War‑driven oil surge pushes Saudi Arabia, Russia and Gulf majors to ramp up spare‑capacity plans through mid‑2026
Oil‑market tightness is pushing Saudi Arabia, Russia and Gulf producers to lean on spare capacity more heavily than expected.
Middle East
ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies bet big on LNG as CEOs gather in Doha to back gas as a ‘transition anchor’
ExxonMobil, Shell and TotalEnergies are doubling down on liquefied natural gas as a transition bridge fuel amid regional supply shocks.
Saudi Startups Secure Funding for AI, Chips Amid Regional Momentum
Blossom Accelerator launches AI push as edtech, logistics firms bag millions despite tensions.
Nvidia Shuts Dubai Office, Tech Giants Tighten Security in Gulf
Chip leader closes hub amid Iran threats, staff shifts remote as war ripples through tech hubs.
Dammam surges as Saudi Arabia’s hottest housing market amid Riyadh exodus
Dammam posts 60% YoY residential surge as buyers flee Riyadh’s pricing pressures.
Dubai smashes Dh176b Q1 sales record led by off-plan investor frenzy
Dubai hits Dh176.7b Q1 sales across 48,000 transactions, off-plan dominates 70%.
Dubai real estate shrugs off Iran strikes with $100m+ deals powering forward
Dubai logs $100m+ deals despite Iran missile strikes shaking regional stability.
Kuwait cuts bank liquidity and capital ratios in stimulus push to keep credit flowing
Kuwait’s central bank has cut liquidity and capital ratios to support lending in a tense market.
Middle East wealth managers build Dubai-Riyadh hubs as ultra-rich clients demand digital, Shariah-compliant advice
Dubai and Riyadh are becoming the region’s key wealth-management hubs as assets and clients shift.
Saudi Arabia’s fintech licensing boom hits 261 firms as Gulf regulators race to widen digital finance access
Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector has reached 261 firms, while SAMA starts licensing open banking players.
