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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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Trade talks with Japan are in final stages, says UAE minister

The comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Japan has reached its final stages, the UAE’s minister of foreign trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has said

2026/02/02

RAK to build wastewater plant to serve growing population

Ras Al Khaimah has awarded a contract to develop a wastewater treatment plant amid forecasts of population growth and a surge in real estate development. The plant

2026/02/02

Tatweer Misr considers 2027 listing

Egyptian developer Tatweer Misr is reportedly exploring a listing on the local bourse by next year. An initial public offering, or the entry of a strategic investor

2026/02/02

Spotify makes move into Istanbul

Music streaming company Spotify is to open an office in Istanbul in June, with its new general manager for the region calling Turkey a “priority market”. “Opening

2026/02/02

Ajman Bank aims to raise $300m from sukuk stock issue

Ajman Bank is reportedly planning to raise $300 million through a sukuk issuance this year. Mustafa Al Khalfawi, Ajman’s CEO, said the single-tranche sukuk – or

2026/02/02

Six Senses founder seeks Gulf backing for new brand

Sonu Shivdasani, the founder of ultra-luxury hospitality brands Six Senses and Soneva, is seeking investment from the Gulf to help launch a new hotel concept, with

2026/02/01

L’imad absorbs ADQ to create ‘investment powerhouse’

Abu Dhabi Development Holding Group (ADQ) has been consolidated under the umbrella of the emirate’s newest sovereign wealth fund L’imad to create a multi-billion

2026/01/30

Opec+ set to keep oil production pause for March as prices jump

Opec+ is likely to keep its pause on oil output increases for March when it meets on Sunday, five delegates told Reuters, even as crude climbs above $70 a barrel

2026/01/30

Turkish tourism body seeks to block foreign platforms

Turkey’s travel association has launched legal action to have 10 leading foreign online booking and service platforms banned from the Turkish marketplace, alleging

2026/01/30

Saudi Arabia allows foreign investment in homes from $270

Saudi Arabia has approved a company to offer fractional home ownership to non-residents and foreigners, expanding access to its property market. The move comes

2026/01/30