UAE Funds and BlackRock in Talks to Anchor OpenAI’s $30 Billion Raise

OpenAI is in discussions with multiple United Arab Emirates investment funds including MGX and with BlackRock to lead a $30…

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UAE Funds and BlackRock Hold Talks on Anchoring OpenAI’s $30 Billion Round

Bloomberg reported on October 5 that OpenAI is negotiating with United Arab Emirates investment funds including MGX and with BlackRock…

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Aramco Can Make 12 Million bpd Available Within Days, CEO Tells London Conference

Saudi Aramco can make its maximum sustainable production capacity of 12 million barrels per day available within days, its CEO…

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Gulf Health Council Rolls Out Awareness Drive Targeting Youth Risks from Vapes and Nicotine Products

The Gulf Health Council launched the "Today Before Tomorrow" campaign on October 5, 2026, to equip GCC youth aged 15…

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Coalition Forces Reaffirm Operational Support for Yemeni Government Against Houthi Militia

The Saudi-led coalition announced on October 4, 2026 that its joint forces continue to provide full operational support to the…

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ISO Releases Updated Quality Management Standard with Arabic Edition for Arab Markets

The International Organization for Standardization on October 5 unveiled ISO 9001:2026, releasing its Arabic edition simultaneously with the global version…

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Israeli Strikes Persist Across Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Efforts

Israeli forces conducted air strikes and explosions in southern Lebanon on September 25, 2026, as Prime Minister Nawaf Salam demanded…

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Yemeni Government Declares Major Counteroffensive to Recapture Sanaa from Houthis

Yemen's internationally recognized government announced on October 4 2026 the launch of a nationwide military campaign to retake Sanaa and…

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Kpler Data Shows Middle East Crude Exports Surpassing Pre-War Volumes

On October 5, provisional figures from ship-tracking firm Kpler indicated that Middle East crude oil exports exceeded pre-war averages on…

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