UAE
· Sheikh Mohammed launches $3.5 billion expansion at Dubai Silicon Oasis to add $28 billion to UAE GDP by 2036 https://bit.ly/4quBlUi
· Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme helps over 2,000 residents become homeowners in 6 months since launch https://bit.ly/4jUY9tL
· EDGE secures landmark UAE Ministry of Defence order for 168 unmanned helicopters https://bit.ly/4sWg2g6
· UAE parks evolve into major SME and tourism investment hubs https://bit.ly/49Epeyc
· DP World unveils Dubai Food District to create one of world’s largest food trade hubs https://bit.ly/4jVqkJ5
· Dubai supports 1,690 digital startups in 2025 as Chamber reports 39.7 per cent growth https://bit.ly/4rbiOfH
· Masdar and Octopus sign MoU to transform clean energy systems in UK and Africa https://bit.ly/4pSO7e2
· Mercedes-Benz AG, Titan Lithium sign long-term strategic lithium agreement https://bit.ly/3LWuJ21
· Technology Innovation Institute, WEF announce ‘Abu Dhabi Centre for Frontier Technologies’ at Davos https://bit.ly/4sVI0Ze
· Davos 2026: UAE Government launches first whitepaper on AI-driven regulatory intelligence ecosystem https://bit.ly/45sNYqy
· Davos 2026: Abu Dhabi to host new World Economic Forum center for frontier technologies https://bit.ly/4sTgHP9
· Davos 2026: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed emphasizes the power of trust, credible narratives in boosting global leadership https://bit.ly/3YTmy9D
· Davos 2026: Mubadala CEO appointed first Middle Eastern chair of WEF’s International Business Council https://bit.ly/3ZsZ4by
· Davos 2026: Non-oil sectors contribute more than 50 percent to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, says Al Zaabi https://bit.ly/49HaBZq
· Dubai targets smarter, more sustainable advertising across public spaces https://bit.ly/4sTPtbn
· Arada sales triple to more than $4.63bn as UAE property demand accelerates https://bit.ly/4qvjn40
· 2026 https://bit.ly/4pX6oHn
· Abu Dhabi awards driver training and testing to Yas Driving Academy https://bit.ly/3LUgBGm
· UAE $40bn grocery boom puts spotlight on $327bn regional market at Gulfood
· Dubai’s Gaia reveals plans for its first hotel as Fundamental Hospitality pursues $200 million global expansion https://bit.ly/3YUiQws
· Bayut launches TruEstimate™ rental reports to bring greater transparency to Dubai’s rental market https://bit.ly/4jSCX81
· UAE launches Emirati Work Bundle to boost private sector employment https://bit.ly/49C0K8L
· UAE attracted $45bln FDI in 2025, up 50% https://bit.ly/3NYeQsm
· UAE–India Business Council launches 2026 programme to bolster strategic cooperation https://bit.ly/4pX366Z
· IMF Chief warns AI 'Tsunami' hitting jobs as UAE hosts Davos Dialogue on inclusive growth https://bit.ly/3LuJ5GR
· ASAS Real Estate showcases distinguished portfolio of projects at ACRES 2026 https://bit.ly/4pZs3Pd
· Sharjah Real Estate, Ruwad sign MoU https://bit.ly/3ZqwV4O
· Six Senses set to debut in the UAE this year https://bit.ly/4aabSJZ
· Grand Mercure Business Bay unveils new chapter at a Dubai landmark https://bit.ly/4693gRr
· Taquería El Primo brings Mexico City’s everyday tacos to Al Wasl https://bit.ly/4aaDaA0
Saudi Arabia
· Cultural sips: Saudi mixology finds its voice without spirits https://bit.ly/45rF8cz
· Saudi Arabia opens real estate ownership to non-Saudis under new law https://bit.ly/45MlE2H
· Digital payments dominate Saudi Arabia as cash use continues to decline, Visa says https://bit.ly/4rclPfV
· Riyadh makes full infrastructure delivery mandatory for new housing https://bit.ly/3ZsZMFK
· Saudi suppliers set to play bigger role in New Murabba development https://bit.ly/4a5GvjP
· Vision 2030 projects may drive corporate loans by Saudi banks to $75bln in 2026 https://bit.ly/4pT4s2A
· Saudi construction costs steady as growth holds at 1.1%: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4qDpbbT
· Riyadh Air launches cargo unit as it enters global air freight market https://bit.ly/4sZSHdu
· Saudi exchange leads GCC in foreign net buying in 2025, hits $5.5bn: Kamco Invest https://bit.ly/3LJeUvC
· Kingdom aims to localize 340k jobs with new phase of ‘Nitaqat’ Saudization program https://bit.ly/3YTRUgs
· Bancara: The financial institution redefining what it means to live wealth https://bit.ly/3Nsr9gF
· Arabian Heritage Motors debuts world’s largest EXEED showroom in Riyadh https://bit.ly/49N8seP
Qatar
· Qatar welcomes 5.1 million visitors in 2025 as major international events continue to drive tourism growth https://bit.ly/4a74JtY
· Foreign funds lift QSE 120 points; M-cap adds QR7.2bn https://bit.ly/49QZ9e6
· Asian countries seen as primary destination of Qatar LNG exports https://bit.ly/4bfkf8a
· QCB governor meets founder of Luma Group at WEF in Davos https://bit.ly/3LGFWUn
· QFMA, QSE showcase development of Qatar’s capital markets at Davos https://bit.ly/3YUQUbK
· Aqarat addresses real estate sector challenges with developers https://bit.ly/4q02YUd
Kuwait
· Kuwait Airways launches new summer 2026 destinations with 15 per cent economy discount https://bit.ly/45nnpDg
· LuLu Group plans to boost investment by KD 100m in Kuwait https://bit.ly/3LYZ3Jm
· NBK calls customers to verify banknotes before accepting them https://bit.ly/45pI6ye
· CAPT approves 1 billion dinars wastewater plant project in New Kabd https://bit.ly/3NzdkNk
· MOH issues unified healthcare dress code https://bit.ly/4619C5p
Oman
· Oman signs power deals with Qatar's Nebras and Korea Western Power worth $2.6bln https://bit.ly/4qLmu87
· Air conditioning production plant commences operations in Salalah Free Zone https://bit.ly/3NsrzDL
· Oman Perfume Show begins in Muscat https://bit.ly/4aeLTjJ
Bahrain
· CBB Ijara Murabaha Sukuk oversubscribed by 170% https://bit.ly/4pQ42db
Egypt
· Updating Egypt’s agriculture law is urgent amid water scarcity and climate change: Experts https://bit.ly/3ZeHcBn
· Sisi highlights Egypt’s investment opportunities, economic progress https://bit.ly/3YXfqsP
· PM: Govt works on maximizing industrial, economic benefits of mining resources https://bit.ly/4a93cUd
· Egypt urges blended finance to unlock private capital for climate action in emerging markets https://bit.ly/45Mnd0z
· British Council convened regional Deep Dialogue on transnational education in Cairo https://bit.ly/4t2tgIj
· LG announces its new strategy to lead after-sales service Market in Egypt https://bit.ly/4t0kDOs
· Egypt showcases heritage, tourism opportunities at FITUR https://bit.ly/4r0xbTS
· Egypt agricultural exports surge by 8.5% to $11.5 bln in 2025 https://bit.ly/3NJiKoW
· CEBC positions Egypt as gateway for Canadian investment into Africa - President Guirguis https://bit.ly/49PW8uf
Middle East (Regional)
· Beirut Business Forum to debut in April as Lebanon seeks to revive regional leadership role https://bit.ly/45YHf7T
