aggressively" approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea,
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy is entering a new phase. After a decade of rapid expansion driven by reform and public investment, future growth is expected to be shaped less by scale and more by competitiveness, productivity and export capability.
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.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a global milestone in the digitisation of capital markets with the successful execution of the world’s first sovereign-native tokenised property title deed transfer. This infrastructure reduces property settlement times from days to mere seconds.
The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the launch of 'World’s Richest Seas' initiative, a key programme that it will see the establishment of new marine sites and underwater gardens through deployment of 40,000 artificial reef modules, which will gradually increase to 80,000 by 2030.
Applus+ in the UAE has announced that its Marine business unit has become a member of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). This marks a step forward in aligning Applus+ operations with recognised standards for safety, quality, and technical excellence in the marine and offshore industry.
The China Visitors Summit (CVS) is set to make its return to Abu Dhabi on May 13-14, 2026, bringing together top Chinese travel buyers and regional suppliers for an unparalleled networking and business development opportunity. The face-to-face workshop and B2B meetings will be hosted at the Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas Abu Dhabi, offering a premium setting for this high-profile event.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) undertook a strategic roadshow across India, engaging with entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders across three key cities.
World Health Expo (WHX) and World Health Expo Labs (WHX Labs) mark a decisive reinvention of what was once the Middle East’s most influential healthcare trade show. Formerly known as Arab Health, the platform has long been a cornerstone of regional healthcare commerce.
Mirage, a leading project management, architecture, urban design, master planning and lead consultancy, has announced the successful completion of the first raft concrete pour for Tower 2 at Address Residences Zabeel, a major Emaar development located in Dubai.
Chinese group Goldwind said it has completed the successful installation of the first wind turbine at the Riyah 2 project in southern Oman. The project is being developed by OQ Alternative Energy, a subsidiary of Oman’s state energy group OQ, in partnership with global major TotalEnergies.
TASC Group, a leading workforce, people advisory, corporate compliance and AI-led business solutions company in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed Jayajyoti Sengupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over the role from its Founder Mahesh Shahdadpuri who has been named its Executive Chairman.
Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company have completed a strategic joint venture to create a premier retail platform that will anchor the next phase of Abu Dhabi’s evolution as a global destination for curated luxury retail experiences.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) undertook a strategic roadshow across India, engaging with entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders across three key cities.
TASC Group, a leading workforce, people advisory, corporate compliance and AI-led business solutions company in the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed Jayajyoti Sengupta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over the role from its Founder Mahesh Shahdadpuri who has been named its Executive Chairman.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has signed a co-operation agreement with Glydways, a global leader in automated transit networks, for setting up an automated transit network, introducing a new mode of transport based on autonomous electric vehicles supported by AI technologies in Dubai.
Global visual communication platform Canva will establish the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai, it was revealed on Thursday.
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the "Hamdan bin Zayed: The World’s Richest Seas" initiative, aiming to significantly increase fish stocks in the emirate, seeking to achieve one of the highest densities globally by 2030.
