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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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US Kharg strikes bring Iran war closer to energy lifelines

US Kharg strikes bring Iran war closer to energy lifelines

The Iran war entered a dangerous new phase on Tuesday as the US struck Kharg Island and the conflict spilled further into Saudi Arabia and the UAE, raising fears

Jazeera Airways board proposes 2025 dividend freeze

Jazeera Airways board proposes 2025 dividend freeze

Shares in Kuwait-listed Jazeera Airways fell nearly 3 percent on Tuesday after its board proposed withholding the 2025 dividend. The company’s board described the

Kuwait bans cash payments over $32 for health and sport

Kuwait bans cash payments over $32 for health and sport

Kuwait has made it compulsory that transactions for services valued over KD10 ($32) must be made using digital transactions and not cash. The move aims to prohibit

Hormuz toll booth would be ‘unacceptable’ to Gulf producers

Hormuz toll booth would be ‘unacceptable’ to Gulf producers

A diplomatic toll-booth arrangement in the Strait of Hormuz – which carried about a fifth of global oil before Iran effectively blocked it in response to US-Israeli

Jordan unveils $1bn stimulus for banks and tourism

Jordan unveils $1bn stimulus for banks and tourism

Jordan has launched a stimulus package to inject fresh liquidity into its banks and support the tourism sector after it was affected by the US-Israel war with Iran

Kingdom Holding signs $1bn land deal with Sumou

Kingdom Holding signs $1bn land deal with Sumou

Kingdom Holding has hired local developer Sumou Real Estate for a major land project in the Saudi capital, part of its plans to monetise its land assets. The agreement

Oman waives labour fines to alleviate war-related costs

Oman waives labour fines to alleviate war-related costs

Oman is waiving labour violation fines to help local businesses after the Iran war hurt revenues. The fines, totalling OMR100 million ($250 million), cover such

War means higher prices and slower growth, IMF says

War means higher prices and slower growth, IMF says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said, ahead of a forecast for

Aramco Ventures-backed EnerVenue targets Middle East market

Aramco Ventures-backed EnerVenue targets Middle East market

Aramco Ventures, the venture capital arm of energy giant Saudi Aramco, has increased its investment support for EnerVenue Holding as the Californian energy startup

Oman begins early study for 6G rollout

Oman begins early study for 6G rollout

Oman has started a preliminary study on deploying sixth-generation (6G) networks, according to the national telecoms regulator. The study will focus on assessing