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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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Algeria and Nigeria to launch trans-Sahara gas project

Algeria has sent a delegation from its state hydrocarbon operator Sonatrach to Niger to oversee the start of a long-delayed project to construct a trans-Sahara

2026/03/18

McGettigan’s buys Dubai’s Bla Bla beach club

The parent company of Irish pub company McGettigan’ is acquiring Bla Bla Dubai, as it expands its portfolio across the UAE. Vision Hospitality will buy the club

2026/03/18

Rivals add Europe-Asia seats while Gulf airlines focus on recovery

International airlines have beefed up capacity on Europe-Asia routes since the Iran conflict closed airspace and disrupted services around the Middle East. Air

2026/03/18

Lebanon conflict likely to block deposit refund plan

A landmark plan to unlock funds for bank depositors in Lebanon is likely to be delayed as a result of the conflict between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants

2026/03/18

Eid bookings surge for Oman hotels despite Iran war disruption

Oman’s hotels are reporting a surge in Eid bookings from Gulf travellers, even as the Iran war brings attacks on the sultanate and disrupts regional travel. Nearly

2026/03/18

One in 10 Gulf ships cannot be reliably tracked, analyst says

One in every 10 vessels operating in the Gulf exhibits “anomalous” behaviour on its tracking systems, according to a shipping expert. Spoofing, electronic interference

2026/03/18

Japan lender tests support for $1.5bn Saudi Energy loan

Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is reportedly seeking reconfirmation from Asian banks on their backing of the $1.5 billion credit facility for

2026/03/18

UAE central bank unveils package to support lenders amid Iran war

The UAE central bank has rolled out emergency measures to support banks, temporarily loosening liquidity rules and expanding access to funding as Iranian strikes

2026/03/18

Neom terminates $1bn tunnel contract at heart of The Line

Saudi Arabia’s Neom has cancelled a roughly $1 billion tunnelling contract at the heart of its flagship “The Line” giga-project, according to public documents.

2026/03/18

RAK Properties outlines plan as Iran war tests market

Ras Al Khaimah has not been spared the consequences of the Iran war, denting one of the UAE’s most dynamic property markets. A leading developer there is already

2026/03/18