The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) affirmed that the kingdom’s banking and financial sector continues to operate at the highest levels of readiness amid the current regional developments and the reperc ...

The 32 Member countries of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed to make 400 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves available to the market to address disruptions in oil mar ...

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) shareholders approved the distribution of AED8.84 billion ($2.41 billion in cash dividends for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, at the bank's Annual General ...

Iran continued its attacks on civilian and economic infrastructure across the Gulf on Wednesday, showing no respite in the ongoing Middle East conflict as regional air defence systems intercepted ...

Aston University (Birmingham, England) and Mondelēz International have launched a research and innovation partnership to develop filtration-based technologies that can fine-tune the flavours, nutrient ...

The Dubai Stockbrokers and Investment Services Group (DSIG) has unveiled the Responsible Investor Initiative (RII), which binds leading stockbrokers and financial executives to the RII Charter, a rigo ...

Events linked to the Middle East conflict could give construction contractors in the region rights to claim relief from obligations they owe under their contracts, an expert has said ...

Tensions in the Gulf escalated sharply after reports that Iran had begun laying naval mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, prompting warnings from President Donald Trump and US military ...

The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts ...

Iran’s attacks on GCC countries, and the resulting closure of airspace and the region’s main shipping route, are unlikely to affect the existing ratings of state-owned companies in the region, accordi ...

Oman Airports has confirmed that operations at Muscat International Airport are continuing as normal, including scheduled commercial flights, private aviation, and business aviation services ...

Despite the rapid rise of generative AI tools in travel planning, 60% of travellers still prefer human-curated recommendations and verified information, according to a survey of more than 7,000 users ...