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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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Iran ‘likely’ to be laying Hormuz mines despite US scepticism

It is credible to believe Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a former British Royal Navy commodore, despite the US defence secretary

2026/03/14

Oman says latest attacks not affecting investment projects

Oman evacuated ships in two terminals on Wednesday following Iranian drone attacks, but it has assured investors there is no disruption to existing operations in

2026/03/13

UAE stock market losses mount since onset of Iran war

The Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock indexes declined for a seventh session in eight on Friday as investor sentiment soured further due to a deepening Middle East conflict

2026/03/13

Container lines reroute from Iran war to India and Sri Lanka

Container shipping lines are rerouting cargo away from Gulf ports as far away as India and Sri Lanka as Iran steps up attacks on commercial vessels beyond the Strait

2026/03/13

Oil prices see-saw after hitting four-day highs

Oil prices fluctuated on Friday, hitting four-day highs in early trade before retreating, as the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that the Iran war is creating

2026/03/13

Egypt offers customs relief for Gulf-bound cargo ships

Egypt has reportedly temporarily exempted the advanced registration of goods on cargo ships bound for Gulf countries through its Red Sea ports as the Iran war continues

2026/03/13

First Abu Dhabi Bank sets record with $2.4bn dividend

Shareholders of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest lender by assets, have approved a dividend of AED8.8 billion ($2.4 billion) for 2025. The 80 fils-

2026/03/13

Alba’s total dividend for 2025 reaches $203m

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) shareholders have approved a final dividend payment of 44 percent of the capital, or BD62 million ($164 million), for 2025. The approval

2026/03/13

Arada awards contracts for Aljada project in Sharjah

UAE developer Arada has awarded the main construction contracts for 14 residential blocks, comprising 2,210 dwellings within the Aljada development in Sharjah.

2026/03/13

Qatar LNG halt sends helium prices higher

Disruptions to Qatar’s natural gas processing from the Iran war have driven helium prices sharply higher, exposing the fragility of a small but critical market

2026/03/13