Formula 1 is expected to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 calendar to 22 races. Read more: F1 set to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid Middle East conflict
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Shipping giant Maersk has suspended operations at Oman’s Port of Salalah after a drone strike on oil storage facilities, highlighting growing disruption to global trade routes amid the escalating Iran conflict. Read more: Maersk halts operations at Oman port after drone strike widens Iran conflict disruption
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The Dubai-based businessman added that regional countries should prioritise diplomacy and stability rather than becoming involved in conflicts they did not initiate The post Al Habtoor rejects US senator’s call for Gulf to enter conflict appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Call between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlights cooperation as conflict escalates The post UK PM Keir Starmer thanks UAE for ensuring safety of British nationals appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Following one of the most tense weeks in the Gulf’s recent history, Iran’s move to suspend missile attacks offers a potential moment of calm The post Editor’s note: Iran suspends missile launches at GCC — what it means appeared first on Gulf Business.
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According to the RemotePass 2025 Hiring Report, AI-related hiring in the UAE rose from 32 per cent in 2023–24 to 48 per cent in 2024–25 The post AI engineers wanted: UAE becomes global hiring hotspot appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Zaid S. Al Khayyat, managing director of AKI, discusses how the group’s integrated healthcare platform—from diagnostics and pharmaceuticals to logistics and retail—is supporting the UAE’s ambition to become a global medical hub The post AKI’s Zaid Al Khayyat on building a connected healthcare ecosystem in the UAE appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The DP World Tour has announced two new Managing Directors for its Middle East region, appointing Katherine Palethorpe and Freddie Schmeisser to lead commercial partnerships and tournaments respectively from April 6. The appointments reflect the continued growth and strategic importance of the Middle East within the DP World Tour’s global portfolio. The dual-leadership model strengthens dedicated focus across tournament delivery and commercial development, ensuring operational excellence and sustained partnership growth. Palethorpe will lead partnership strategy across the Middle East, focusing on long-term relationships, commercial i
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Friday 9 January 2026, Goodwood, West Sussex Rolls-Royce clients’ passions and interests reflected in Bespoke trends of 2025 Themes extend from personal legacy and cultural symbolism to contemporary collectables Reflects the success of Rolls-Royce Private Offices around the world: commissions from these creative hubs more than doubled year-on-year in 2025 New materials and innovations in 2025: Three-dimensional ink layering, marquetry and embroidery, 24-carat gold leafing, polished concrete and hand-painted Starlight Headliner Most complex Bespoke Rolls-Royce Private Collection ever: Phantom Centenary Rolls-Royce Cullinan most
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MENA Region’s Installed Solar Capacity Projected to Exceed 180 GWp by 2030 Global Experts to Explore Scalable Solutions to Manage Complex Solar-Power Portfolios and Ensure Operational Efficiency Game-Changing Technical Solutions in Summit Spotlight Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 22, 2025: The World Future Energy Summit 2026, hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, will address key economic and geopolitical challenges facing the rapidly expanding solar-energy industry. Taking place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from January 13-15, the Summit’s Solar and Clean Energy Conference and Exhibition will
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