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Iran says its Hormuz route agreement with Oman is nearing completion, although significant questions remain over security, control and transit fees. Iran and Oman near final agreement on Hormuz shipping route. Iran, Middle East, Oman, shipping. News.

(Partner Content) Jamal Alamer, Vice President of Sales, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) at Prometheus Group, on how AI, digital workflows and predictive technologies are transforming maintenance and reliability in oil and gas. From Traditional to Intelligent: How Prometheus Group Is Driving Asset Management Forward. ADIPEC, asset management, data, energy, Prometheus Group, Smart Systems. News.

Mitti Labs has raised $9.5 million to expand its AI-powered platform for reducing water use and methane emissions across Asian rice farms . Aramco Ventures backs Mitti Labs’ push to transform rice farming . Aramco Ventures, Mitti Labs NEWS

Al Mazrui International has become a strategic investor in Petrofac, strengthening its ownership structure and supporting future growth across the UAE and wider region. Al Mazrui investment strengthens Petrofac’s regional growth ambitions. Al Mazrui International, investment, Petrochemicals. News.

Al Henakiyah powers approximately 190,000 homes annually while supporting Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy and emissions reduction targets . Saudi Arabia’s 1.1GW Al Henakiyah solar plant powers 190,000 homes . Energy, home, Renewable Power, saudi arabia, solar NEWS

The fifth edition of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award is placing artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation at the centre of efforts to improve access to safe and sustainable drinking water. . Global water award puts AI at heart of solutions . Global Water Award, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Safe Water, Water NEWS

From complex deepwater tie-backs to structured decommissioning, operators and contractors are rebuilding the offshore model around integration, technology and complete lifecycle responsibility. COVER STORY

One final opportunity to put standout companies, projects, initiatives and industry professionals before the judges. Final call as Saudi Awards nominations deadline moves to 14 August. awards, NEWS, nominations, Oil & Gas Saudi Awards. Events.

Plastic Energy has completed a new ownership structure and reinstated founder Carlos Monreal as Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of growth . Plastic Energy resets ownership as founder returns to lead growth . Chemical, Energy, europe, Ownership, Plastic Energy NEWS

A proposed 800m seawater intake could combine district cooling, data centre thermal management and reverse osmosis desalination within one coastal infrastructure system