Latest Middle East News

Nico Resources has completed preparations for a key infill drilling campaign at its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, aiming to upgrade resource classifications and refine metallurgical understanding. The company also inked a strategic MOU with Pure Battery Technologies to explore regional refining opportunities amid a turbulent nickel price environment.

Tourism Holdings Limited has upgraded its FY26 underlying net profit after tax to around $46 million, beating earlier guidance. The company reports strong vehicle sales in New Zealand and robust late bookings, particularly in North America, while net debt ended lower than expected.

Elsight Limited (ASX:ELS) has shattered its revenue records in H1 2026, delivering a nearly fourfold increase over the prior year alongside expanding US defence contracts and new product launches.

Cleanaway Waste Management appoints Nigel Simonsz as new CFO following Paul Binfield’s departure, while confirming FY26 underlying EBIT at around $470 million, mid-point of prior guidance.

Paladin Energy completes Langer Heinrich Mine ramp-up, delivering strong FY2026 results and advancing its Canadian PLS Project with a new uranium discovery. FY2027 guidance forecasts stable production and costs amid ongoing regulatory progress.

Recce Pharmaceuticals secured a non-binding term sheet with a major Middle Eastern pharma for its diabetic foot infection treatment and raised A$4 million to fund pivotal Phase 3 trials in Australia and Indonesia.

Noumi Limited has struck a binding deal with major shareholder Arrovest to acquire all remaining shares via a scheme of arrangement, offering shareholders a 12.2% premium amid looming $610 million convertible note maturity.

South32 has outperformed its FY26 production guidance, boosted quarterly sales by 15%, and announced a strategic sale of aluminium assets to Alcoa for up to US$5.6 billion, pivoting towards a base metals-focused portfolio.

OncoSil Medical has gained Saudi FDA approval for its OncoSil™ device, enabling full reimbursement and commercial access in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East's largest healthcare market.

Hazer Group has completed a key commercial-scale hydrogen process design package with KBR, boosting its readiness for large-scale deployment and expanding its project pipeline across multiple sectors and geographies.

Barramundi’s portfolio returned a solid 3.8% gross gain in Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-related infrastructure plays and takeover interest in key holdings, despite sector volatility and profit downgrades in healthcare and logistics.

International Equities Corporation Ltd (ASX:IEQ) posted a modest profit for the June 2026 quarter, reversing prior losses amid a challenging economic backdrop that forced the company to exit its hotel and tourism activities.