$16+bn in new projects announced in just 14 days across the Middle East energy sector.

I’m back with the latest developments from the Middle East. As promised, I’ll keep you updated with key insights from this energy-rich region—and highlight where the real business opportunities are emerging. Big Project Starts ✅$13bn Iraq Gas Growth Project → TotalEnergies + QatarEnergy launched ✅seawater supply + Artawi Phase 2 (gas capture + power reliability). […]
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$11 -: Last night, Aramco confirmed what we’ve been tracking for months: $11 — with a BlackRock-led consortium for Jafurah gas assets. Here’s what most headlines won’t tell you The $80+ across Jafurah’s 3 phases is where the real action is. : $100+ → Jafurah is one of the world’s largest shale gas projects outside […]
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Did you know the Gulf has already pushed through $50B+ in project awards in H1 2025? And here’s the kicker… Momentum isn’t slowing — it’s accelerating into year-end. From Aramco’s offshore tenders to ADNOC’s $5B gas push, the region is setting up one of the biggest upstream & LNG waves of the decade. But the […]
18 months . $22 Million won . $40M now in pipeline .

That’s our client—zero presence in the Middle East before we stepped in. Here’s how we helped them break into oil & gas across Saudi & UAE In 2023, I helped a small engineering firm break into the Middle Eastern oil & gas sector. They had no: • Local licenses • Market insights • Vendor approvals […]
Good Food? Great !….Good Profits ? Even Better-Thrivewize delivers both !
When brilliant minds at ThriveWize craft business plans, magic happens! ‘ ‘ . : A restaurant that changes its soul every week. Plus a recipe store that lets customers recreate the magic at home. : ➡️Weekly rotating global cuisines ➡️Guest chefs share recipes for commission ➡️Take-home ingredient kits with video tutorials ➡️Healthy, organic focus that […]
Rediscovering Myself: What I Found Was Amazing! You Should Try Too!

In the whirlwind of life’s chaos, I finally hit the pause button and embraced ME time! ️♀️ With the world on a fast track, I decided to slow down and just be. Here’s a sneak peek into my fabulous break: Nature Bliss in Hatta: ️ Spent serene moments soaking in nature’s wonders, recharging my spirit. […]
The Art of Landing a Job: A Sad Tale of Fresh Job Seekers

The Art of Landing a Job: A Sad Tale of Fresh Job Seekers During my recent flight out of the UAE, I meet a young engineering graduate who was on a visit visa but faced the harsh reality of not securing a job. Embracing my habit of striking up conversations whenever possible, I delved […]
Saudi Arabia not to renew Petrodollar Pact. What next!

June 9, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in Saudi-USA relations as Saudi Arabia decides not to renew the long-standing petrodollar agreement established 50 years back. What Was the Agreement? The petrodollar agreement, formalized after the 1973 oil crisis, stipulated that Saudi Arabia would price its oil exports exclusively in U.S. dollars and invest its […]
Who Will Win the UK Elections? It Might Not Matter as Much as You Think!

Which party will come out on top: Conservative, Labour, or SNP & others? It’s the big question everyone is asking, but I’m not holding my breath. Regardless of the election outcome, like many Brits, I don’t foresee significant change ahead. It’s becoming increasingly hard to believe that the UK political class will make substantial progress […]