2025-12-23

UAE

·        Dubai’s RTA opens two major bridges ahead of schedule, reduces commute time to just 2 minutes https://bit.ly/490Md6h

·        Streamlined yacht travel: Simplified administrative process for foreign yachts between Abu Dhabi, Dubai https://bit.ly/4scd9qS

·        From Europe to Asia: New routes UAE airlines plan for 2026 https://bit.ly/4je8YHa

·        UAE shoppers rely more on discounts, AI, price comparisons this holiday season https://bit.ly/49pqHbh

·        Air Arabia route expansion: Budget carrier to launch new Europe flight from Sharjah https://bit.ly/45eBJxz

·        Shurooq sells 4,000+ units for Dh5.8 billion across Sharjah flagships https://bit.ly/4p70HGg

·        Global Partners Ltd unveils landmark residential masterplan at Dubai Creek https://bit.ly/4avBjqi

·        Mubadala partners with Actis to invest in Rezolv Energy https://bit.ly/49fyvLI

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia witnesses a boom in pre-owned luxury accessories market https://bit.ly/4jesQKi

·        Qiddiya to host Impact Makers Forum ‘ImpaQ’ 2026 https://bit.ly/49fygQO

·        Saudi Arabia’s US Treasury holdings rise to $134.4bn https://bit.ly/3N0vJCl

·        ACWA Power completes refinancing of Rabigh 3 Independent Water Project https://bit.ly/3LgGy2H

·        Rotortrade, SILZ partner to launch 1st fully integrated HeliPark in Riyadh https://bit.ly/4b4DocP

·        SAMA cuts banking and payment service fees under new guide https://bit.ly/3NeRfTV

·        Al-Falih highlights huge potential of Al-Baha region to attract high-quality investments https://bit.ly/3MIlz9w

Qatar

·        Italy’s Saipem wins $3.1bn offshore contract for Qatar’s North Field project https://bit.ly/4p4t33V

·        Discover Brouq: Qatar’s winter desert experience https://bit.ly/4qliiv7

·        Ooredoo, Darktrace sign agreement to enhance AI-enabled cybersecurity for enterprises https://bit.ly/4qHQKR5

·        Doha Bank wins ‘Best Private Equity Offering – MENA’ honour at MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2025 https://bit.ly/4pNN5AT

·        Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs meets Malawi's Minister of Finance, Economic Planning, and Decentralisation https://bit.ly/4qqt5nT 

Kuwait

·        NBK further strengthens its leadership in consumer and digital banking https://bit.ly/4sbgtmj

·        Boursa Kuwait signs MoU with TISE to strengthen cooperation, enhance connectivity https://bit.ly/4pUwoUy

·        ‘Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port contract reflects Kuwait’s infrastructure development drive’ https://bit.ly/4sfQ32Y

·        MoI approves executive regulations of Foreigners’ Residency Law https://bit.ly/3Y9j1Um

·        From the Himalayas to the Backwaters: Incredible India tourism campaign kicks off in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4pcCKxx

Oman

·        Central Bank of Oman to launch first RO1 polymer banknote in January 2026 https://bit.ly/4sgwwzs

·        Oman-Saudi industry expo seeks to deepen manufacturing, investment ties https://bit.ly/493ac3d

·        Audi Oman Drives Year-End Value with Exclusive Leasing and Ownership Offers Across Its Premium Line-Up https://bit.ly/4jetQOy

·        2 road projects to be opened at Economic Zone in Duqm https://bit.ly/4j8C7DL

·        Initiative to enhance financial, legal awareness among entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/3YcSnd8

Bahrain

·        Europcar Bahrain and Oman Celebrate Successful First Blood Donation Drive in Bahrain https://bit.ly/4pOP8od

·        Initiative to enhance financial, legal awareness among entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/3YcSnd8

·        Fresh benchmarks boost for Islamic finance sector https://bit.ly/3Y5IkXl

·        Non-oil exports of national origin rise 12pc to BD358m https://bit.ly/3MP3Ehk       

Egypt

·        Egypt signs EGP 500m deal with Titan to build three waste treatment facilities in Sharqeya https://bit.ly/4j8pbNX

·        Egypt opens doors to investment with competitive advantages, investor-friendly climate: Finance Minister https://bit.ly/49bYzr3

·        Egypt’s Prime Minister orders faster health insurance rollout and new mining investment push https://bit.ly/4p7Uj1C

·        Main Development Company signs EGP 1bn deal for West Qantara industrial site https://bit.ly/49cCRDd

·        Egypt discusses support for drugmakers, vaccine localisation, and biotech development https://bit.ly/3YI0NcC

·        Egypt’s digital exports reach $7.4bn over seven years: Communications Minister https://bit.ly/3LdSPVC

·        Iraqi investments in Egypt reach $553.6m in February 2025: ECS https://bit.ly/4p6NXPO

·        Egypt’s SCZONE signs $8m food production deal for Sokhna industrial zone https://bit.ly/4scgne0

Middle East (Regional)

·        Saudi Arabia leads MENA, ranks seventh globally in Government AI Readiness Index 2025 https://bit.ly/4saMrPr

·        M&A deals in Middle East surge 260 percent to $53 billion in first nine months of 2025 https://bit.ly/3KWvPKL