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