
Reliance Industries May Sell Middle Eastern Crude Amid Global Energy Shifts
Reliance Industries, India’s major refiner & importer, is reportedly offering Middle Eastern crude grades (e.g., Murban, Upper Zakum) on the spot market — a shift

United Arab Emirates Unveils US$46 B Road & Transport Investment Plan
The UAE announced a Dh170 billion (≈US$46 billion) plan to upgrade its transport infrastructure, including a 120 km new national highway, major lane expansions and
Qatar Opens Industrial-Design & Model Filings Under New IP Framework
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched formal industrial design and model filing mechanisms for the first time, strengthening IP protection and aligning with

Major Gulf Markets Track Asian Shares Higher
Gulf equity markets rose in early trading as Asian markets gained, with Saudi Arabia’s index up ~0.5% and Dubai’s index up ~0.6%, boosted by firm

Emirates Group’s Half-Year Profit Rises 13% Amid Strong Travel Demand
The Emirates Group reported a net profit increase of 13% to about US$2.9 billion for the six months ending September, driven by resilient global travel

Dubai ranks among top 10 most polluted cities globally with AQI above 200
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

Major Gulf equity markets slide amid valuations concerns, Asian-market weakness
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

General Motors records 28 % Q3 2025 sales growth in the Middle East, reflecting evolving consumer trends
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
ADNOC Drilling to acquire 80% stake in MB Petroleum Services as Gulf oil-services consolidation continues
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