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An aggressive growth strategy and multi-city expansion bid, Umm Al Qura’s SAR 50 billion portfolioUmm Al Qura, developer of Makkah's Masar Destination, unveils a 2026–2030 strategy to expand across Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, targeting a...
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
Engineering goods exports top US$12.31 billion in May, highest ever monthly exports despite West Asia conflictWe are positive that with the proper guidance of the Government, we will be able to achieve the desired export target of US$ 250 billion by...
Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...
How Dubai is trying to bring tourists and investors back after months of regional tensionsDubai convened business leaders following Iran's strikes to mitigate economic fallout, pledging $681 million in support. While a preliminar...
Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf alliesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would prioritize their security interests. Concluding ...
Rubio reassures UAE, Kuwait as scepticism over Iran deal persistsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies of their security during a visit to the UAE and Kuwait, addressing skepticism over a ...
India, Russia prevented global economy from collapsing: IMEMO chiefRussia and India have forged a new global economic model, preventing global collapse and aiding the Global South with affordable resources....
'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian portsBig news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confir...
$200 billion export opportunity for India to BRICS by 2030: ASSOCHAMIndia's exports to BRICS nations are projected to surge to USD 200 billion by 2030. This ambitious target represents a significant increase...
US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expireAmerica's Treasury has not extended sanctions waivers on Russian oil. This waiver expired at midnight. President Trump has not confirmed if...
Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
US-Iran deal could leave Gulf states in the lurch: analystsGulf nations face a precarious future after Iran's attacks. A new deal offers only a temporary reprieve, leaving them vulnerable to regiona...
WEF names 100 tech pioneers for 2026: AI, Clean Energy and Deep Tech lead the chargeThe World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure,...
Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensionsUS-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war ...
Why India is the centerpiece of LG's multi billion-dollar vision for the Global SouthLG India growth strategy and consumer electronics market expansion: LG Electronics is targeting a significant revenue increase in India, Sa...
Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...
OPEC+ set for fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources sayOPEC+ is set to raise its oil output targets for the fourth straight month, a strategic move amidst production hurdles faced by some of its...