Dubai’s air-quality index (AQI) spiked above 200, placing it among the world’s most polluted large cities today. The surge is linked to desert dust, vehicle emissions and construction activity, raising health and regulatory concerns. IQA Source: IQAir.
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Gulf bourses declined today, tracking Asian markets lower amid valuation worries and global tech-sector pressure. Saudi Arabia’s index fell ~0.8%, Abu Dhabi slipped ~0.2%, and Dubai dropped ~0.3%. Source: Reuters.
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GM Middle East reported a 28% year-on-year increase in Q3 2025 sales across its Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac brands, with Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait as top growth markets. The surge reflects changing mobility preferences and premium-vehicle demand in the region. Source: Biz today.
ADNOC Drilling, the UAE-based drilling arm, has announced its plan to acquire an 80% stake in MB Petroleum Services, a regional oil-services company, extending its footprint in the offshore and on-shore oil-services market. Source: Economy Middle East.
South Korean energy-equipment firm Hanwha Power Systems has signed a land-lease agreement to build an ~11,600 m² compressor-packaging and service centre at King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) in Saudi Arabia. The facility is slated to start construction in Q1 2026 and aim for operations by mid-2027. Source: PR Newswire.