Saudi Arabia ditches $100 crude target to win back market share

Oil prices are down nearly 5 per cent so far this year, amid increasing supply from other producers, especially the US

Dubai delivers 12 hotels, over 2,700 rooms in H1 2024

Dubai delivers 12 hotels, over 2,700 rooms in H1 2024

The growth is set to continue, with 40 more hotels expected to open by the end of 2024, as well as 4,748 more rooms between 2026 and 2027

Abu Dhabi's SCFEA grants new O&G concession in Al Dhafra to PETRONAS

Malaysia’s PETRONAS lands oil and gas exploration deal in Abu Dhabi

The Onshore Block 2 concession in Al Dhafra covers an area of 7,320 square kilometres, with PETRONAS holding 100 per cent of the exploration rights

Their call comes in a year of record profits for Big Oil as energy prices surged with the world economy reopening from Covid lockdown

Oil prices slide on prospect of Saudi Arabia raising output

Saudi Arabia is preparing to abandon its unofficial price target of $100 a barrel for crude as it prepares to increase output, cites a report

UAE reaches trade deal with New Zealand to boost exports, investment

UAE strikes CEPA deal with New Zealand to boost exports, investment

The trade agreement will remove tariffs on about 98.5 per cent of New Zealand’s exports immediately upon implementation

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Visitors look at WeRide's driverless minibus at the 2nd Global Digital Trade Fair 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 23, 2023. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Robotaxis to hit Abu Dhabi streets this year, courtesy of Uber, WeRide

From later this year, the ride-hailing firm’s users in Abu Dhabi will be able to book a ride in a robotaxi

Investec expands global reach with Dubai office

South African lender Investec opens office in Dubai’s financial centre

The DIFC has been luring global banks, asset and wealth managers, and hedge funds, and it is now seeing rising interest from South African entities

Emmanuel Fromont, corporate vice president, EMEA Operations, Acer, in a discussion with Gulf Business

Acer’s Emmanuel Fromont on the brand’s strategy to stay ahead

As Acer approaches its 50th anniversary, the company continues to prioritise local relationships, supporting digital transformation, and expanding into new markets

Arada concludes $150m sukuk tap; 3.2 times oversubscribed

Arada successfully concludes $150m sukuk tap

The tap was priced at $102.54, yielding 7.35 per cent, a 15 basis points tightening from initial pricing thoughts

Ooredoo secures QAR2bn financing to build data centres

Qatar’s Ooredoo secures QAR2bn financing to build data centres

The 10-year hybrid facility was provided by Qatar National Bank, Doha Bank and Masraf Al Rayan

EU assessing deal by e& Group for Czech PPF’s assets

e& Group secures EU approval to buy Czech PPF’s telecoms assets

e& has secured “all regulatory approvals” and “closing of the deal remains subject to customary remaining closing terms”

Aldar unveils Dhs1.5bn hospitality transformation in Abu Dhabi

Aldar unveils Dhs1.5bn hospitality transformation in Abu Dhabi

The initiative will introduce upscale hotel brands to the emirate, with the Eastern Mangroves hotel set to be rebranded as a Waldorf Astoria luxury resort

TAQA, SUEZ, Siemens launch desalination initiative

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA, SUEZ and Siemens team up in desalination initiative

The initiative is a five-year global competition that aims to reimagine systems, methods, and materials to advance desalination technologies

Microsoft to set up an engineering centre in Abu Dhabi GettyImages

Microsoft to set up key engineering centre in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi centre will collaborate with Microsoft’s global network of development centres to develop solutions in AI, cloud computing, and advanced cybersecurity

OPEC raises long-term oil demand outlook

OPEC boosts long-term oil demand outlook, driven by developing world growth

OPEC expects world oil demand to reach 118.9 million bpd by 2045, which is around 2.9 million bpd higher than earlier projections

Aramco sets price guidance for dollar sukuk bonds

Saudi Aramco sets price guidance for dollar sukuk bonds, term sheet shows

The 5-year bond has price guidance of Treasuries plus around 120 basis points (bps) and the 10-year bond has Treasuries plus about 135 bps

Autoterminal Khalifa Port's ro-ro vehicle volumes rise 30% in H1' 24

Autoterminal Khalifa Port’s ro-ro vehicle volumes rise 30%

Autoterminal Khalifa Port is strategically positioned, hosting three of the world’s top five container shipping lines

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs10bn Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion plan

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs10bn Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion plan

The exhibition centre will be the largest purpose-built indoor events and exhibitions venue in the region upon completion

UAE’s Masdar acquires Brookfield’s Saeta Yield for $1.4bn

UAE’s Masdar acquires Brookfield’s Saeta Yield for $1.4bn

The deal consists of a portfolio of 745 megawatts (MW) of predominantly wind assets – 538 MW in Spain, 144 MW in Portugal and 63 MW solar PV assets in Spain

Speed limits increased on Dubai's Al Amardi street image RTA X

Dubai increases speed limits on these key roads

The RTA will update traffic signs and road markings along the affected segments to ensure compliance with the new speed limits

UAE, IRENA partner to help developing nations raise and achieve NDC ambitions

UAE, IRENA partner to support NDC ambitions in 20 developing nations 

Announced during the 79th United Nations General Assembly, the initiative seeks to elevate the climate ambitions of these nations and drive urgent action on sustainability

General Atlantic plans Abu Dhabi office by year-end

General Atlantic plans Abu Dhabi office by year-end

The New York-based private equity firm received preliminary approval for a license to operate out of the Abu Dhabi Global Market

Auréa-led consortium finalises acquisition of The Body Shop

Auréa-led consortium finalises acquisition of The Body Shop

The transaction positions the ethical beauty brand for a revival amid increasing demand for sustainable and ethically produced beauty products

EDGE unveils new space company ‘FADA’

UAE defence firm EDGE forays into space domain with ‘FADA’

The space firm will create advanced facilities for designing, building, testing, and integrating various satellite components

Arcapita, Dgpays consortium acquires majority stake in Mashreq's Neopay

Arcapita, Dgpays consortium acquires majority stake in Mashreq’s Neopay

Neopay, originally established as a strategic division within Mashreq, has expanded rapidly, becoming a key player in the UAE’s digital payments sector

OQ Exploration and Production seeks to raise $2bn from IPO

OQ Exploration and Production seeks to raise $2bn from IPO

The IPO attracted six cornerstone investors, including Al-Hosn Investment Company, Bank Dhofar and Tanmia, which agreed to subscribe for shares worth as much as OMR156m

Core42 upgrades Compass for enhanced AI integration

Core42 upgrades Compass for enhanced AI integration

The upgrade includes new features like the Compass Chat mobile app, which offers seamless AI access and enhanced productivity tools for businesses

Nakheel awards construction contract for Como Residences to Alec Engineering & Contracting

Nakheel awards Dhs1.8bn construction contract for Como Residences

The 75-storey luxury residential tower on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah is scheduled for completion in Q2 2028

Menzies sets up cargo facility in Africa at MPM

Menzies Aviation expands presence in Africa with new cargo facility

Menzies Aviation has been operating at Maputo Airport since 2018, offering services like lounge management and ground handling

Egypt to sell United Bank stake in IPO on local bourse

Egypt to sell United Bank stake in IPO on local bourse

The Central Bank of Egypt is currently pursuing approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority and the Egyptian Stock Exchange