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AGBI is a premium intelligence platform focused on business dynamics in the Middle East and Gulf region. Headquartered in London it provides global investors with in depth analysis of energy finance and infrastructure serving as a bridge between the Gulf market and the global economy.

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Eid bookings surge for Oman hotels despite Iran war disruption

Eid bookings surge for Oman hotels despite Iran war disruption

Oman’s hotels are reporting a surge in Eid bookings from Gulf travellers, even as the Iran war brings attacks on the sultanate and disrupts regional travel. Nearly

One in 10 Gulf ships cannot be reliably tracked, analyst says

One in 10 Gulf ships cannot be reliably tracked, analyst says

One in every 10 vessels operating in the Gulf exhibits “anomalous” behaviour on its tracking systems, according to a shipping expert. Spoofing, electronic interference

Japan lender tests support for $1.5bn Saudi Energy loan

Japan lender tests support for $1.5bn Saudi Energy loan

Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is reportedly seeking reconfirmation from Asian banks on their backing of the $1.5 billion credit facility for

UAE central bank unveils package to support lenders amid Iran war

UAE central bank unveils package to support lenders amid Iran war

The UAE central bank has rolled out emergency measures to support banks, temporarily loosening liquidity rules and expanding access to funding as Iranian strikes

Neom terminates $1bn tunnel contract at heart of The Line

Neom terminates $1bn tunnel contract at heart of The Line

Saudi Arabia’s Neom has cancelled a roughly $1 billion tunnelling contract at the heart of its flagship “The Line” giga-project, according to public documents.

RAK Properties outlines plan as Iran war tests market

RAK Properties outlines plan as Iran war tests market

Ras Al Khaimah has not been spared the consequences of the Iran war, denting one of the UAE’s most dynamic property markets. A leading developer there is already

S&P issues warning on Gulf bank deposits ‘if war persists’

S&P issues warning on Gulf bank deposits ‘if war persists’

Customers could withdraw up to $307 billion from Gulf banks if the Iran war persists, S&P Global Ratings warned on Tuesday. The credit ratings agency’s forecast

Egypt to privatise operation of desalination plants

Egypt to privatise operation of desalination plants

Egypt has invited the private sector to take over the operation and maintenance of seawater desalination facilities on its northwestern shores. All desalination

$370m Jubail plant to support Saudi aquaculture

$370m Jubail plant to support Saudi aquaculture

Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) is developing a bio-protein production project in Jubail Industrial City with a view to supporting growth in Saudi Arabian

Spinneys pays total dividend of $68m for 2025

Spinneys pays total dividend of $68m for 2025

Shareholders of Dubai-listed Spinneys have approved the payment of AED249 million ($67.80 million) as a dividend for 2025. The agreement for the payout was given