Jakarta: Mubadala Energy and PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI), a subsidiary of Indonesia’s energy and electricity supplier, have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to supply gas from its gas fields in the Andaman Sea. This framework marks a significant milestone for Indonesia’s energy sector. According to Emirates News Agency, through this proposed partnership, Mubadala Energy and PLN EPI will work together to enhance Indonesia’s energy resilience and reinforce national energy security by reducing the reliance on LNG and developing sustainable solutions to address growing domestic demand. The HoA provides the foundations for prioritising energy supply for North Sumatra

Abu dhabi: The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) has announced that the Arab gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to rise to approximately $4 trillion by 2026. According to Emirates News Agency, this projection follows a 1.7 percent increase in GDP value to about $3.8 trillion in 2025, despite ongoing regional geopolitical challenges. The economic growth remains largely concentrated in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Algeria, and Iraq, which together account for nearly 73 percent of the region’s total GDP. In its fourth quarterly bulletin ‘Dhaman Al-Istithmar’ for 2025, Dhaman highlighted generally positive economic performance forecasts for 2026,

Cairo: The UAE Pavilion has officially opened at the Egyptian Defence Expo (EDEX 2025), held at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in Cairo under the patronage of Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt and Supreme Commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces. The event, running until 4th December, features participation supported by the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and the UAE Ministry of Defence and is organised by ADNEC Group. According to Emirates News Agency, high-level meetings and visits from international delegations, military attach©s, and industry decision-makers are anticipated throughout EDEX 2025. Memorandums of Understanding are expected to be signed

Abu dhabi: In a special publication issued on the occasion of the United Arab Emirates’ 54th Eid Al Ittihad, the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) highlighted the most prominent social and economic indicators achieved by the UAE. The publication noted that the UAE ranked first regionally and seventh globally in social cohesion, reflecting the strength and resilience of the country’s social fabric. It added that the country’s economic plans follow a clear path, beginning with income diversification, moving towards a knowledge-based economy, and advancing into future-focused sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE has undergone significant economic and strategic shifts,