The Brookfield Middle East Partners fund’s first close will help it capitalize on growing opportunities in the region, as sovereign wealth funds continue to aggressively chase deals despite the ongoing Iran conflict

The project would provide Iraq with a second direct Mediterranean export route, reducing its reliance on Gulf shipping lanes and the disruption-prone Iraq-Turkey pipeline

Blackstone’s commitment to a physical presence in the country comes even as Kuwait, which hosts multiple U.S. military facilities, has faced repeated threats from Iran

The U.S. rideshare and delivery giant is taking direct control of some of the Middle East’s biggest food and grocery delivery networks via its $14.8 billion takeover deal for Berlin-based Delivery Hero

The Helicopter Co. signed a letter of intent for the purchase of five Challenger 3500s, five Global 5500s and two Global 8000s at England’s Farnborough International Airshow, with options for 48 more aircraft