🇸🇦 Saudi Stocks Rise as Regional Equity Rotation Favors Kingdom The ongoing Middle East crisis is triggering a regional rotation in equity markets, with Saudi Arabia beginning to benefit from shifting investor sentiment. The Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) rose 4.4% between March

🇸🇦 Saudia Extends Suspension of Several Regional Flights Saudia Airlines has extended the suspension of several flights as it continues to monitor the evolving regional situation in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Flights to

🇴🇲 Al Mazunah Free Zone Localises 15 Projects in 2025 Al Mazunah Free Zone, managed by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), localised 15 projects in 2025 with total investments exceeding RO 650,000. The projects cover 10,000 sqm and include industrial,

🇦🇪 Digital Dubai Warns Against Spread of AI-Generated Crisis Content Digital Dubai and the Al Ameen Service have released a public awareness video warning residents about the spread of AI-generated images and videos on social media, particularly during times of crisis.

🇴🇲 LuLu Exchange Expands Presence in Oman with New Customer Center LuLu Exchange has strengthened its presence in the Sultanate of Oman with the opening of a new Customer Engagement Center in Mabelah and the relocation of its Tharmad branch to an upgraded facility aimed at

🇮🇶 Iraq Approves Framework Agreement with Chevron for West Qurna 2 Oil Field Iraq’s cabinet has approved the final terms and conditions of a framework agreement between the Ministry of Oil, represented by Basra Oil Company (BOC) and North Oil Company (NOC), and U.S.-based

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🌊 Three Cargo Ships Attacked in Persian Gulf Overnight Three cargo vessels were attacked in the Persian Gulf overnight, according to alerts issued by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident highlights growing security concerns for commercial shipping operating in

🌍 AppsFlyer Appoints Alexia Nakad as GM for Western Europe and Middle East AppsFlyer, the Modern Marketing Cloud, has announced the appointment of Alexia Nakad as General Manager for Western Europe and the Middle East. In this newly created role, Nakad will lead the company’s

🇬🇧 British Airways Suspends Flights to Several Middle East Destinations British Airways has announced the temporary cancellation of flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, including Doha, citing ongoing regional uncertainty and instability in airspace. In an update

🇦🇪 IHC Subsidiary Judan Financial Acquires 50.1% Stake in Alpha Wave Global Judan Financial, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC), has acquired a 50.1% stake in Alpha Wave Global, a US-based investment management firm. The acquisition is expected

🇸🇦 Saudi Aramco Reports 11.6% Decline in FY2025 Net Profit Saudi Aramco reported a decline in its full-year 2025 net profit, primarily due to lower crude oil and chemical product prices. The company, which supplies roughly 12% of global crude oil demand, posted a net profit of

🇴🇲 OQ Exploration & Production Plans Up to $900 Million Capex in 2026 OQ Exploration & Production SAOG (OQEP), the majority state-owned upstream energy company in Oman, expects to invest between $800 million and $900 million in capital expenditures across its portfolio of

🇦🇪 Dubai Issues Law No. (3) of 2026 to Enhance Building Safety and Quality Dubai has issued Law No. (3) of 2026 aimed at strengthening building quality, safety, and sustainability across the emirate. The new legislation requires property owners to obtain a Quality and Safety

🇸🇦 $3 Billion Investment Secured for Metro-Connected Development at King Salman Park Global and local investors have committed $3 billion to support a major metro-connected mixed-use development within King Salman Park in Riyadh. The funding will be provided through a

Abu Dhabi Leadership Forum Advances Talent-Driven Transformation of Public Sector The ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi Leadership Forum, hosted by the Department of Government Enablement (DGE), brought together more than 180 senior government officials to strengthen

BAHRAINI INTELLIGENCE ARRESTS INDIAN TELECOM ENGINEER FOR PASSING SENSITIVE DATA TO ISRAELI MOSSAD

According to the SIPRI Arms Transfers Database, Azerbaijan has ordered 40 × ASELPOD advanced targeting pods from Türkiye for integration on JF-17 Block III fighter jets supplied by Pakistan. 🇦🇿🇹🇷🇵🇰 Developed by ASELSAN, the ASELPOD is an electro-optical reconnaissance,

BREAKING: The U.S. Navy has reportedly struck three Iranian vessels, believed to be oil tankers, in the Persian Gulf, marking another major escalation in regional tensions.

🇴🇲 Oman Air Transports Over 97,000 Passengers Amid Regional Challenges Oman Air has reaffirmed its commitment to international travelers by successfully transporting more than 97,000 passengers over the past week. To manage the surge in demand, the national carrier operated