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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Ratings agency expects conflict to recede, echoing Moody’s recent view that the escalation may not last beyond a month The post S&P says regional war likely to ease ‘within weeks’ as Abu Dhabi’s AA rating reaffirmed appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Saudi German Health (SGH), one of the region’s largest and fastest-growing healthcare groups, concluded a high-impact More…
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Diplomats and business leaders from 35+ countries convene in Qatar as RAG secures official recognition and launches new services to support regional growth Dubai, UAE – 19 January 2026: RAG Holdings’ flagship RAG Global Meet 2026, held in Doha last week, is expected to generate new investor pipelines into Dubai and the wider GCC following participation from senior government officials, ambassadors, investors, and business leaders representing more than 35 countries. The forum served as a platform to discuss foreign direct investment, cross-border trade, and long-term economic development, while positioning Dubai and the Gulf as prefe
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Muscat- Sultanate of Oman, 25 December 2025 SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced the launch of Port Sudan as its newest destination, expanding its network across the Middle East and Africa. The new Muscat-Port Sudan service will commence on 27 January 2026, operating three flights per week. With this launch, SalamAir becomes the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) airline to operate direct flights to Sudan, enhancing air connectivity between Oman and Northeast Africa with affordable and convenient travel options. Located on the Red Sea, Port Sudan is Sudan’s main seaport and a key gateway for trade and regional conne
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11 December 2025 (Geneva, Switzerland) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its outlook for the Middle East as part of its 2026 global industry forecast, confirming the region will lead the world in airline profitability next year. Middle East carriers are expected to deliver the highest net profit margin globally (9.3%) and the highest profit per passenger ($28.6)—well above the global averages of 3.9% and $7.9 respectively. “The Middle East’s position as the most profitable region in 2026, in terms of profit margin and profit per passenger, underscores the benefits of strategic investment, supportive
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Strategic partnership to channel capital into priority sectors across Abu Dhabi CICC to base regional investment-banking operations in Abu Dhabi Agreement strengthens cross-border deal flow, structured products and bespoke wealth-management solutions for HNWI and UHNWIs Partnership launched in conjunction with Abu Dhabi’s new FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 December 2025 – The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has entered into a strategic partnership with China International Capital Corporation (CICC), one of Asia’s leading investment banks, to establish an investment corrido
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