2026-01-13

UAE

·        Ras Al Khaimah property market records strong growth https://bit.ly/4sEguPK

·        Dubai’s real estate market records new historic milestone with transactions exceeding AED917 billion in 2025 https://bit.ly/3LcgGoP

·        Abu Dhabi real estate market closes 2025 with $44.6 billion in sales, record transaction volumes https://bit.ly/3NjGxvw

·        UAE bank assets surge 0.8 percent surpassing $1.43 trillion by November 2025 https://bit.ly/45bIW1r

·        Sharjah to build new $136m exhibition and convention centre https://bit.ly/3Ng1309

·        Dubai crypto rules updated as DFSA reforms token regime at DIFC https://bit.ly/4aSrnHt

·        Drake & Scull to collaborate with Prestige One on various projects https://bit.ly/3YCyRXG

·        World’s largest solar plants anchor UAE’s rising renewable energy influence https://bit.ly/3YEcFfT

·        Abu Dhabi’s AGSI reportedly mulling takeover of Speciality Steels UK https://bit.ly/49Pqw9o

·        UAE jobs: 72% employees plan to look for a new job in 2026 amid rising AI uncertainty https://bit.ly/4qmHOke

·        UAE's FAB teams up with T Rowe Price to expand investment services https://bit.ly/49iWVVL

·        UAE opens one of the world’s largest ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hubs https://bit.ly/4jAt2nc

·        Trump’s clash with the Fed rattles markets. What UAE investors should watch next https://bit.ly/49iWVVL

·        Haute living in Dubai, inspired by the art of Jacob & Co. and crafted by AMIS GPD Development https://bit.ly/4jFzGIT

·        HSBC launches onshore asset management business in UAE, debuts 10 local funds https://bit.ly/4pGTltx

·        Abu Dhabi hosts fourth UAE–France High-Level Business Council plenary meeting https://bit.ly/4pELGvL

·        DEWA hits major clean energy milestone with 1000MW boost https://bit.ly/3ZfEY4l

·        Etihad Airways records strongest passenger year on record in 2025 https://bit.ly/49jctsv

·        ITP Media Group reveals Home Made, featuring 50+ recipes from top UAE chefs https://bit.ly/4sV1y07

·        “Have the hard conversations early”: 7 lessons from a decade in cake https://bit.ly/4qPErlu

·        Sharjah rolls out digital justice platform to speed up court services https://bit.ly/4pv2zJ3

Saudi Arabia

·        China, UAE drive Saudi trade volume to second yearly high as Kingdom surpasses $49 billion https://bit.ly/3YyOpfd

·        Saudi Arabia, Japan sign 12 agreements in key sectors during Ministerial Investment Forum https://bit.ly/4pDCacf

·        Which leaders are steering Saudi hospitality through its next phase? https://bit.ly/4jIT9bU

·        Saudi Arabia job market set for high mobility in 2026 as 73 per cent plan move https://bit.ly/4qheQSx

·        Riyadh Metro Red Line to extend 8.4km to Diriyah Gate with five new stations https://bit.ly/4bC8ZCO

·        Dar Global unveils $1bn Trump Plaza Jeddah in Saudi luxury real estate push https://bit.ly/4jGkpYz

·        Saudi Arabia logs over 224m delivery and ride-hailing transactions in Q4 2025 https://bit.ly/4aW5mHR

·        Saudi Space Agency signs Japan partnership on peaceful space use https://bit.ly/3Zb6xfc

·        Saudi tourism sector creates over one million jobs by August 2025: Al Khateeb https://bit.ly/49uzjw8

·        Saudi Arabia tops Middle East venture capital market with $1.7bn haul and record deal flow https://bit.ly/4jEGxm2

·        Eric Trump says Saudi Arabia’s stock market reforms will attract billions of dollars https://bit.ly/49kcMn5

Qatar

·        Qatar, US sign Pax Silica Declaration to strengthen cooperation https://bit.ly/49kyqaO

·        Qatar ranked among top five investors in Kazakhstan https://bit.ly/4pxGQjF

Oman

·        Oman overhauls social welfare rules under royal directives https://bit.ly/4qOBaD1

·        Oman’s logistics industry growth fueled by $8.8bn investment, official figures show https://bit.ly/4jAdD6o

·        Communications, IT sector attracts OMR1.2bn investments https://bit.ly/49kOTvC

·        Muscat Metro details to be announced soon https://bit.ly/4jDkT1v

·        Integration of AI in RAM’s programmes, value chain reviewed https://bit.ly/3LdawEZ

Kuwait

·        Zain Kuwait recognized with ‘Best Private Sector PR Team’ award https://bit.ly/4pCn0UC

·        TEC signs contract with Arkan Kuwait to develop Swimming Pool Complex https://bit.ly/4qnkqTJ

·        NBK maintained massive efforts to enhance financial literacy in Kuwait throughout 2025 https://bit.ly/4qUvzeA

·        Boursa Kuwait holds awareness sessions on IFRS developments and new DMTT law https://bit.ly/4sSsJIX

·        Electricity Ministry aims to complete smart meter project by end of 2026 https://bit.ly/49hNtC2

Bahrain

·        New Bahrain guidelines target gender balance in government workplaces https://bit.ly/4qWBYpH

·        ONE App ties up with Solidarity Bahrain for BNPL service https://bit.ly/4pHQDnv

·        KFH announces launch of Family Takaful products https://bit.ly/3NFWk7Y

·        SGB joins JPM network to expand dollar clearing https://bit.ly/3NaBxcN

·        ABC Labs honoured for pioneering initiatives in financial innovation https://bit.ly/3LAoqRr

Egypt

·        Financing a sustainable future: How EFG Holding is driving ESG integration and impact across the region https://bit.ly/45uqZeT

·        Horizon Egypt Developments completes land acquisition for SA’ADA project in New Cairo https://bit.ly/4pAAm3w

·        Egypt allocates EGP 3.1m to support irregular workers: Labour Minister https://bit.ly/49B3nGE

·        Egypt explores partnership with Ortho House to advance orthopaedic, robotic surgery https://bit.ly/3LK5JLh

Middle East (Regional)

·        MENA startup funding ends 2025 with $171.5 million raised in December https://bit.ly/4sDPK20

·        Saudia and Qatar Airways among top punctual airlines globally for 2025: Full list revealed https://bit.ly/4rb1p75

·        Middle East on track for $100bn annual investment by 2026 across energy, healthcare and digital sectors https://bit.ly/3Nr3b57

·        Analysts upbeat on UAE banking outlook, raise liquidity concerns over Saudi https://bit.ly/455szUb