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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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Oman waives labour fines to alleviate war-related costs

Oman waives labour fines to alleviate war-related costs

Oman is waiving labour violation fines to help local businesses after the Iran war hurt revenues. The fines, totalling OMR100 million ($250 million), cover such

War means higher prices and slower growth, IMF says

War means higher prices and slower growth, IMF says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said, ahead of a forecast for

Aramco Ventures-backed EnerVenue targets Middle East market

Aramco Ventures-backed EnerVenue targets Middle East market

Aramco Ventures, the venture capital arm of energy giant Saudi Aramco, has increased its investment support for EnerVenue Holding as the Californian energy startup

89 companies seek prequalification for Qassim airport PPP

89 companies seek prequalification for Qassim airport PPP

A total of 89 local and international companies have applied for prequalification to bid for the development of Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport

Oman begins early study for 6G rollout

Oman begins early study for 6G rollout

Oman has started a preliminary study on deploying sixth-generation (6G) networks, according to the national telecoms regulator. The study will focus on assessing

Adnoc Gas 2025 dividend payout reaches $3.6bn

Adnoc Gas 2025 dividend payout reaches $3.6bn

Adnoc Gas shareholders approved a final dividend of $896 million for 2025 at their annual general meeting on Monday. The dividend will be distributed in May, bringing

UAE consumers count cost of war with warning of worse to come

UAE consumers count cost of war with warning of worse to come

UAE consumers are feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict, with economists warning price pressures could intensify in the months ahead. Businesses raised

Abu Dhabi’s Kezad secures $40m industrial sector investment

Abu Dhabi’s Kezad secures $40m industrial sector investment

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-listed AD Ports Group, has secured five new industrial and logistics projects across Al

Trickle of ships pass through Hormuz under Iran’s gaze

Trickle of ships pass through Hormuz under Iran’s gaze

A handful of ships have begun passing through the Strait of Hormuz under tightly controlled conditions with passage so far limited to vessels without clear US or

Gulf SWFs commit $24bn for Paramount-Warner deal

Gulf SWFs commit $24bn for Paramount-Warner deal

Three GCC sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are reportedly in discussions with US media conglomerate Paramount Skydance to provide nearly $24 billion in equity commitments