# geostrategy (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover geostrategy. Page: Feed: --- ## [Borouge okays $656m dividend](https://trendsmena.com/borouge-okays-656m-dividend/) _2026-08-21 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ The company said dividend reflects its resilience The post Borouge okays $656m dividend appeared first on TRENDS MENA . ## [Dubai completes 104 real estate projects worth over $30.22 billion](https://trendsmena.com/dubai-completes-104-real-estate-projects-worth-over-30-22-billion/) _2026-08-21 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Dubai completed 104 real estate projects worth more than AED111 billion in the first half of 2026, according to Dubai Land Department data. The number of completed projects rose 38.7 percent from 75 in the same period last year, while their combined investment value increased 52 percent from AED73 billion. New real estate units increased... The post Dubai completes 104 real estate projects worth… ## [Hormuz ship crossings halve as Iran war disrupts energy flows](https://trendsmena.com/hormuz-ship-crossings-halve-as-iran-war-disrupts-energy-flows/) _2026-08-21 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ No very large crude carriers or liquefied natural gas tankers were among the vessels recorded. One very large gas carrier carrying propane and butane transited out of Hormuz through the Iranian route. The post Hormuz ship crossings halve as Iran war disrupts energy flows appeared first on TRENDS MENA . ## [Emarat, Dell Technologies sign AI adoption agreement](https://trendsmena.com/emarat-dell-technologies-sign-ai-adoption-agreement/) _2026-08-20 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Emirates Petroleum Company P.J.S.C. (Emarat) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dell Technologies to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption and advanced digital technologies. The partnership will identify practical AI use cases, strengthen data-driven decision-making and build scalable technology capabilities aimed at improving operational efficiency, resilience and sustainable… ## [Etihad Airways becomes first airline to accept Jaywan payments](https://trendsmena.com/etihad-airways-becomes-first-airline-to-accept-jaywan-payments/) _2026-08-20 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Etihad Airways has become the first airline to accept Jaywan, the UAE’s national domestic card scheme, for flight bookings on its website. UAE-based customers can use Jaywan cards to book flights across Etihad’s global network, with payments made directly through etihad.com. The integration is intended to provide a secure checkout experience and support the UAE’s... The post Etihad Airways becomes… ## [Trump warns countries helping Iran of ‘tremendous economic consequences’](https://trendsmena.com/trump-warns-countries-helping-iran-of-tremendous-economic-consequences/) _2026-08-20 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Tehran dismissed Washington’s latest pressure campaign as a diversion from US economic troubles as shipping through Hormuz remained severely restricted. The post Trump warns countries helping Iran of ‘tremendous economic consequences’ appeared first on TRENDS MENA . ## [Saudi POS transactions fall to $3.8 billion in week ended Aug 15](https://trendsmena.com/saudi-pos-transactions-fall-to-3-8-billion-in-week-ended-aug-15/) _2026-08-19 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Dubai, UAE — Point-of-sale transactions in Saudi Arabia fell to nearly $3.79 billion in the week ended Aug. 15, from about $4.35 billion a week earlier, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The number of POS transactions fell to about 249.7 million from nearly 253.4 million the previous week, the data showed.... The post Saudi POS transactions fall to $3.8 billion in week ended… ## [Dubai Chambers, NASSCOM to expand cooperation on Agentic AI](https://trendsmena.com/dubai-chambers-nasscom-to-expand-cooperation-on-agentic-ai/) _2026-08-19 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Dubai Chambers has signed a memorandum of understanding with India’s National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to expand cooperation on Agentic AI and support Indian companies specialising in the technology in Dubai. The agreement will focus on developing strategic partnerships among stakeholders in the Agentic AI innovation ecosystems of Dubai and India, exchanging... The… ## [Foreign buyers, expats account for bulk of Abu Dhabi’s $19.2bn H1 home sales](https://trendsmena.com/foreign-buyers-expats-account-for-bulk-of-abu-dhabis-19-2bn-h1-home-sales/) _2026-08-19 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Off-plan deals dominated residential activity, while rising prices, strong rental demand and significant future deliveries pointed to continued momentum across Abu Dhabi’s property market. The post Foreign buyers, expats account for bulk of Abu Dhabi’s $19.2bn H1 home sales appeared first on TRENDS MENA . ## [Trump says no Iran talks as Israeli strikes on Syria draw condemnation](https://trendsmena.com/trump-says-no-iran-talks-as-israeli-strikes-on-syria-draw-condemnation/) _2026-08-19 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was seeking an end to the war and rejected the idea of a temporary ceasefire becoming a recurring pattern. He also said Iran had prioritized relations with neighboring countries under President Masoud Pezeshkian. The post Trump says no Iran talks as Israeli strikes on Syria draw condemnation appeared first on TRENDS MENA . ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tCbLpJfwysv3) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [UAE defense ministry says ‘missile threat towards country’ detected](https://trendsmena.com/uae-defense-ministry-says-missile-threat-towards-country-detected/) _2026-08-18 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ The Ministry said if any sounds are heard, they are the result of air defense interceptions and "affirmed its full readiness to respond to any threat and safeguard the UAE’s sovereignty, security, and stability". The post UAE defense ministry says ‘missile threat towards country’ detected appeared first on TRENDS MENA . ## [Middle East Energy expects 1,528 exhibitors for 50th Dubai edition](https://trendsmena.com/middle-east-energy-expects-1528-exhibitors-for-50th-dubai-edition/) _2026-08-18 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Middle East Energy will host its 50th edition in Dubai next month with 1,528 global energy companies confirmed to exhibit, as the industry grapples with rising investment and infrastructure needs. The exhibition will run from Sept. 1 to 3 at Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure... The post Middle East Energy expects 1,528 exhibitors for 50th… ## [Ajman rental contracts reach $792 million in first half](https://trendsmena.com/ajman-rental-contracts-reach-792-million-in-first-half/) _2026-08-18 · TRENDS Desk · TRENDS MENA_ Dubai, UAE — The total value of rental contracts registered in Ajman reached approximately AED2.91 billion during the first half of 2026, across 73,472 contracts, the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department said on Monday. The figures reflected sustained activity in the emirate and its growing appeal as a destination for living, investment and doing business,... The post Ajman rental contracts…