AviationFeaturedAbu Dhabi Airports launches first direct cargo link to Northern Thailand with K-Mile AirIFM CorrespondentMay 14, 2026May 13, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 14, 2026May 13, 2026 Dedicated freight volume at AUH has surged 119% as the airport cements its role as a primary gateway between Southeast Asia and the Middle East... Read more
FeaturedUtilitiesCyberattacks remain biggest fear for utilities firms, says surveyIFM CorrespondentMay 14, 2026May 13, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 14, 2026May 13, 2026 The Beazley survey saw technology disruption being highlighted by 23% of respondents, followed by ageing systems with 24%... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasIF Insights: UAE stands to gain after exit from OPECIFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 Fitch sees the UAE's oil production remaining unaffected in the post-OPEC world, with revenues getting boosted in the longer term... Read more
FeaturedIslamic BankingSukuk issuance rises by 13.1% in GCC, Saudi Arabia leads the showIFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 The Middle East witnessed a significant 13.1% hike in its Sukuk issuance, driven by strong local-currency borrowing in Saudi Arabia... Read more
EnergyFeaturedDespite geopolitical disruptions, ADNOC records good Q1 financialsIFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 Despite the ongoing Iran war, ADNOC’s growth ambitions remain intact, with its targeted EBITDA growth of over 40% between 2023 and 2029 unchanged... Read more
FeaturedTransportStellantis, Leapmotor eye joint EV production in EuropeIFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026 With the collaboration from Leapmotor, Stellantis is looking to strengthen its EV lineup after it scaled back in-house development earlier in 2026... Read more
FeaturedMacroeconomyTrouble for Ramaphosa administration as South Africa sees rising unemploymentIFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026 About a third of South Africa’s labour force is without a job, and things may get worse as the economic outlook sours due to the Iran war... Read more
FeaturedMarketsAbu Dhabi Securities Exchange launches integrated trading servicesIFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026 Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange's AMS portal will connect funding, trading, and portfolio management into a single, seamless workflow... Read more
FeaturedFinanceIntesa Sanpaolo registers profit hike, won’t pursue Generali takeoverIFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026 In the January-March 2026 period, Intesa's revenue rose 5% to 7.15 billion euros (USD 8.4 billion), above an LSEG estimate of 6.91 billion euros... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySpaceX IPO: What you need to knowIFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026 If the SpaceX sticks to its target of going public this year at a valuation of over $1 trillion, it will break existing listing records... Read more