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Oil wealth adds to luxury boom

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

Etihad Q1 profit $187 million

This is a 30% YoY increase over Q1 2025.

Yalla Group Q1 revenue $83m

Net income rose to $36.4 million, a 17% YoY increase.

Qatar Airways annual profit $2bn

This was a record 28% jump in annual net profit.
Luxury car market rides on sustainability

Luxury car market rides on sustainability

GCC luxury car market thrives amidst economic challenges, fueled by sustainable models and innovative approaches driving continued growth.

A shift in consumer preferences — with a substantial percentage of sales coming from smaller and midsize vehicles — hasn’t dented the appeal of luxury cars, says Peter White, Sales Director at Audi Middle East.

Recession fails to dent luxury car sector

Recession fails to dent luxury car sector

Dr Manfred Bräunl from Porsche discusses the evolution of automotive industry, including luxury segment

Amid rapid tech growth and rising environmental concerns, understanding the current automotive industry trends, especially in luxury, is vital, says Dr Manfred Bräunl of Porsche.

Luxury car market navigates challenges

Luxury car market navigates challenges

Developing the necessary infrastructure is the key challenge in achieving sustainable mobility, says Dr. Hamid Haqparwar of BMW Group Middle East.

In addition to battery electric vehicles, BMW is exploring hydrogen fuel cell technology to harness the potential of clean hydrogen production in the region, adds the managing director of BMW Group Middle East.