Agbi

Agbi

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.

Agbi's Articles

Iran war leads IEA to agree largest oil reserve release

Iran war leads IEA to agree largest oil reserve release

The International Energy Agency agreed to its largest release of emergency oil reserves on Wednesday, in response to the shipping disruptions and soaring energy

Dubai stocks slip to 9‑month low while Tadawul holds steady

Dubai stocks slip to 9‑month low while Tadawul holds steady

Dubai’s stock index slid to a nine-month low on Wednesday as renewed selling pressure more than wiped out the previous day’s gains on worries about the longer-term

Wynn resumes work on UAE casino after Iran war drone scare

Wynn resumes work on UAE casino after Iran war drone scare

Construction has resumed at the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in Ras Al Khaimah following a brief pause as the UAE faces missile and drone attacks sparked by US

First Saudi IPO of the year posts gains despite conflict

First Saudi IPO of the year posts gains despite conflict

The first IPO on the Saudi stock exchange this year closed its debut session with a double-digit gain.  Analysts say investor appetite for new listings remains

Turkish contractor wins deal to rebuild historic Iraqi city

Turkish contractor wins deal to rebuild historic Iraqi city

A Turkish company has won a contract to restore an historic Iraqi city as part of the country’s post-conflict reconstruction drive. Iraq’s cabinet endorsed Gocay

Oil prices rebound as Iran conflict grinds on

Oil prices rebound as Iran conflict grinds on

Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday as Iran’s near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz remained in force despite US pledges to reopen the channel to shipping. US

IPO-related expenses push Flynas into $140m loss in 2025

IPO-related expenses push Flynas into $140m loss in 2025

Saudi Arabian budget airline Flynas has reported a loss for 2025 after recording one-time initial public offering-related expenses. The yearly net loss reached

Abu Dhabi fines businesses over war profiteering

Abu Dhabi fines businesses over war profiteering

The Abu Dhabi government has issued more than 400 warnings to businesses for not adhering to regulations prohibiting price increases during the Iran conflict. The

Turkey to investigate 65 auditors, including ‘big four’

Turkey to investigate 65 auditors, including ‘big four’

Turkey’s competition authority has launched an investigation into 65 companies in the auditing and financial advisory sector, it said on Wednesday. The probe includes

Bahrain GP expected to be cancelled due to Iran war

Bahrain GP expected to be cancelled due to Iran war

A decision on whether this year’s Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix will proceed is expected before the end of March, but many analysts say the event will be cancelled