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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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Oman’s GDP grows by 3% as non-oil trade rises

Oman’s GDP grows by 3% as non-oil trade rises

Oman’s economy and public finances strengthened at the start of the year, supported by growth beyond the oil sector and higher energy revenues. The country’s GDP

Skechers to build its first African factory in Algeria

Skechers to build its first African factory in Algeria

US footwear company Skechers will build its first African factory in Algeria under an agreement it signed with a local partner. The plant will produce 300,000 pairs

Egypt awards $790m contracts to modernise railways

Egypt awards $790m contracts to modernise railways

A consortium led by France’s Alstom has signed multiple contracts to modernise Egypt’s railways by improving connectivity between new dry ports, industrial zones

Jordan doubles grain purchase allocation to stabilise prices

Jordan doubles grain purchase allocation to stabilise prices

Jordan has more than doubled its budget for grain purchases as part of efforts to maintain price stability and support the country’s farmers. The government has

UK wants to double $37bn annual trade with Turkey

UK wants to double $37bn annual trade with Turkey

The UK plans to double its trade volume with Turkey from £28 billion ($37 billion) annually, minister of state for trade Chris Bryant has said. The two countries

Iraq begins work on reaching pre-war oil output

Iraq begins work on reaching pre-war oil output

Iraq is working to increase oil production to pre-war levels of almost 4.3 million barrels per day, a senior government official said. The government will rehabilitate

Oil prices fall as first round of peace talks ends

Oil prices fall as first round of peace talks ends

Oil prices declined in early Monday trading after the US and Iran concluded a first round of high-level peace talks in Switzerland. Brent crude futures fell 2.15

Alabbar: Damascus is the city to watch for the next decade

Alabbar: Damascus is the city to watch for the next decade

Emirati real estate tycoon Mohamed Alabbar has said Damascus will emerge as a city of major interest during the next 10 years. Speaking at a conference in Rome,

Jordan hires Saudi company to search for copper

Jordan hires Saudi company to search for copper

Saudi Arabian mining services company Golden Compass is to conduct a search for copper in Jordan following an agreement signed last week. Jeddah-based Golden Compass

Revolut cleared for UAE launch after central bank approval

Revolut cleared for UAE launch after central bank approval

Digital banking giant Revolut has secured regulatory approval to launch in the UAE, marking a significant step in its expansion across the Gulf and wider Middle