Saudi Arabia PMI Surges to 53.8 Six-Month High as Non-Oil Private Sector Accelerates in August

Saudi Arabia August PMI reached 53.8 — a six-month high — as non-oil private sector output accelerated and business optimism improved heading into Q4.

Sep 4, 2026

Turkish Inflation Edges Down to 31.5% for Third Month Running but Remains Too Hot for Rate Cut

Turkey's annual CPI fell to 31.51% in August — third consecutive monthly decline — but persistent inflation above January levels limits rate cut prospects at next week's central bank meeting.

Sep 3, 2026

Kuwait Non-Oil PMI Surges to 53.6 as Output and Orders Hit 7-Month High

Kuwait PMI surges to 53.6 in August, with output and orders growing at fastest rate since February

Sep 3, 2026

UAE Energy Transition Targets Security and Growth as Renewable Capacity Surges 63-Fold

UAE renewable energy capacity has surged 63-fold as the country balances clean power with energy security

Sep 3, 2026

Saudi Construction Contracts Surge as Private Sector Steps In While PIF Scales Back Activity

Saudi Arabia has seen a surge in construction contract awards despite the Public Investment Fund taking a less active role, as private sector activity fills the gap.

Sep 2, 2026

Abu Dhabi Luxury Property Surges as Sovereign Demand Defies Middle East Conflict

Abu Dhabi luxury villas and townhouses are surging in price despite regional Middle East conflict

Sep 2, 2026

Gold Hits 3-Week Low at $4,308 as Mideast Oil Surge Fuels Rate Hike Bets

Gold fell to $4,308 — a 3-week low — as Mideast conflict ironically drives oil-fueled rate hike bets

Sep 2, 2026

UAE's Edge Group Targets European Defence Spending Surge with Counter-Drone Technology

Abu Dhabi defence company Edge is expanding into Europe as governments embark on their largest military spending increase in decades

Sep 1, 2026

Dubai Air Cargo Transactions Jump 53% to 18.2 Million in H1 2026 on E-Commerce Surge

Dubai Customs air cargo transactions surged 53% to 18.2 million transactions in H1 2026

Aug 31, 2026

DP World Jeddah Sets 221,200 TEU Monthly Record as Red Sea Recovery Lifts H1 Volumes 79%

DP World's Jeddah terminal set a monthly throughput record of 221,200 TEUs, surpassing pre-Red Sea disruption levels

Aug 26, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Industrial Base Hits 13,600 Factories as Vision 2030 Manufacturing Drive Delivers

Saudi Arabia's factory count expanded to 13,600 as strong investor confidence and Vision 2030 industrial diversification momentum accelerated manufacturing growth

Aug 26, 2026

LEAP 2026: Saudi Arabia Bets Big on AI as Global Tech Leaders Gather in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, with LEAP 2026 conference assembling global AI companies, investors, and innovators in Riyadh

Aug 26, 2026

Bennett & Lapid Merge Parties as 'Beyahad' to Challenge Netanyahu in 2026

Apr 29, 2026