UAE

·        Philippines, UAE to sign free trade deal https://bit.ly/49gyze2

·        Sheikh Hamdan, FIFA President discuss global sports cooperation at World Sports Summit in Dubai https://bit.ly/44L4kuq

·        Dubai’s RTA announces free parking, Metro and Tram timings for New Year Holiday https://bit.ly/3YjqQqx

·        Dubai real estate: Dubai Metro to drive value as market shifts to logic-based buying in 2026 https://bit.ly/498LQql

·        Will Dubai rents fall in 2026? What tenants and landlords need to know https://bit.ly/4pYuXnV

·        Dubai real estate sector recorded $5.1bn of transactions last week, including $31m Palm Jumeirah apartment https://bit.ly/4ji0COJ

·        Dubai RTA number plate auction hits record $30m as BB12 sells for $2.6m https://bit.ly/4q7fkeg

·        Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 attracts $62tn in assets and 35,000 global leaders https://bit.ly/3YQpDai

·        UAE powers space ambitions with lunar gateway deal and new satellite launches https://bit.ly/45oVwdN

·        Boucheron and Al Tayer Group unite to shape the next chapter of luxury in the UAE https://bit.ly/4jgGJaZ

·        Pierre Hermé on breaking pastry rules – and rewriting them in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4pcTHrr

·        Luxe signs up Aquapile Contracting for $626mln Al Marjan Island project https://bit.ly/3N6rxkt

·        New UAE sugar tax: Sweet drinks need certificates or face higher tax https://bit.ly/49gXI8q

·        UAE-India flights: Air India Express sale offers international tickets from Dh240 https://bit.ly/4jj43ot

·        Jobs in UAE: GCAA's first career fair will see Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia, Etihad, airports, Airbus hiring https://bit.ly/4aCNKAA

·        EDS announces the official launch of OutdoorAdvertisingUAE.com — a comprehensive platform for outdoor advertising across all seven Emirates https://bit.ly/49eU2Uq

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi unemployment falls to 7.5% in Q3 2025 as female participation rises https://bit.ly/4pkjs9k

·        Riyadh unveils $2.1bn road expansion with six major projects https://bit.ly/49gMvVt

·        Saudi finance ministry’s stake in Binladin Group to rise above 86% – report https://bit.ly/49e63th

·        Saudi Arabia opens consultation on new space sector regulations https://bit.ly/48YvaSb

·        Saudi Arabia rolls out new road technology to boost traffic safety https://bit.ly/48ZJM3N

·        Hotelier Saudi Awards 2026: Regular tickets now on sale https://bit.ly/4qw0hKP

·        Caterer Saudi Awards 2026: Regular tickets now on sale https://bit.ly/4pfNhI0

·        Maaden, Hancock to set up $5mln JV to boost mineral exploration in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4saatKu

·        Saudi Mufeed Company secures $4.66mln Shariah-compliant financing from Saudi Awwal Bank https://bit.ly/3MYXKu3

·        Saudi Arabia set to lead $500bn wave of GCC debt maturities: Kamco Invest https://bit.ly/3YOYR21

·        LuLu KSA to end 2025 with Grand Midnight Mega Offers https://bit.ly/4pYvVk3

Qatar

·        Non-hydrocarbon sector drives Qatar’s 2.9% growth in Q3 https://bit.ly/4pVSl5x

·        Qatar’s GDP growth forecast to rise to 3.2% in 2026 lifted by non-hydrocarbon sector https://bit.ly/4sjEWG8

·        QNB Group enhances brand with new sonic sound identity https://bit.ly/3Lj7j6F

·        Barwa real estate signs two refinancing agreements worth 557 Mln USD https://bit.ly/4jfDK2e

Kuwait

·        Kuwaiti developer Mabanee inks $341mln Islamic facility agreement https://bit.ly/3N6rvZT

·        NBK holds session for KNPC, KIPIC employees on fraud prevention, cybersecurity awareness https://bit.ly/4saaUo6

·        DGCA chief and UK ambassador discuss aviation cooperation https://bit.ly/49tBvVT

Oman

·        Oman opens marble mining investment sites in North A’Sharqiyah https://bit.ly/4q7flPm

·        Oman rolls out SME growth plan for 2026–2030 https://bit.ly/3YhiP5n

·        Petrojet snaps up $273mln EPC contract for Oman gas pipeline https://bit.ly/4qBrJH7

·        Oman hotels see record revenue growth as occupancy and travel rise https://bit.ly/4aVtAlB

·        Proposal addressed to establish integrated industrial complex between Oman, China https://bit.ly/49e6Quf

Bahrain

·        Mumtalakat-backed Silah Gulf opens IPO; plans to raise $7.7mln https://bit.ly/4qtAy5z

·        Bahrain targets revenue boost with fuel hikes, tariffs and corporate tax plan https://bit.ly/3N2Z0wb

·        Al Salam Bank wins prestigious global award in financial sector https://bit.ly/4jevEHa

·        NBB honoured for excellence in treasury payment processing https://bit.ly/4aEg5GM

Egypt

·        Egypt’s apparel exports exceed $3bn for first time https://bit.ly/3YhnyEg

·        ICT Minister says Egypt targets production of 15 million mobile phones in 2026 https://bit.ly/4qzObjW

·        UAE, Egypt move to finalise comprehensive economic partnership agreement negotiations https://bit.ly/4pf5bL6

·        Egypt accelerates localisation of advanced manufacturing technologies https://bit.ly/4pf7aik

·        Egypt-Sudan trade exchange hits $1.15bn in 2024 https://bit.ly/4pSYqja

·        Egypt, Lebanon sign deal to supply natural gas to Deir Ammar power plant https://bit.ly/4qw18v1

Middle East (Regional)

·        REFY’s Jess Hunt on the power of pared-back beauty as the brand debuts in the Middle East https://bit.ly/49av5cU

·        The hidden costs quietly eating into hotel and restaurant margins https://bit.ly/49d0vPU

·        Where new cars are cheapest in the Gulf and where they cost the most https://bit.ly/4ph5Wn2