Record inventory draws of up to 12 million barrels per day in a single month would be extraordinary under any circumstances. When Goldman Sachs attaches that figure to April 2026, it reframes the entire supply conversation for energy investors across the Gulf and beyond. The investment bank has raised its fourth-quarter oil price forecasts, now … Read more
A litre of diesel in the UAE now costs 64% more than it did four months ago. That single figure tells you everything about how fast fuel economics have shifted for millions of drivers, businesses, and logistics operators across the country heading into May 2026. Fresh petrol prices for May are expected to be announced … Read more
Equity-free, non-repayable grants for founders facing real operational pressure — that is the core offer behind Sharjah’s newest intervention into its startup ecosystem. With a mobilization target of AED 5 million, the initiative is less about headline figures and more about how quickly capital and support can reach businesses that need both right now. What … Read more
Australia’s commercial kangaroo industry has lost one of its most significant potential export markets — again. California’s Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee voted down SB 1212, the bill that would have lifted the state’s long-standing ban on kangaroo skins and meat, and the decision carries real weight for anyone in the Australian FMCG and … Read more
Most people think fish farming is only for those who already have money and land. The reality is that the Indian government has been quietly funding thousands of small fish farmers every year — and most eligible people never apply simply because they don’t know the process. The problem is not that schemes don’t exist … Read more
A quarter of every dirham earned per share, returned directly to shareholders. That is the signal Dubai Investments sent at its 30th Annual General Meeting, confirming a 25% cash dividend while quietly reshaping its board for the cycle ahead. The Group’s shareholders formally approved a payout of AED 0.25 per share for the financial year … Read more
When a UAE bank beats analyst expectations by nearly 39%, the earnings release stops being routine and starts telling a broader story about where Abu Dhabi‘s banking sector is heading. That is exactly what Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank delivered in its first-quarter results for 2026. ADCB reported a net profit of AED 3.36 billion ($910 … Read more
Posting a 12 per cent revenue lift in your first quarter as CEO is a reasonable way to silence early sceptics. For Henrique Braun, who stepped into the top role at The Coca-Cola Company after James Quincey’s departure, the numbers give him a platform — but they also set a high bar for everything that … Read more
Diesel at AED 4.69 per litre for another month tells you exactly where the UAE’s priorities sit right now: protecting the logistics backbone that keeps the country’s trade engine running. The May 2026 fuel rates, released by the UAE Fuel Price Committee, hold diesel flat while nudging petrol prices slightly in response to shifting global … Read more
Getting a food or beverage concept from bench to brief has always been expensive — and most of that cost lands before a single unit ships. A new facility at the University of Queensland is designed to change that calculus for Australian producers. The Faba Maker Space, developed under Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (Faba), … Read more
