UAE
· Top 10 revealed: Abu Dhabi, Dubai emerge as world’s safest havens for solo travelers in 2025 https://bit.ly/3LDxR2y
· Etihad Rail announces 7 new stations ahead of phased 2026 launch https://bit.ly/3LhBACV
· Dubai Chambers to hold Dubai Business Forum – China in May to spotlight key D33 investment opportunities https://bit.ly/3Z4ZEfo
· Abu Dhabi achieves key milestones on path to becoming world’s first AI-native government by 2027 https://bit.ly/3LDZdWn
· Joby advances air taxi readiness with pilot training milestone and major US manufacturing expansion https://bit.ly/49eH5eS
· Dubai Airports CEO appointed to lead global Sustainable Aviation Fuel initiative https://bit.ly/49KH0zE
· Dubai real estate holds firm in 2025 as prices, rents and ROI climb: top areas revealed https://bit.ly/3NCxBBq
· Smile, you’re on trashcam: Dubai pilots AI smart system to monitor waste violations https://bit.ly/451DJJy
· Emirates warns passengers as UK to enforce mandatory ETA travel rule from February 2026 https://bit.ly/451OED9
· Mona Kattan: “Being a CEO is not glamorous – it’s tough” https://bit.ly/4sC9FhW
· Dubai-born Rove Hotels eyes Saudi, Oman, Egypt growth as lifestyle hospitality gains ground https://bit.ly/3YQ2EMR
· Abu Dhabi’s Ethmar, Guggenheim Brothers partner to launch multi-million dollar media fund https://bit.ly/3YwrWiH
· Abu Dhabi Police signs MoU for AI-powered autonomous vehicles https://bit.ly/4qNNyDt
· Mark Kirby on leading One&Only into its next era https://bit.ly/49QXtRV
· One Life lands at Culinara with skyline views and a bigger vision https://bit.ly/4sw5Qe1
· Small rooms, real impact: Why scale isn’t the only way to win in Dubai’s F&B scene https://bit.ly/49LT9UU
· Sharjah to introduce escrow accounts in January; what it means for property buyers https://bit.ly/4jxqOVz
· DP World partners with Team Aker Dæhlie as official logistics partner https://bit.ly/4pwe2rY
· Dubai Customs explores prospects for future logistics operations with DHL https://bit.ly/4juaWTS
Saudi Arabia
· NA President urges stronger trade ties between Cambodia and Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/49fgazz
· Saudia secures second place globally for on-time arrival performance in 2025 with 86.53 percent rate https://bit.ly/3LDy1aa
· Saudi Arabia issues 123,000 new business licences in Q4 2025 as commercial activity accelerates https://bit.ly/3NCxLc0
· Riyadh plans major transport upgrades to improve access to Qiddiya https://bit.ly/3Lsl9DF
· NEOM Green Hydrogen Project Reaches 90% Completion https://bit.ly/4qOdy1u
· How experience-led hospitality is guiding AlUla’s growth https://bit.ly/4jyDeNc
· SABIC to sell its Europe BV shares to AEQUITA, ETP business to Mutares https://bit.ly/44ZnzAy
· Saudia adds Kozhikode to its network with 8 weekly flights in each direction https://bit.ly/4prHD5X
· Saudi tourism employment surpasses 1m as hospitality sector expands https://bit.ly/4aRPnKL
· Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index rises 2.2%: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4q7gDJW
· Saudia secures 2nd place worldwide for punctual flights in 2025 https://bit.ly/4jtLhuq
· Riyadh Cement Co. to fully switch to natural gas by 2027: CEO https://bit.ly/49Mnlza
· From barrels to bytes: How AI is powering Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation https://bit.ly/4qbbUqx
· Red Sea Global and Bunat VC to launch AI venture fund powering Saudi Arabia’s innovation ecosystem https://bit.ly/4qnH527
Qatar
· Qatar’s trade balance posts surplus of $3.42 billion in November 2025 https://bit.ly/4qKAAX1
· Qatar Central Bank’s foreign reserves rise 2.65 percent to $71.74 billion in December https://bit.ly/4prGjjv
· Lebanon to sign gas exploration deal on Friday, cabinet says https://bit.ly/4aQd863
· Qatar Chamber, QCPA sign MoU to strengthen co-operation https://bit.ly/4sooxQG
· Sweeping investment law reform unveiled https://bit.ly/4jutxiC
· UDC brings Qanat Quartier to Life with Italian evenings at The Pearl Island https://bit.ly/4qOefYE
Kuwait
· Embassy of France holds Franco-Kuwaiti business networking session on sports https://bit.ly/3YvTvJ6
· NBK warns against fake investment ads on social media https://bit.ly/455KmdP
· How Kuwait’s exchange networks shaped the lives of migrant workers https://bit.ly/4qgGG1w
· Kuwait, Leonardo discuss joint work in defence sector https://bit.ly/4558bTb
· Kuwait unveils AI-powered platform to speed up response to cybercrimes https://bit.ly/3YzP6EW
· KOC awards $677m contracts to strengthen upstream oil and gas operations https://bit.ly/4sys7aS
· Kuwait’s trade surplus drops 22.2 percent to 1.17 billion dinars in 7 months https://bit.ly/49g7wkc
· Kuwait outperforms most GCC markets amid reforms push and positive corporate earnings – Markaz http://infoblaze.com/news/details/116145
Oman
· Oman surges 94 spots higher in global environmental performance index ranking https://bit.ly/4aLfH9n
· Hilton takes over management of three Barr Al Jissah hotels https://bit.ly/4brkUmV
· Oman issues health alert over recalled Nestlé Baby Milk products https://bit.ly/4aMxxsD
· MoU signed to enhance digital transformation projects in Oman https://bit.ly/4prI9Rr
Bahrain
· Bahrain ranks first in Gulf and Arab world for women’s leadership opportunities in GTCI 2025 index https://bit.ly/4swNE3I
· Silah Gulf’s BD2.9 million IPO to fuel regional inorganic growth plans https://bit.ly/456zfl0
· NBB receives Deutsche Bank Client Excellence Award at Sibos 2025 https://bit.ly/3L4nox6
Egypt
· Egypt expects remaining $4.66bln in EU financial package by 2027 https://bit.ly/3Z50g4G
· International Consultant Mohamed El-Lethey Proposes 9 Comprehensive Strategies for Egypt to Navigate EU CBAM and Boost Export Competitiveness in 2026 https://bit.ly/3YyKij9
· Egypt, Cyprus discuss ways to link Cypriot gas fields to Egyptian infrastructure, facilities https://bit.ly/3NAsC4g
· IDSC reviews opportunities of building int’l semiconductor hub in Africa https://bit.ly/3Ys8R1c
Middle East (Regional)
· GCC remains hub for sukuk as global market tops $1trn – report https://bit.ly/4qnFKbB
· Sonatrach and GNPC Sign Strategic R&D Partnership to Boost African Oil and Gas Innovation https://bit.ly/3N82JsB
