First Abu Dhabi Bank partners with T. Rowe Price for expanded GCC investment offerings
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has announced a strategic partnership with T. Rowe Price, a global asset management firm.
QatarEnergy announces hosting duties for major international LNG conference in February 2026
Qatar is set to host the 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) from February 2 to 5, 2026.
Zain receives top CDP climate score as only regional telecom at leadership level
Zain Group has been awarded an ‘A’ score in the CDP Climate Change 2025 disclosure cycle, making it the only telecom operator in its region to achieve this leadership level.
QatarEnergy acquires 30% stake in offshore exploration block in Lebanon
QatarEnergy has entered into an agreement with the Lebanese government, TotalEnergies, and Eni to participate in oil and gas exploration activities offshore Lebanon.
SABIC sells European petrochemicals unit to AEQUITA; engineering thermoplastics sold to MUTARES
The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has announced agreements to divest its European Petrochemicals (EP) business to AEQUITA and its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in the Americas and Europe to MUTARES.
Saudi finance minister welcomes Harvard Business School delegation in Riyadh
The Saudi Ministry of Finance hosted a group from Harvard Business School at its headquarters in Riyadh on January 7, 2026.
ADNOC approves investment in SARB Deep Gas Development under Ghasha Concession
ADNOC has announced its Final Investment Decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development project, part of the Ghasha Concession offshore Abu Dhabi.
QatarEnergy signs deal with EGAS for LNG supply to Egypt in summer 2026
QatarEnergy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to expand cooperation in the energy sector, with a focus on liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply.
Saudi Arabia requires all state asset sales via Ettimad electronic auction platform
The Saudi Ministry of Finance has announced that all government agencies are now required to offer and sell government movables through the Ettimad electronic auction service on the Ettimad platform.
Saudi finance minister approves annual borrowing plan targeting SAR 217 billion in funding needs
His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Aljadaan, Minister of Finance and Chairman of the National Debt Management Center, has approved Saudi Arabia’s Annual Borrowing Plan for 2026.
Saudi Arabia launches new financial control system to protect public funds
His Excellency the Minister of Finance, Mohammed bin Abdullah Aljadaan, spoke at the first “Financial Supervision” Forum held at the General Auditing Bureau headquarters in Riyadh.
Saudi Ministry of Finance launches training program on detecting collusion in government tenders
The Saudi Ministry of Finance has introduced a new training program aimed at identifying irregular practices in government tenders.
Zain Kuwait expands ‘Women in Tech’ program to boost women’s roles in technology
Zain Kuwait’s ‘Women in Tech’ initiative reported significant progress in 2025, aiming to support women entering digital and technology roles.
DEWA awards AED 289 million contract for Hassyan water transmission expansion
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded a contract valued at AED 289 million to expand the water transmission network connected to the Hassyan water plant.
Dubai Humanitarian concludes second Brindisi conference on global humanitarian hub coordination
Dubai Humanitarian, in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD/WFP), has concluded the Second Conference of Countries Hosting the…
Alba hosts cultural event in honor of Bahrain National Day
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) marked Bahrain’s National Day by organizing an event that highlighted the nation’s cultural heritage.
Emirates NBD receives global recognition for digital connectivity at head offices
Emirates NBD has announced it is the first financial institution worldwide to receive both WiredScore Platinum and SmartScore Platinum certifications for digital connectivity and smart technology.
DEWA’s Sustainability Centre wins two Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards
The Sustainability and Innovation Centre at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received two Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards.
ADNOC secures $2 billion K-SURE-backed green loan for decarbonization efforts
ADNOC has secured a $2 billion green financing agreement backed by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE) to support lower-carbon projects within its operations.
Saudi Arabia completes December 2025 sukuk issuance totaling SAR 7.016 billion
The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) has announced the completion of the December 2025 issuance under the Saudi Arabian Government’s SAR-denominated Sukuk Program.