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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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Sharp drop in GCC tourists to Turkey in March

Sharp drop in GCC tourists to Turkey in March

Tourist numbers from four GCC countries travelling to Turkey saw a massive drop in March due to the regional conflict, which led to airspace closures. The UAE,

DFM profit jumps 40% on foreign investor support

DFM profit jumps 40% on foreign investor support

Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the operator of the emirate’s stock exchange, said net profit grew by a high double-digit rate in the first quarter of 2026, supported

Iran war spikes political violence insurance premiums  20-fold

Iran war spikes political violence insurance premiums 20-fold

Gulf insurance premiums to cover political violence have risen at least 20-fold since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, the world’s largest insurance broker

Turkey plans 40 more oil tanks to bolster energy security

Turkey plans 40 more oil tanks to bolster energy security

Turkey is planning to massively upgrade its oil storage capacity to both boost energy security at home and help position the country as a centre for crude trading

LIV Golf reveals top team changes as series seeks new investment

LIV Golf reveals top team changes as series seeks new investment

Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf has announced a management shake-up with two turnaround specialists set to take on the top roles as the rebel golf series looks to

War restricts Saudi growth but worse expected to come

War restricts Saudi growth but worse expected to come

The rate of economic growth in Saudi Arabia fell in the first quarter of the year following the US-Israeli war with Iran, but economists warn that the worst could

Bahraini banks prepare to discuss key merger terms

Bahraini banks prepare to discuss key merger terms

National Bank Of Bahrain (NBB) has submitted a proposal to the board of the Bank Of Bahrain And Kuwait (BBK) for their ongoing potential merger. Negotiations will

Borouge profit almost halves on logistics disruption

Borouge profit almost halves on logistics disruption

Abu Dhabi-listed petrochemical company Borouge said net profit nearly halved in the first quarter of 2026, as logistics challenges hit revenues in March. The bottom

Ooredoo profit rises to $274m as revenue up 6%

Ooredoo profit rises to $274m as revenue up 6%

Qatari telecoms company Ooredoo Group said net earnings attributable to shareholders rose in the first three months of 2026, supported by revenue growth in five

Iraq launches first phase of major gas project

Iraq launches first phase of major gas project

Iraq has commissioned the first phase of the Nahr Bin Umar fast-track gas development project.  The project will tackle persistent shortages in gas to its power