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Oracle shares up 35%

Huge AI contracts lead to the surge.

ADCB to raise $1.66bn

The rights issue aimed at boosting growth.

EGA H1 revenue $4.11bn

Net profit before GAC $445 million.

Borouge to pay $660m H1 dividend

Its net profit for H1 was $474 million.

TAQA secures $2.31bn loan

It will be utilized in a phased manner.

ADQ and US equity firm ECP to invest $25bn in data center energy projects

Dubai, UAE --  Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ has partnered with the American private equity firm Energy Capital Partners...
  • Though the partnership’s primary focus will be the USA, a portion of the capital may also be allocated towards opportunities in selected other international markets.
  •  The combined initial capital contribution from the partners is expected to amount to $5 billion.

Electric, hybrid and aerial to entirely transform city life: IIT Madras expert

Easier commutes with faster, quieter, and eco-friendly vehicles would reduce travel times significantly and reduce stress for urban residents, says...
  • Large and hugely populous Asian countries like India have abundant sunlight, making solar power a natural fit for supporting EV adoption.
  • The ePlane Company’s air taxis will revolutionize urban transport by offering faster and more efficient ways to move within cities.

Future of Humanity – TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue now online

Dubai, UAE -- TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue is out. This year’s edition, titled Future of Humanity, explores key global shifts...
  • The edition delves into transformative themes such as GCC’s leadership in urbanization, smart cities, and logistics, as well as the role of AI in reshaping healthcare and finance.
  • It also highlights cultural diplomacy, the evolving digital economy, and the power of travel in shaping the human experience.

Cyprus and Egypt sign deal to process, export gas to Europe

Nicosia, Cyprus -- Cyprus and Egypt on Monday signed an agreement with an energy consortium to export gas from the Mediterranean...
  • The gas will be transported and processed in Egypt at "existing Zohr facilities to be then liquefied in the Damietta (liquified natural gas) LNG plant for export to European market
  • Europe has been seeking alternative sources of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine almost three years ago.

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars

By comparison, the share of electric cars in Europe was just 13.6 percent in the full-year 2024, a decline for...
  • A total of 9,343 new cars were sold in January, of which 8,954 were all-electric, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) said.
  • Of the 50 most-sold models, only two were non-electric, the first of which came in 33rd place, the OFV said.

OPEC+ sticks to oil output plan after Trump’s price demand

In a bid to boost prices, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) headed by Saudi Arabia and Russian-led allies...
  • In December, eight OPEC+ countries announced they would start phasing out 2.2 million bpd of voluntary supply cuts from April.
  • The decision to stick to the alliance's timetable to unwind cuts comes after Trump said last month that he would ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil prices.

UAE leads solar energy growth with strategic projects

Abu Dhabi, UAE - A new report highlighted the UAE's leadership in the regional solar energy sector, driven by initiatives...
  • The "Solar Outlook Report 2025" report outlines the rapid growth of solar energy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the UAE’s key role in this transformation
  • Solar energy's share in the regional energy mix grew significantly, with solar capacity in MENA rising 23% in 2023 to 32 GW peak, and projected to exceed 180 GW by 2030

Fossil fuel demand is high in Central Eastern Europe. Here’s how it can make the energy transition

This “responsible transition” is not only defined by the development principles, but primarily by a selective investment approach in our...
  • A responsible strategy for energy transition in Central Eastern Europe must also take into account energy security
  • The low-carbon push can also be complemented by conventional energy investments where justified

Advanced nuclear technologies and their role in the energy transition

New policies, public trust, and partnerships are crucial to accelerating these nuclear solutions. Platforms like the Forum’s Advanced Energy Solutions...
  • Nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance but concerns around safety and cost remain
  • Advanced nuclear technologies can help address these concerns but some are only in the early stages of realization

Concerns and optimism on World Environment Day as Arabian Gulf takes bold initiatives

Political and business leaders in the Arabian Gulf region push for sustainability agenda to secure clean environment for the future...
  • "In the case of climate, we are not the dinosaurs. We are the meteor. We are not only in danger. We are the danger", says UN chief
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid says: "We renew our call to the younger generations to make all efforts to ensure its [environment's] sustainability."

Israel army says 250,000 left Gaza City for their “safety” since stepping up operations

The United Nations estimated in late August that about one million Palestinians lived in and around Gaza's largest urban centre,...

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Oil prices extend gains after OPEC+ talks fail, equities mixed

Brent broke above $77 for the first time since 2018 Breakdown of talks raises the possibility of $100 a barrel...

Disagreement between UAE, Saudi Arabia hobbles OPEC

The UAE on Sunday pushed back against a plan by the OPEC+ group to extend a pact to cut oil...

Future of Humanity – TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue now online

Dubai, UAE -- TRENDS’ yearly Special Issue is out. This year’s edition, titled Future of Humanity, explores key global shifts...

Cyprus and Egypt sign deal to process, export gas to Europe

Nicosia, Cyprus -- Cyprus and Egypt on Monday signed an agreement with an energy consortium to export gas from the Mediterranean...

Norway nears 100% goal of all-electric cars

By comparison, the share of electric cars in Europe was just 13.6 percent in the full-year 2024, a decline for...

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UAE leads solar energy growth with strategic projects

Abu Dhabi, UAE - A new report highlighted the UAE's leadership in the regional solar energy sector, driven by initiatives...
  • The "Solar Outlook Report 2025" report outlines the rapid growth of solar energy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the UAE’s key role in this transformation
  • Solar energy's share in the regional energy mix grew significantly, with solar capacity in MENA rising 23% in 2023 to 32 GW peak, and projected to exceed 180 GW by 2030

Fossil fuel demand is high in Central Eastern Europe. Here’s how it can make the energy transition

This “responsible transition” is not only defined by the development principles, but primarily by a selective investment approach in our...
  • A responsible strategy for energy transition in Central Eastern Europe must also take into account energy security
  • The low-carbon push can also be complemented by conventional energy investments where justified

Advanced nuclear technologies and their role in the energy transition

New policies, public trust, and partnerships are crucial to accelerating these nuclear solutions. Platforms like the Forum’s Advanced Energy Solutions...
  • Nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance but concerns around safety and cost remain
  • Advanced nuclear technologies can help address these concerns but some are only in the early stages of realization