UAE
· UAE President gifts commemorative photo album to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marking 20 years of leadership and service to UAE https://bit.ly/45VURAL
· UAE economy set to surge as World Bank forecasts 5 percent growth for 2026, 5.1 percent in 2027 https://bit.ly/4qMgwUa
· 68 percent of UAE consumers become non-cash users as mobile payments dominate, says Visa https://bit.ly/4qNMsHE
· NMDC and CCC launch UAE onshore EPC venture https://bit.ly/49RCuiR
· UAE updates Commercial Companies Law to boost flexibility, investment and business growth https://bit.ly/4b1myeX
· DEWA makes significant progress in #CleanEnergy transition, adding 1,000MW in 2025 https://bit.ly/3LvfMUw
· e& enterprise and Sergas team up to bring smarter, safer energy operations to life https://bit.ly/4nzeDZ0
· UAE, Mozambique review expanding trade, investment ties https://bit.ly/4bjpTq3
· MoEI assessing technologies to boost energy efficiency in hyperscale data centres: Sharif Al Olama https://bit.ly/3NlCr6k
· Dubai Chamber of Commerce records highest-ever annual member exports of AED356.5 billion in 2025, up 15.1% https://bit.ly/3Ziwbi4
· Empower reinforces partnership with UNEP through strategic meeting with Cool Coalition team at ADSW https://bit.ly/49IjIJB
· UAE’s current installed renewable energy capacity exceeds 7.7 gigawatts: Minister of Energy and Infrastructure https://bit.ly/4pLvR6t
· CBUAE, Bank of Finland strength partnership in financial stability, fintech https://bit.ly/3ZjqMY5
· Where Central Hotels & Resorts plans to boost its presence in 2026 https://bit.ly/4pYYbm9
· SteelFab 2026 launches Middle East’s first AI-powered digital twin for exhibitions https://bit.ly/4a0AXWP
· BEEAH, Masdar to jointly develop utility-scale solar projects in Sharjah https://bit.ly/4bx6Fgn
· Expo Centre Sharjah, Germany’s Messe Essen discuss strengthening strategic partnership https://bit.ly/4jGtO1W
· ACRES 2026 opens next Wednesday with 120 exhibitors https://bit.ly/4jEilA1
· Ministry of Climate Change & Environment launches UAE Adaptation Financing Capacity Assessment https://bit.ly/4qxfX0H
· IHC, US Development Finance Corporation forge landmark collaboration to mobilise global capital across strategic sectors https://bit.ly/49BN10p
· UAE launches automatic degree recognition for graduates of 34 universities https://bit.ly/3Nm7Oxx
· Fuse Holding to open new Korean concept in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4qUc2Le
· 15 bakeries in Dubai for coffee, pastries and mid-week treats https://bit.ly/4sFYzs3
· How Barbossa’s bar manager crafts cocktails that linger https://bit.ly/45bu7Mm
· Sharjah's Palace Residences Al Mamsha launches, redefining urban living https://bit.ly/3LBSmN1
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Industry Minister inaugurates Future Minerals Forum, announces $280 million exploration spending surge and new infrastructure initiatives https://bit.ly/4qTrZkG
· Arabian Drilling extends Aramco rig contracts https://bit.ly/3Ne6RY6
· Saudi Arabia to nearly double mining investment to $24.5bn by 2030 https://bit.ly/4qjywVX
· Saudi Public Investment Fund plans to spin off mining firm Manara https://bit.ly/45OuxIH
· Saudi SISCO Holding acquires 51% stake in PSS https://bit.ly/4qY6QWQ
· Saudi Arabia signs mining cooperation MoUs with Chile, Canada, and Brazil https://bit.ly/4qU81WX
· PIF and Red Sea Aluminium Holdings sign initial terms to develop an advanced integrated aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/49RD2oV
· ITFC tops the global rankings in Islamic crowdfunding deals for 2025 https://bit.ly/4qolOpd
· The role of green hydrogen in the renewable energy mix https://bit.ly/4qolQgP
· Maaden adds more than 7 million ounces of new gold resources through discovery and resource development, accelerating ambitious growth pipelines https://bit.ly/4sWiEL0
· Saudi SFDA issues SAR1.7mn in fines for violations of drug tracking system https://bit.ly/3NMtbbe
· What it takes to build a marketing leadership career in Saudi hospitality https://bit.ly/49AItHw
Qatar
· Follow-Up Committee of Qatari-Saudi Business Council holds 1st meeting https://bit.ly/4jK9yN8
· QIB net profit grows 5% to QR4.83bn in 2025 https://bit.ly/4jK9zka
· Qatar Chamber hosts ‘4th Private Sector Social Responsibility Conference’ https://bit.ly/4byUorS
· Justice Minister issues decision regulating off-plan sales procedures https://bit.ly/4jMwmfk
· Qatar registers two-fold jump in gas sector contracts reaching $12.3bn in 2025 https://bit.ly/4bylLCk
Oman
· Oman, Italy issue joint communique https://bit.ly/3NKlqCI
· Major road projects set to be opened across Oman in 2026 https://bit.ly/4pJIsam
· Food factory opens in Khazaen Economic City worth OMR25 million investment https://bit.ly/4qY7Yty
Kuwait
· LOT – The Value Shop expands Its presence in Kuwait with second outlet in Salmiya https://bit.ly/49EhhHO
· Zain Great Idea takes 11 regional tech startups to Silicon Valley https://bit.ly/3YAeH0z
· Kuwait, Senegal reaffirm ties https://bit.ly/4qV7gx8
· Central Bank clears banks to resume prize draws under strict new governance controls https://bit.ly/3YHVSbP
· KASCO opens door to Kuwaiti farmers in push to boost local produce, food security https://bit.ly/4qV7lRs
Bahrain
· State-of-the-art IGNIS heat pump dryer launched https://bit.ly/4sF7ZUz
· BxT Trading unveiled to boost energy sector https://bit.ly/49q5Wwo
Egypt
· World Bank forecasts Egypt’s economy to grow 4.8% in 2026/2027 https://bit.ly/45bighm
· Egypt’s cabinet approves state land disposal rules, expands AI council mandate https://bit.ly/4b6fii5
· Public Enterprises, Awqaf ministers discuss boosting cooperation to enhance asset utilisation https://bit.ly/49ECVvN
· Housing Minister meets Saint-Gobain to explore cooperation in sustainable building solutions https://bit.ly/49yeno0
· Egypt, Kazakhstan discuss pharmaceutical technology transfer, health cooperation https://bit.ly/4pJtxg5
· GM, Al-Mansour introduce Captiva EV, Spark EUV to Egypt’s electric vehicle market https://bit.ly/4pI3y98
· Egypt ready to receive mining investments: Petroleum Minister https://bit.ly/3YJMTXA
· Investment Minister discusses Scatec’s plans to expand investments in Egypt https://bit.ly/3NrziSf
Middle East (Regional)
· GCC region poised for active IPO market in 2026 with 73 listings in the pipeline https://bit.ly/3NmSIaX