Mecca Power Plant Expansion Secures $2.6 billion Funding for Major Rabigh 2 Project

Saudi Arabia has secured major financing for the Mecca power plant expansion. ACWA Power and Saudi Energy will use the funding for the Rabigh 2 project. The two companies secured SAR9.7 billion from 14 regional and international banks. The financing will support a planned 2.3-gigawatt expansion in the Mecca region. The funding equals about $2.6 billion based on current exchange...

Kuwait Real Estate Auctions Generate KD9.63 million as Competitive Bidding Pushes Property Values Higher

Kuwait real estate auctions generated KD9.63 million from 18 properties during September. The sales came through auction sessions organized by the Execution Department at...

Mecca Power Plant Expansion Secures $2.6 billion Funding for Major Rabigh 2 Project

Saudi Arabia has secured major financing for the Mecca power plant expansion. ACWA Power and Saudi Energy will use the funding for the Rabigh...

Dubai Electric Vehicle Exhibition to Showcase Technologies Supporting Sustainable Transport

Dubai will host the inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference 2026 from November 10 to 12. The event will bring together major...

Oman Economy Grows 5.1% as Rising Oil Production and Prices Drive Growth in 2026

The Oman economy grew strongly during the second quarter of 2026. Higher oil production helped support overall growth during the period. Gross domestic product increased 5.1% from the same quarter last year. The economy reached OMR9.9 billion, equal to about $26 billion. The growth came despite major disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Oman maintained relatively strong oil exports during...

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