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AGBI is a premium intelligence platform focused on business dynamics in the Middle East and Gulf region. Headquartered in London it provides global investors with in depth analysis of energy finance and infrastructure serving as a bridge between the Gulf market and the global economy.

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British businesses in Dubai defiant despite Iran war departures

British businesses in Dubai defiant despite Iran war departures

The departure of tens of thousands of British nationals from the Gulf since the start of the Iran conflict reflects a mix of disruption and seasonality, a Dubai

Oil prices near new four-year high as Iran war intensifies

Oil prices near new four-year high as Iran war intensifies

Oil prices surged to within a few cents of a fresh four-year high on Thursday after Iran struck energy facilities across the Gulf in response to Israeli attacks

Aramco oil exports spike after shift to Red Sea ports

Aramco oil exports spike after shift to Red Sea ports

Crude tankers have begun departing Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea ports at an increased rate in recent days, as the country diverts oil exports away from the Strait of

Iraq turns to Syria, Jordan and Turkey to revive oil exports

Iraq turns to Syria, Jordan and Turkey to revive oil exports

Iraq is looking at a range of options to circumvent the Iranian blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and restore vital oil exports.  Baghdad is investigating alternative

Starlink begins UAE service against backdrop of Iran war

Starlink begins UAE service against backdrop of Iran war

Starlink, the satellite internet platform owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, has begun offering service in the UAE. The rollout comes as the Iran conflict rages

UAE says capital movement unrestricted

UAE says capital movement unrestricted

The UAE has denied it is imposing any restrictions on the movement of capital amid the ongoing Iran conflict. The ministry of economy and tourism rejected claims

Gas field hits in Iran and Qatar scramble markets

Gas field hits in Iran and Qatar scramble markets

Crossfire over one of the world’s largest gas fields, shared by Iran and Qatar, sent crude prices soaring on Thursday.  Debris from intercepted Iranian missiles

Reasons to be cheerful? Cairo certainly hopes so

Reasons to be cheerful? Cairo certainly hopes so

At first glance a near-overnight 10 percent decline in your currency versus the US dollar and a similar fall in a stock exchange benchmark is not a great result

Oil surges after Israeli strikes on gas field and Iran’s Gulf threat

Oil surges after Israeli strikes on gas field and Iran’s Gulf threat

Oil prices surged to a nine-day high on Wednesday after Israeli strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure led Tehran to warn it would attack Gulf oil facilities in

Arabian Travel Market pushed back due to Iran conflict

Arabian Travel Market pushed back due to Iran conflict

The 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai has been postponed due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The 33rd edition of the ATM will now be held from