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43 stories for“return to office”
A risk-off session in Dubai and Abu Dhabi shows how conflict, oil, aviation and investor confidence can move Gulf markets in different directions at once.
Jul 24, 2026
Energy prices have eased from their sharpest fears, but the Fed, Bank of England and Bank of Japan still face inflation signals pulling against softer growth.
Jul 28, 2026
The World Gold Council's base case points to a range around $4,100, but rates, positioning and geopolitical risk leave unusually large paths on either side.
Aug 2, 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
The IMF sees Saudi growth recovering as maritime flows normalize. Diversified export routes, domestic demand and Vision 2030 investment are central to the resilience case.
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
A $265 million World Bank package for the 300-megawatt Ifahsa pumped-storage project could unlock more solar and wind while making Morocco's grid more dependable.
Aug 3, 2026
Crude shipments through the Gulf have recovered sharply, yet refineries and fuel supply remain constrained. That gap explains why cheaper oil may not quickly reach consumers.
Jul 31, 2026
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
Brent's renewed jump toward $100 reflects Middle East shipping danger, while IEA and EIA forecasts point to demand destruction and lower prices if supply routes normalize.
Jul 25, 2026
Shipping, insurance and construction costs are all higher because of the Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pressing ahead with project awards anyway, and the reasoning is deliberate.
Aug 4, 2026
Houthi claims against two Saudi tankers have exposed the weakness in plans to bypass Hormuz, sending Brent higher as two vital shipping routes face risk.
Jul 23, 2026
Houthi attacks on shipping have rerouted global trade around Africa, and Gulf importers are absorbing the fallout in freight rates and delivery times.
Feb 5, 2024
