UAE
· Dubai real estate: Robust demand, population growth and influx of HNWIs fuel price growth in 2025 https://bit.ly/45GiNbc
· RTA launches Al Ruwayyah Yard Project to enhance Dubai’s tourism appeal https://bit.ly/4qwENNG
· DAE among top five global lessors following 35 percent fleet growth in 2025 https://bit.ly/497jlcr
· UAE aviation sector’s global presence grows as contribution to GDP hits 18 percent https://bit.ly/4snChLL
· Georgia tightens entry rules for UAE travellers in 2026 https://bit.ly/4q1VAsc
· UAE invests nearly $300bn in people, healthcare and growth under Sheikh Mohammed https://bit.ly/3YZW1aw
· DIFC strengthens family wealth with new Strategic Advisory Committee https://bit.ly/45CyeRG
· UAE takes over the Presidency of MENA Financial Action Task Force https://bit.ly/4q4AYzv
· Dubai Design District to add canal-front homes in massive Meraas masterplan expansion https://bit.ly/45tdFXS
· Dubai Aerospace Enterprise closes $2bn acquisition as fleet growth lifts it into top five global lessors https://bit.ly/3L128Z5
· Dubai to host PropTech Connect Middle East as Land Department drives real estate innovation https://bit.ly/3YqkhCx
· A curated guide to spending January in the UAE https://bit.ly/49pmp2o
· Running the hotel like a runway: A day with SO/ Uptown Dubai’s GM https://bit.ly/49pmuDe
· Indian expats in UAE: Watch out for these new ATM rules from March https://bit.ly/3YmDuoK
· Pluto Group honoured as Most Promising Travel Company of the Year 2025 https://bit.ly/4qEFRz5
· Dubai yachts get sustainable biofuel option at Marina and Creek marinas https://bit.ly/4sqKxul
· Emirates SkyCargo outlines growth roadmap for 2026 https://bit.ly/3N81hGz
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi venture capital market posts record-breaking 254 deals, $1.66 billion investment value in 2025 https://bit.ly/4qr5gNn
· Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector concludes 2025 on a positive note as job creation remains strong: PMI https://bit.ly/4prWZY3
· Saudi Global Ports unveils $933m expansion to challenge UAE transshipment dominance https://bit.ly/4qbDCUi
· Saudi investment hits 32% of GDP, non-oil fixed capital reaches 40%, minister says https://bit.ly/4jsqA1Z
· Riyadh sees 24% decrease in infrastructure project duration in 2025 https://bit.ly/3L205UF
· Saudi Arabia to get AI-focused venture fund backed by Red Sea Global https://bit.ly/3LtlqX4
· Saudi firms ordered to localise 70% of procurement roles https://bit.ly/45jj6sD
· Saudi Aramco to launch 98-octane fuel for performance cars https://bit.ly/3YmntPH
Qatar
· New licensing system cuts costs for Qatar’s private schools https://bit.ly/3LlGPkQ
· Qatar Airways lands inaugural flight in Hail, Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4qKGc3z
· Qatar to supply Egypt with up to 24 LNG shipments to meet 2026 summer demand https://bit.ly/4pm7Gv1
· Collaboration between academia and government seen as key to Qatar’s innovation https://bit.ly/3Lm01z4
Kuwait
· Kuwait reforms real estate, tax and economic laws to boost investment https://bit.ly/4q5JpdP
· Legal overhaul could reshape Kuwait’s business climate: Experts https://bit.ly/4plMqWj
· First female police pilot sent to study aviation in Greece https://bit.ly/4plMIfR
· Official explains key residency rules for expats in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4ptmPLj
· Energy drink curbs hit baqalas, juice shops, alter habits https://bit.ly/4q2ElHj
· December sees surge in government projects as Tenders Authority issues 215 contracts https://bit.ly/451gK1k
· Kuwaiti travel in 2025: Stable numbers, new destinations, and a shift back to agencies https://bit.ly/4srRpYd
· Health insurance fees go fully digital as Kuwait clarifies domestic worker exemptions https://bit.ly/4jvjolU
Oman
· Sohar Investment Forum unveils $780.24m pipeline of new opportunities https://bit.ly/4pp06zM
· Oman banking sector sees loan, liquidity growth as rates ease https://bit.ly/4smhhEV
· Oman’s MSX sees largest growth among GCC equity markets in 2025: Kamco Invest https://bit.ly/3YZXttu
Bahrain
· Bahrain posts 4% real GDP growth in Q3, says report https://bit.ly/4jpzrlj
· Role of businessmen’s association commended https://bit.ly/45jleAD
· Bahrain’s GDP grows by 4pc in Q3 https://bit.ly/49FvwgO
Egypt
· Egypt clears $50m in gas sector payments to back upstream investment https://bit.ly/3Lrx6tg
· Egypt signs MoU to supply Syria with gas, ministry says https://bit.ly/3YWWhXN
· Housing Minister reviews progress at alternative site for Samla, Alam Al-Roum https://bit.ly/4jrEAcg
· African World Heritage Fund registers four new sites as Egypt hosts board meetings https://bit.ly/4jsBpBm
· Egypt’s Health Ministry, Philips to study local manufacturing of CT scan machines https://bit.ly/49pXImI
· FRA launches first register for tech-based risk assessment firms in non-banking finance https://bit.ly/49jrr0l
· Industry Ministry rolls out incentive package to expand cold-rolled, coated steel production https://bit.ly/4pwat53
· Real GDP growth projected to reach 6.2% by FY 2029/30: Finance Ministry https://bit.ly/4qadjhj
· Egypt’s FRA launches first digital payment network for non-banking financial sector https://bit.ly/49FrQvo
· Egypt identifies 80 measures to overhaul startup environment and boost investment https://bit.ly/4qFScDs
· Egypt’s public business sector revenues rise 20%, exports up 27% in FY24/25 https://bit.ly/4jqVisp
· Robust FX inflows, reforms to boost Egypt economy in 2026: Standard Chartered https://bit.ly/49o77eu
Middle East (Regional)
· Valu to launch operations in Jordan after receiving central bank’s final approval https://bit.ly/4bm0WtL
· UAE and Saudi Arabia power MENA consumer goods growth as market heads towards $650bn https://bit.ly/3NumtGK
· Why your guest’s journey now starts long before check-in https://bit.ly/3LcioXb
· Duncan O’Rourke on Accor’s long-term regional strategy https://bit.ly/4bh1r8r
· Goldman Sachs launches secondaries advisory franchise in EMEA region, memo shows https://bit.ly/4jvNcPl
