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DEWA posts record H1 profit

Revenue reaches record $4.04 billion.

Tabreed H1 revenue $308m

Blurb: Profit reaches $52 million in H1

ADNOC L&S to expand fleet

It will acquire 11 carriers for $1.3bn.

Empower profit climbs 16%

Dubai district cooling demand lifts earnings

Burjeel profit nearly doubles

Healthcare demand drives stronger earnings.

Trump rejects Iran deal extension as regional tensions mount

The US president says Iran will not make the deal he considers necessary, while Washington declines to extend the expired interim agreement. Trump has also threatened to bomb Oman if Muscat finalizes a deal with Iran on Hormuz.

UAE, Qatar lead Global Telecom Health Index on market structure

Kearney’s 34-market study finds coordinated investment, strong customer satisfaction and financial performance helping the two Gulf markets outperform larger economies.

Cyber resilience is more than recovering from an attack

Today's digital enterprises operate in an environment where sophisticated attackers, cloud-first infrastructures, remote workforces, connected devices, third-party ecosystems, and artificial intelligence have dramatically expanded the attack surface, writes Ehab Adel, Director - Cybersecurity & AI Factory at Mindware. Even the most mature organizations acknowledge an uncomfortable reality: no security control can prevent every attack.

The question is no longer if an organization will experience a cyber incident. It is how well it will respond when one occurs. This shift is driving a fundamental evolution in cybersecurity, from a prevention-first mindset to one centered on cyber resilience.

UAE hiring rebound gains momentum as talent flows recover, report says

The the UAE Economic Graph Report 2026 by LinkedIn and the Ministry of Foreign Trade says real estate led hiring growth, while the UAE ranked highly for FinTech skills, AI talent attraction and net migration.

Big Tech faces AI spending test as earnings season gathers pace

The Magnificent Seven’s 5.7% fall last week shows that investors are no longer rewarding headline beats alone, they want proof that AI growth is accelerating faster than the cost of building it, says Josh Gilbert, Lead Market Analyst at eToro.

Saudi mega-projects could generate 35% of power needs through on-site renewables

A BCG report says rooftop solar and decentralized renewable systems can lower electricity costs, reduce emissions and help developers meet...

GCC banks need stronger safeguards amid geopolitical uncertainty, KPMG says

KPMG says banks can strengthen portfolios through scenario analysis, stronger governance and monitoring as geopolitical tensions threaten borrowers, funding conditions and asset quality across region.

Middle East conflict: Trade tensions rise as oil jumps and tariffs shake markets 

Several ports suspended operations in the Middle East after drone strikes. DP World said operations at Jebel Ali port in Dubai, one of the world's busiest container ports, had been suspended due to a fire after "aerial interception," he adds.

Abu Dhabi residential property sales hit record $19.9bn in 2025

Apartments dominated the sales market, accounting for 66% of transactions, reflecting strong developer activity in the segment

China’s LNG ambitions take shape

The 344-meters-long QC-Max vessel, being built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, is designed for a major Qatari LNG expansion project.

Supply chain attacks emerge as top cyber threat to businesses: Study

The study found that large enterprises are particularly vulnerable because of their extensive vendor networks.

Trump rejects Iran deal extension as regional tensions mount

The US president says Iran will not make the deal he considers necessary, while Washington declines to extend the expired...

UAE, Qatar lead Global Telecom Health Index on market structure

Kearney’s 34-market study finds coordinated investment, strong customer satisfaction and financial performance helping the two Gulf markets outperform larger economies.

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ADNOC Gas posts $665 million in H1 net income

The company also raised its target for EBITDA growth to 60 percent by 2030, compared with 2023, up from its...

Emaar Properties posts 23 percent rise in H1 net profit to $3.5 billion

Founder Mohamed Alabbar said the results reflected Emaar's disciplined approach and Dubai's continued economic expansion, adding that the company would...

UN warns Gaza remains unsafe for civilians

''Humanitarians report that a sixth-grade student was hit by a bullet and injured in a tented classroom. The child was...

Meta ‘ignored’ teen safety warnings to boost Instagram profits

Lawyers for Tennessee said Meta researchers repeatedly warned company executives that some teenagers were using Instagram compulsively, contributing to eating...

Trump imposes tariffs on 60 countries over forced labor concerns

The new tariffs, ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, will take effect as temporary 10 percent worldwide tariffs imposed...

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Cyber resilience is more than recovering from an attack

The question is no longer if an organization will experience a cyber incident. It is how well it will respond when one occurs. This shift is driving...

UAE hiring rebound gains momentum as talent flows recover, report says

The the UAE Economic Graph Report 2026 by LinkedIn and the Ministry of Foreign Trade says real estate led hiring...

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3 ways travel drives economic growth while enhancing global connections and sustainability

WTTC research shows that, having endured estimated losses of $4.5 trillion and 62 million jobs...

EVs just the start, urban mobility needs a holistic approach

Cities must adopt EVs alongside shared transport, robust infrastructure, clean energy, and inclusivity, says Jamie...

Exclusive: Private military companies look at $366.8bn market as their demand, role in global conflicts rise

Rising security concerns, confrontational geopolitics, and chaotic global changes have fueled the demand for private...

TikTok under fire: Espionage claims, election influence campaigns and controversies

The platform faces accusations of espionage in the United States, while the European Union has...

GCC banks need stronger safeguards amid geopolitical uncertainty, KPMG says

KPMG says banks can strengthen portfolios through scenario analysis, stronger governance and monitoring as geopolitical tensions threaten borrowers, funding conditions...

Latest News

Trump imposes tariffs on 60 countries over forced labor concerns

The new tariffs, ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, will take effect as temporary 10 percent worldwide tariffs imposed...

Burnham names new cabinet after replacing Starmer as UK prime minister

Britain's new leader pledged a 10-year plan to ease living costs, re-industrialize the economy and decentralize power while reshaping his...

UAE non-oil trade reaches record $527 billion in H1, says Al Zeyoudi

The milestone reflected the success of the UAE's strategy to build a diversified, competitive and open economy while strengthening its...

Abu Dhabi real estate transactions more than double in H1

Data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) showed total real estate transactions reached $31.9 billion in the...

Lamki: ADNOC’s South Africa acquisition accelerates international growth strategy

Chief Executive Officer ADNOC Distribution Bader Saeed Al Lamki said South Africa was attractive because of its scale and regulatory...

Big Tech faces AI spending test as earnings season gathers pace

The Magnificent Seven’s 5.7% fall last week shows that investors are no longer rewarding headline beats alone, they want proof...

China’s LNG ambitions take shape

The 344-meters-long QC-Max vessel, being built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, is designed for a major Qatari LNG expansion project.

Saudi mega-projects could generate 35% of power needs through on-site renewables

A BCG report says rooftop solar and decentralized renewable systems can lower electricity costs, reduce emissions and help developers meet...

Middle East conflict: Trade tensions rise as oil jumps and tariffs shake markets 

Several ports suspended operations in the Middle East after drone strikes. DP World said operations at Jebel Ali port in...

Abu Dhabi residential property sales hit record $19.9bn in 2025

Apartments dominated the sales market, accounting for 66% of transactions, reflecting strong developer activity in the segment

Supply chain attacks emerge as top cyber threat to businesses: Study

The study found that large enterprises are particularly vulnerable because of their extensive vendor networks.

AD Ports posts 88 percent rise in second-quarter net profit

Dubai, UAE -- AD Ports Group reported a record quarterly performance for the second quarter of 2026, with net profit...
  • Revenue rose 47 percent to AED7.08 billion ($1.93 billion), while EBITDA increased 49 percent to AED1.74 billion ($474 million).
  • The group added 400 trucks during the quarter and increased rail service frequency with Etihad Rail.

US warns of ‘never seen before’ sanctions against Iran as Hormuz impasse continues

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the sanctions "will be a combination of economic ​isolation like ​the ⁠world has never...
  • The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months, with US lawmakers demanding answers about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.
  • Israeli forces have continued bombing and destruction operations across southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.

DEWA posts record H1 profit

Revenue reaches record $4.04 billion.
  • DEWA’s first-half net profit rose 15.02 percent, supported by electricity, water and cooling demand, customer growth and operational performance.
  • Clean energy accounted for 19.9 percent of power generated during the second quarter, as DEWA expanded renewable capacity.