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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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Abu Dhabi plans construction rush after quitting Opec

Abu Dhabi plans construction rush after quitting Opec

Abu Dhabi says its decision to leave oil producer group Opec will allow it to accelerate construction across the emirate at 10 times the current pace. “We don’t

Safety a bigger concern than insurance for Hormuz shipowners

Safety a bigger concern than insurance for Hormuz shipowners

Marine insurance has remained available throughout the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, but shipowners have largely declined to seek cover because of concerns there

Dubai Taxi buys rival for $395m

Dubai Taxi buys rival for $395m

Dubai Taxi Company, a subsidiary of the emirate’s transport regulator, has agreed to buy National Taxi, which operates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The deal

Turkey backs agriculture with $5bn package

Turkey backs agriculture with $5bn package

Turkey has announced a financing push for its agricultural sector in partnership with the World Bank, as Ankara seeks to strengthen food production and rural development

Gulf Hotels’ profit drops after Iranian airstrike on Manama

Gulf Hotels’ profit drops after Iranian airstrike on Manama

Gulf Hotels Group’s net profit halved in the first quarter after an Iranian strike damaged one of its prime properties in Manama. Net profit dropped to BD1.2 million

Egyptian government cars to go electric

Egyptian government cars to go electric

Egypt has approved a plan to switch to electric vehicles in its public sector as it strives to slash fuel imports and cut spending. Officials said the plan to replace

TruKKer secures $300m to drive network expansion

TruKKer secures $300m to drive network expansion

Abu Dhabi-based TruKKer has secured up to $300 million to help grow its trucking and digital logistics business. The funding from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is tied

Iran war costing Morocco $330m a month in energy subsidies

Iran war costing Morocco $330m a month in energy subsidies

Morocco is allocating MAD3 billion ($330 million) per month to subsidise spiralling energy prices following Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The

Emsteel profit more than triples on higher cement sales

Emsteel profit more than triples on higher cement sales

UAE steel and building material company Emsteel said net profit more than tripled in the first three months of 2026, driven by higher steel and cement sales and

Alba sales hit by Iran war but profit rises fourfold

Alba sales hit by Iran war but profit rises fourfold

Aluminum Bahrain (Alba) said sales volume fell in the first quarter of 2026 due to the Iran conflict, which disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz