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The IMF headquarters building in Washington, DC. Image: International Monetary Fund via Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

Middle East News

IMF Outlook Puts UAE 2027 Growth at 7.7%

The October outlook also discusses AI potential, with gains dependent on readiness and effective deployment.

Chart: Gulf hiring in Q3 2026 by country, Cooper Fitch Q3 Employment Index data (EnterpriseAM)

Middle East News

GCC Hiring Index Returns to Growth in Third Quarter

MUFG reports a 2% regional increase in Cooper Fitch’s index, with different outcomes across countries and sectors.

An NMDC Energy offshore vessel (Photo: NMDC, via The National)

Middle East News

NMDC Energy Wins New Aramco Offshore Work

The contractor expects completion over 18 to 23 months, according to reporting on its exchange disclosure.

Contract-signing ceremony for Dubai Municipality's Tasreef program. Photo: WAM

Middle East News

Dubai Awards AED3 Billion in Tasreef Drainage Contracts

Four projects will extend the stormwater network across residential, commercial and industrial areas.

Solar panels at a Masdar project

Middle East News

Masdar Agrees to Acquire and Develop Greek Solar Project

The 550-plus MW project and a separate Khazna memorandum extend the UAE company’s Greek plans.

M42 and Siemens Healthineers sign the partnership MoU

Middle East News

M42 and Siemens Healthineers Explore Global South Partnership

An Abu Dhabi agreement focuses on prevention, screening and earlier detection, with particular emphasis on Africa.