2025-12-22

UAE

·        Sheikh Hamdan meets with Elon Musk, affirms UAE and Dubai’s vision to foster technology partnerships for greater good https://bit.ly/49nUReY

·        UAE establishes National Media Authority to replace WAM, UAE Media Council and the National Media Office https://bit.ly/4b1j9N6

·        Abu Dhabi Registration Authority launches remote visual inspection service to ease doing business https://bit.ly/496Ohsb

·        Why Indian property developers are expanding into the UAE https://bit.ly/4anDfkt

·        Dubai expat puts Dh100,000 of his savings in a single fixed deposit — and later regrets it https://bit.ly/4pXsbzC

·        UAE jobs 2026: Top 10 Dubai government roles for expats with salaries up to Dh40,000 https://bit.ly/4pPswUJ

·        $3 billion Emirates Air Hotel in Dubai with A380 atop 580m tower: Here’s the real story https://bit.ly/3KMi2q6

·        UAE winter travel alert: Dubai Airports shares 7 key rules for carrying power banks https://bit.ly/49393J4

·        UAE tourism records robust growth on back of reforms and innovation https://bit.ly/496DGxh

·        How much cash you need to buy a Dubai home: Costs, mortgages, payment plans explained https://bit.ly/4pN5Fch

·        Expo Centre Sharjah to host 95 exhibitions next year https://bit.ly/4sai23O

·        Air Arabia launches daily direct flight to Prague https://bit.ly/44FJbl9

·        Ras Al Khaimah charts comprehensive development path of diversification https://bit.ly/44DvSSg

·        Citadel plans Dubai office in boost for city’s hedge fund hopes https://bit.ly/4pPsMTH

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia needs local talent to build modern financial oversight, minister says https://bit.ly/3MLydEI

·        Riyadh region welcomes 15m tourists by end of Q3 https://bit.ly/4p2QgU9

·        Saudi Arabia among top states in tech security with 99% score, says official https://bit.ly/3LfWu5f

·        HALA Capital doubles down on next tech frontiers https://bit.ly/48QUZUg

·        Architects Leaders Forum Saudi, Big 5 Talks and CIAAD Masterclasses emphasize key industry challenges, opportunities and solutions at January edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi https://bit.ly/4qdE97C

Qatar

·        Qatar Chamber chairman calls for boosting intra-Arab joint investments https://bit.ly/3MGLpL7

·        Qatar records 34 more LNG cargoes in 11 months up to November: GECF https://bit.ly/4pQFnWX

·        MCIT organises awareness sessions to support SMEs in adopting modern digital tools https://bit.ly/4qgLt2l

·        Qatar startups urged to rethink investor relations, embrace adaptability https://bit.ly/4qpKWLO

·        Qatar committed to further boost innovation and AI technology https://bit.ly/4b0RBY8

·        Qatar and US bilateral trade reaches $29.6bn over five years https://bit.ly/4jt3aKd

·        Retail market holds steady on tourism growth https://bit.ly/4j9aNFj   

Kuwait

·        Powering the Next Chapter: Boubyan Takaful Partners with Acess Meditech on Service & Digital Upgrades https://bit.ly/4pNFwtU

·        Boursa Kuwait crowned ‘Brand of the Year’ in Finance, Investment https://bit.ly/4aoMP6E

·        Kuwait Airways completes IOSA with exceptional results https://bit.ly/4sqOj79

·        KIPCO’s credit enhancement strategies place its ratings on positive trajectory https://bit.ly/4s0h8H4

·        Seven global alliances enter race for Shagaya Phase Three renewable energy project https://bit.ly/44zBkWo

Oman

·        Oman introduces partial cheque payments to reduce payment bounces https://bit.ly/3Y7kQRz

·        Oman’s Islamic banking assets rise to $24bn on credit growth https://bit.ly/495kEam

·        OVER 96% compliance rate in tyre quality in Oman market: Survey https://bit.ly/4s7Adr1

Bahrain

·        Solidarity Bahrain retains ISO certification for quality management standards https://bit.ly/4j8ozbb

·        YKA announces landmark Elito Battery Store launch https://bit.ly/493btr8

·        YBA Kanoo Group announces new board of directors https://bit.ly/493cqjc

·        Santy Trading partners with Chevron to distribute Caltex Lubricants https://bit.ly/4amVCGe

·        NBB and Procural sign strategic deal https://bit.ly/4aoGJTR

·        AM Best affirms SNIC Insurance credit rating https://bit.ly/4j5KG1Y

Egypt

·        Egyptian expat remittances up 42.8% https://bit.ly/4sarIv6

·        India’s Taj brand enters Egypt to operate Cairo’s historic Continental Hotel https://bit.ly/4jcoLGD

·        Sovereignty and synergy: Egypt maps a new path for African integration https://bit.ly/3YCNIBl

·        CBE hosts seminar on regulatory developments with African central banks https://bit.ly/3LdxMm0

·        Investment Minister explores sustainable energy cooperation with US-based Power Edison https://bit.ly/490o8es

·        Egypt jumps 47 places in World Bank’s Digital Government Index, ranks 22nd globally https://bit.ly/4qrBuaN

·        Egypt, UAE explore expanded cooperation in civil aviation https://bit.ly/4aoGOqD

·        Egypt taps private sector to manage state textile plants following multi-billion EGP investment https://bit.ly/4qqymvU

Middle East (Regional)

·        GCC economy to grow by 4.4% in 2026: Oxford Economics https://bit.ly/4p2RsHj

·        Capital concentrates as MENA startups close deals https://bit.ly/4qfDpPs