Middle East

Oil prices dip amid concerns over prolonged high U.S. rates, weaker demand

Brent crude oil futures expiring in July declined 0.7 percent to $81.35 per barrel

Oil prices continue downward slide amid rising U.S. stockpiles, jitters over interest rate hikes

Brent crude oil futures expiring in July slid 0.6 percent to $82.40 per barrel

UAE gold prices slip, global rates decline from record high on stronger dollar

The dollar index rose 0.1 percent, making greenback-priced bullion less attractive to holders of other currencies

Oil prices edge higher ahead of Fed cues, improving demand

Brent oil futures expiring in July rose 0.3 percent to $84.19 per barrel

UAE construction sector flourishes despite global challenges, holds $590 billion project pipeline: Report

$3.9 trillion is the estimated pipeline value of unawarded construction projects in MENA from 2024-28

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA posts $571.7 million net income in Q1 2024

The group revenues reached $3.7 billion, marking a 5.3 percent increase compared to the previous year

Majority of Middle East IPOs experience positive aftermarket gains in 2024: Report

Notable market gains included MBC Group Co and Avalon Pharma

ADNOC Drilling lands $1.7 billion deal to tap UAE’s world-class unconventional energy reserves

Under the contract, Turnwell will be responsible for delivering 144 unconventional oil and gas wells

Market cap of Arab stock exchanges exceeds $4.361 trillion in April: AMF

Market value of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange reached $754.7 billion in April

Key trends impacting the development of airports in the Middle East

Air travel growth in Saudi Arabia is anticipated to remain significant

UAE gold prices down, global rates decline ahead of U.S. inflation data

U.S. employment data supported gold prices, which rose over 2 percent by the end of last week

Oil prices inch lower on concerns about Chinese imports, U.S. inflation

Brent oil futures expiring in July fell 0.3 percent to $83.53 per barrel

10 MENA IPOs raise $1.2 billion in Q1 2024: Report

UAE's Parkin raised the highest proceeds, contributing 37.2 percent to total proceeds of MENA IPOs

Oil prices rise on strong Chinese demand, weakening U.S. labor market

Brent oil futures, expiring in July, advanced by 0.5 percent to reach $84.33 per barrel

Deflating geopolitical risk premium, hedge fund selling pushes oil to near two-month low: Report

Brent crude should return to the $90 per barrel mark as demand exceeds historic levels this year

Oil prices rise on mixed Chinese trade data, Middle East tensions

Brent oil futures, set to expire in July, saw a 0.4 percent rise to reach $83.93 per barrel

Oil prices slide as U.S. inventories surge, demand weakens

Brent crude oil futures dropped by 30 cents or 0.36 percent, settling at $82.86 per barrel

UAE gold prices inch upwards as global rates decline on geopolitical uncertainty

Gold prices have established a support base around the $2,280 mark over the past week

Oil prices up amidst global tensions, concerns about sluggish demand and reduced supplies

Brent oil futures expiring in July had risen by 0.5 percent to reach $83.73 per barrel

Oil prices inch up as Saudi Arabia increases June crude prices

Brent crude futures rose by 28 cents, or 0.3 percent, reaching $83.24 per barrel

Iraq’s first solar power plant moves forward

To provide clean electricity enough to power 350,000 homes

IHG thrives in the Middle East’s booming travel and tourism market

Leading hospitality brand to open 70 hotels in the region in the next few years