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51 stories for“power markets”
The temporary loss of major Gulf LNG volumes sent gas prices sharply higher. Power systems able to switch fuels, store energy and shift demand handled the shock better.
Aug 2, 2026
Solar generation is set for another record increase, but panels alone cannot solve evening peaks or connection delays. The next value pool is flexibility and networks.
Aug 2, 2026
The IEA expects global electricity use to grow 3.6% in 2026 and 3.8% in 2027. Cooling, industry, EVs and data centers are turning power capacity into an economic constraint.
Aug 2, 2026
Tighter LNG supply is reducing gas demand, but the deeper risk runs through electricity, industry, fertilizer and food prices. Energy security is becoming economic security.
Jul 31, 2026
WSTS is due to publish its second-quarter forecast update on August 3 after raising the 2026 semiconductor outlook. AI demand is strong, but concentration is the central risk.
Aug 2, 2026
The IMF and UNCTAD describe a widening split: economies tied to chips and AI infrastructure are gaining momentum while many energy importers absorb the war shock.
Aug 2, 2026
Al Wisam’s new 3S Industry representation adds construction hoists, mast climbers, industrial elevators, and complete vertical-access support in two markets.
Jul 23, 2026
Big 5 Global returns to Dubai from November 23 to 26, giving Al Wisam a major stage for equipment, technical advice and regional partnerships.
Jul 20, 2026
OECD labor markets remain strong, yet real wages are still below 2021 levels in about one-third of member countries. A job alone does not settle the cost-of-living question.
Aug 1, 2026
Euro-area mortgage demand fell sharply in the second quarter, and banks expect another decline. Energy performance is increasingly separating easier and harder financing.
Aug 2, 2026
A closer look at how Al Wisam combines construction machinery, industrial systems and local technical support for contractors across the UAE.
Sep 18, 2025
At Big 5 Global 2025 in Dubai, Al Wisam put SIRL, Batmatic, and Battipav equipment in front of contractors looking for practical site solutions.
Nov 27, 2025
A reported plan to place FIFA media, sponsorship and tournament assets in a new subsidiary raises major questions about money and control.
Jul 30, 2026
Brussels cleared the entertainment mega-deal after a distribution concession, but a US states’ lawsuit and questions over Gulf backing still block certainty.
Jul 23, 2026
Al Wisam becomes 3S Industry’s construction representative for the UAE and Oman, pairing specialist access equipment with regional support.
Jul 23, 2026
At Big 5 Global 2025, Al Wisam put mixers, compactors and precision cutting equipment in front of Dubai’s construction decision-makers.
Nov 27, 2025
The IMF still sees 3% global growth in 2026, yet that headline hides a widening gap between technology-linked winners and economies squeezed by war and energy costs.
Jul 31, 2026
Alphabet’s second quarter paired 24 percent revenue growth with an 82 percent cloud surge, offering its clearest evidence that the AI bill has customers.
Jul 23, 2026
Al Wisam’s service model puts spare parts, maintenance, repairs and operator training into the same conversation as machinery procurement.
Jan 15, 2026
