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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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Egypt raises fuel import budget to meet demand

Egypt raises fuel import budget to meet demand

Egypt has increased its fuel import budget by almost 40 percent for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, amid higher global prices driven by the Iran war. The government

Higher finance costs weigh on Cenomi Retail earnings

Higher finance costs weigh on Cenomi Retail earnings

Saudi Arabian franchiser Cenomi Retail recorded a loss in the first quarter of 2026 due to higher finance costs and the absence of a prior-year non-recurring divestment

Arada bought Reem Hospital to break revenue cycle, says CEO

Arada bought Reem Hospital to break revenue cycle, says CEO

Developer Arada, co-owned by princes of the Sharjah and Saudi Arabian royal families, has bought a majority share in Reem Hospital, an Abu Dhabi medical facility

Flynas profit falls on higher fuel and maintenance costs

Flynas profit falls on higher fuel and maintenance costs

Net profit at Saudi budget airline Flynas took a hit in the first quarter of 2026 due to higher fuel and maintenance costs. The bottom line declined 20 percent

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit: rethinking cities and redefining lifestyles

Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit: rethinking cities and redefining lifestyles

Senior figures from Abu Dhabi’s government and construction sector are gathering this week at the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) to discuss how rapid population

Egypt gains $1bn in World Bank funding for private sector

Egypt gains $1bn in World Bank funding for private sector

Egypt has secured $1 billion in financing from the World Bank to support its private sector in strengthening the economy. The financing includes a $200 million

Iran war forces UAE restaurants to rely on home deliveries

Iran war forces UAE restaurants to rely on home deliveries

Restaurant delivery services increased their share of the UAE dining market in the first quarter of 2026, gaining ground as the Iran conflict weighed on overall

Adnoc Drilling plans $263m dividend after revenue tops $1bn

Adnoc Drilling plans $263m dividend after revenue tops $1bn

The board of Adnoc Drilling, the listed subsidiary of state-backed oil major Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), has recommended a dividend payment of more

OIA buys stakes in Turkish mining and defence companies

OIA buys stakes in Turkish mining and defence companies

The state-owned Oman Investment Authority (OIA) will acquire stakes in two Turkish companies in the mining and defence sectors to support local businesses. The

Riyad Capital sets up $400m real estate fund for Riyadh project

Riyad Capital sets up $400m real estate fund for Riyadh project

A real estate fund is being established in Saudi Arabia to develop a transit-oriented development (TOD) in Riyadh. Asset manager Riyad Capital, Naif AlRajhi Investment