A USD 110 mn African Development Bank (AfDB) loan will clean up Tunisia’s state chemical plants, which President Kais Saied says cannot operate until they are fixed. AfDB wrote ...

Good morning, friends, and happy weekend. It’s been a busy week in the news, and we have the full round-up below. But first, ...

Bahrain spent USD 2.8 bn servicing its debt in 2025, or 37% of revenue, and its 2026 budget implies USD 3.1 bn this year ...

The final verdict: Enab Beirut offers a well-above-average Levantine dining experience that pairs classic flavors with a family-friendly atmosphere and great views. Even with a few minor missteps on ...

Saudi EXIM’s reinsurance buildout predates the Iran war but carries new weight as the cost of moving goods through the Gulf and Red Sea climbs ...

The world’s biggest managers are putting money and people into the region. EQT opened its Middle East platform in ADGM, and BlackRock said it will steer up to USD 100 bn of international deployment ...

US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased agreement in which Tehran would reopen the strait and Washington would lift its naval blockade, with Qatar mediating. Brent slid toward ...

All fixtures will be broadcast on beIN Sports. Check the full schedule here. The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying group stage begins tonight, with a slew of fixtures to watch. The ...

Series A rounds halved in 1H as foreign investors supplied a smaller share of capital — leaving regional funds to support startups trying to scale ...

Sustainable hospitality has become a two-birds-with-one-stone kind of strategy for hotels and resorts — an obvious upside for more eco-friendly operations, but also ...

Adia picked up a a 0.5% stake in Indian liquor producer Allied Blenders and Distillers, known for Officer’s Choice whiskey ...

Ansaldo is no stranger to the UAE: Ansaldo Energia has operated in the UAE for more than three decades, runs a remote monitoring and diagnostics center in Abu Dhabi, and last year was awarded a ...