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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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War restricts Saudi growth but worse expected to come

The rate of economic growth in Saudi Arabia fell in the first quarter of the year following the US-Israeli war with Iran, but economists warn that the worst could

2026/04/30

Bahraini banks prepare to discuss key merger terms

National Bank Of Bahrain (NBB) has submitted a proposal to the board of the Bank Of Bahrain And Kuwait (BBK) for their ongoing potential merger. Negotiations will

2026/04/30

Borouge profit almost halves on logistics disruption

Abu Dhabi-listed petrochemical company Borouge said net profit nearly halved in the first quarter of 2026, as logistics challenges hit revenues in March. The bottom

2026/04/30

Ooredoo profit rises to $274m as revenue up 6%

Qatari telecoms company Ooredoo Group said net earnings attributable to shareholders rose in the first three months of 2026, supported by revenue growth in five

2026/04/30

Iraq launches first phase of major gas project

Iraq has commissioned the first phase of the Nahr Bin Umar fast-track gas development project. The project will tackle persistent shortages in gas to its power

2026/04/30

Shandong Linglong to build $2bn tyre factory in Egypt

One of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers plans to invest nearly $2 billion in building a car and heavy truck tyre factory in Egypt for export to the Gulf and

2026/04/30

Regional conflict fails to dent DIFC appeal in March

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) reported a surge in new company registrations in March 2026 despite the Iran war impacting the city. In March, which

2026/04/30

Royal Jordanian losses widen due to war disruption

Jordan’s flag carrier Royal Jordanian has reported an annual increase in first-quarter losses, citing higher fuel costs after flights were rerouted due to the Iran

2026/04/30

Egypt plans global tender for wind energy grid project

Egypt reportedly plans a global tender to construct a power transmission line connecting wind energy facilities in the Gulf of Suez to the national power grid.

2026/04/30

Morocco starts first fundraising for $25bn gas pipeline

Morocco’s hydrocarbons and mining agency has reportedly started a fundraising round for a proposed $25 billion pipeline to send gas from North Africa to Europe

2026/04/30