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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 marketing push up pays off, with 2025 visitors up 11%

A strong marketing campaign overseas has paid off for Omani hotels, with visitors up 11 percent year on year in 2025. The number of people who travelled to the

2026/01/30

US will ‘trust but verify’ in Pax Silica AI coalition

The US is pushing to build a close-knit group of allies around artificial intelligence, with a focus on tightening rules and strengthening how critical AI technology

2026/01/30

Ferrari made us wait for its SUV. It was worth it

For years, Ferrari insisted it would never build an SUV. Not because it lacked the engineering capability, but because it feared the cost to its brand. SUVs were

2026/01/30

Jordan repays $1bn eurobonds to cut borrowing costs

Jordan has reportedly repaid its entire $1 billion in eurobonds maturing in January to cut borrowing costs and ease debt-servicing pressure. The move marks the

2026/01/30

Can California solve Dubai’s choking traffic problem?

A favourite pastime for Dubai’s residents is complaining of choking traffic and a crowded metro. And who can blame them? They spend an average of 35 hours a year

2026/01/30

Gas demand pushes OQGN profit up in 2025

Net profit at Oman’s state-controlled OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) rose 7 percent in 2025, thanks to higher gas demand. The company reported a bottom line of OMR51.2

2026/01/30

Dubai switches on new streaming service

Dubai has entered the crowded local media streaming market with the launch of a new service, Dubai+, in what has been described as a “family-safe digital entertainment

2026/01/30

Saudi Arabia targets $64bn in privatisation plan

Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new national privatisation strategy, seeking to raise $64 billion in private capital investments by 2030 to fund large-scale projects

2026/01/30

Oman Air reports uplift in travellers last year

Oman Air has reported higher passenger volumes for 2025 due to new routes, increased frequencies and codeshare partnerships. The state-backed carrier said the amount

2026/01/30

Oil set for biggest monthly gain in years on geopolitical risks

Oil prices slipped more than 1 percent on Friday from multi-month highs, though they are set for their most substantial gains in years, as the risk premium surged

2026/01/30