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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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SNB and Alrajhi profits increase as lending grows

Two of Saudi Arabia’s largest listed banks reported higher profits in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased lending despite the regional conflict. Saudi

2026/04/21

Investcorp Capital expands presence in US housing market

Bahrain’s Investcorp Capital has invested $200 million in US senior housing and multifamily properties. The alternative investment company is betting on strong

2026/04/21

Gulf burns less oil for power despite rising electricity demand

Gulf states are burning less oil for power even as electricity demand rises, according to the International Energy Agency. The Middle East is increasingly turning

2026/04/21

Sukuk issuances by Gulf-backed IILM top $9bn

International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM), based in Malaysia and backed by central banks in the Gulf, has raised $9.3 billion across 37 sukuk

2026/04/21

Saudi Arabia and Jordan plan rail link to boost business

Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Jordan have agreed to build a railway linking the two Arab countries in an effort to boost cross-border trade and investment. The

2026/04/21

Oman opens bank in Angola to boost African trade ties

Oman has established a corporate investment bank in Angola to expand its financial footprint in Africa’s emerging markets. The African Bank of Oman (ABO) falls

2026/04/21

Badr Jafar: Private sector must shoulder stability in times of war

In times of conflict responsibility in the private sector extends beyond profit, with companies playing a critical role in maintaining stability for employees,

2026/04/21

Only two ships transit Hormuz after US seizure rattles market

Just two commercial vessels fully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after the US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, according to tracking data. The slowdown

2026/04/20

Iran war weighs on GCC aluminium output in March

Aluminium production in GCC countries declined in March due to the US-Iran war, the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) said on Monday. Output fell 6 percent

2026/04/20

UAE moots currency swap with US if Iran impact worsens

The UAE has informally asked the United States for a currency swap agreement that would enable the Gulf country to exchange dirhams for dollars should the Iran

2026/04/20