2026-01-05

UAE

·        UAE leaders praise Sheikh Mohammed’s visionary leadership on 20th anniversary of Accession Day https://bit.ly/4q8c5TL

·        UAE President directs launch of Community-Managed Virtual Authority as Year of Community concludes https://bit.ly/3YSM52C

·        Viral Dubai chocolate brand FIX drops 2 new flavours with exclusive Careem delivery https://bit.ly/4srlQ0H

·        ADNOC Drilling Expands Regional Footprint with 70% Acquisition of SLB Land Rigs in Kuwait, Oman https://bit.ly/4srlWFB

·        The beverage brands powering hospitality across the UAE

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·        UAE aviation sector stands as key pillar of national economy with growing global presence https://bit.ly/49lKkzE

·        RTA completes 60% of Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project https://bit.ly/4prs3XQ

·        Have some home buyers been priced out of Dubai property market? https://bit.ly/3YW33wZ

·        Why energy, transport and tech are reshaping UAE property demand in 2026 https://bit.ly/3YlhaMj

·        25th Dubai Airport Show takes off on May 12, to draw over 150 exhibitors https://bit.ly/3N2Iv3n

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia closes ninth licensing round, awarding 172 mining sites https://bit.ly/49rmeUr

·        ZATCA extends tax penalty waivers for six months to support Saudi taxpayers until June 2026 https://bit.ly/49jVTaK

Saudi Arabia cont’d…

·        Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport begins construction of third runway https://bit.ly/3NdugbT

·        DoubleTree by Hilton Madinah Gate opens in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/49nSCr6

·        Saudi Arabia’s venture scene goes global https://bit.ly/49rmR0f

·        Innovative fintech reimagining Saudi banking, experts say https://bit.ly/3LbohUz

·        King Abdulaziz Airport among world’s busiest after record-breaking 2025 https://bit.ly/3N0JDEJ

·        Hexagon data center launched in Riyadh with 480-MW capacity propelling Saudi Arabia into the global data race https://bit.ly/4pm7T1e

Qatar

·        Dynamic year-round events drive Qatar to welcome 5.1 million tourists in 2025 https://bit.ly/49nel2f

·        Egypt, Qatar sign deal to boost LNG sales and import cooperation, Egypt says https://bit.ly/3YTMFNx

·        Qatar: Ports activity accelerates with 64% rise in cargo movement https://bit.ly/4qFGBnL

·        MoCI signs co-operation agreement with Doha Bank https://bit.ly/49536wu

·        QDB records exceptional year in empowering Qatar's private sector https://bit.ly/3YUSlqv

·        QNB and Mastercard expand payment services in Syria https://bit.ly/3YoLHss

·        ‘Qatar indispensable bridge, linking ME with Europe, West’ https://bit.ly/3MXfXZ8

·        Qatar-Greece energy co-operation set to deepen in 2026 https://bit.ly/4pm4yPW

Kuwait

·        Kuwait Geopark to open to visitors on January 7 https://bit.ly/4aIWYeH

·        Kuwait launches GCC customs link amid inspections https://bit.ly/49nQjEm

·        Historic souqs, malls among 23 Kuwait projects set for revamp https://bit.ly/49jWKIu

·        Kuwait prepares for expanded offshore oil production https://bit.ly/49kQP65

·        Kuwait examines shift from cash to bank guarantees for brokerage firms and custodians https://bit.ly/44XRmtj

·        Ministry rebuts social media allegations, affirms Al-Huwailah’s full authority https://bit.ly/3N5ObcP

·        KISR charts new roadmap for sustainable roads with 14 strategic recommendations https://bit.ly/4pqE8g6

Oman

·        Oman launches $29.77 billion budget, sets sight on 4 percent GDP growth https://bit.ly/3L2vQgh

·        Aviation sector contributes $1.8 billion to Oman’s GDP as tourism drives $710 million impact and 18,000 jobs https://bit.ly/49JBSuD

Bahrain

·        Bahrain Bourse records fifth consecutive year of growth https://bit.ly/4qGJrcg

Egypt

·        Algeria’s Condor enters Egyptian market, plans local manufacturing https://bit.ly/45oLysU

·        Universal Health Insurance approves key governance, financial, and technical measures https://bit.ly/498K2xm

·        Al Ahly Pharos advises on EGP 3.52bn Tasaheel securitization deal https://bit.ly/4aIXgCj

·        Maximising industrial asset utilisation central to Public Enterprises strategy: Minister https://bit.ly/3L2x5fr

·        Finance ministry launches magazine highlighting Egypt fiscal reforms, economic growth https://bit.ly/3YkVUWX

·        Egypt records lowest trade deficit in a decade in January–October 2025 https://bit.ly/4qcHAMn

Middle East (Regional)

·        Reliability lifts Middle East airlines in global rankings https://bit.ly/4pmdrZK

·        8 aviation projects that will redefine the industry in the Middle East in 2026 https://bit.ly/4pmWIFC

·        Libyan United Airlines set to emerge as national carrier https://bit.ly/3YWLBsg

·        Why Air-to-Ground is reshaping aviation networks across the META region https://bit.ly/4q0ClPP

·        Opec+ opts for caution as US takeover of Venezuela oil adds supply risks https://bit.ly/3Z0VLbe

·        GCC Customs launch electronic data linkage as part of integration drive https://bit.ly/49FNz6w

·        Exhibitions and events sector drives Middle East’s new era of growth https://bit.ly/3N2IE6V