2026-01-27

 

UAE

·        Dubai to host Intercontinental Commodity Exchange 2026 on 29th January https://bit.ly/3M4b4gC

·        72 Dutch companies participate in Gulfood 2026

·        Future of food sector depends on ability to innovate: Mohammed https://bit.ly/3NHKiev

·        Dubai, Shanghai and London lead global surge in 2026 hotel openings https://bit.ly/49F8ve0

·        DAE announces long term lease of 2 Boeing 737-8 to Somon Air https://bit.ly/3LMYPoH

·        Zayed Sustainability Prize opens global call for submissions for 2027 cycle https://bit.ly/3NHJc2n

·        ADNOC Gas advances Ruwais LNG as construction runs ahead of schedule https://bit.ly/469zX15

·        Mubadala sells its minority stake in Arcadia Consumer Healthcare https://bit.ly/4bUhEAN

·        XRG to increase stake in Rio Grande LNG project https://bit.ly/4sYNi6k

·        IKN Authority (Indonesia), UAE firm ink Rp 4t deal for new project in new capital https://bit.ly/4k46Bak

·        DET, Dubai Chambers partner with Tradeling to accelerate SME digital growth https://bit.ly/45vWQf2

·        Dubai secures 504 global business events, strengthening status as leading international hub https://bit.ly/4qOI4sy

·        Mario Loi expands Abu Dhabi footprint with Marcella at Yas Bay https://bit.ly/4aguPuw

·        Fundamental Hospitality set to branch out into hotels https://bit.ly/4pZ2jCg

·        AED44.4 billion in 11 months: How the UAE’s hotels fared in 2025 https://bit.ly/4k3Sthd

·        Ohana unveils Manchester City-branded residences in Abu Dhabi

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·        Sobha Realty launches 20,000-home Sobha Sanctuary as its largest master-planned community in Dubai https://bit.ly/4k5oCFh

·        Dubai real estate: Prime residential demand strengthens with over 6,700 transactions above $2.72 million in 2025 https://bit.ly/3Z3Wl8n

·        Sharjah Chamber explores investment cooperation with Mauritius https://bit.ly/4bgHDSM

·        AED646 million in tax refunds issued to 7,200 UAE citizens for construction of new homes in 2025 https://bit.ly/3Z0zvP6

·        Dana Gas, Crescent Petroleum sign major long-term gas deals https://bit.ly/4rfHCDp

·        Masdar City Free Zone wins three ‘Business Tabloid’ awards https://bit.ly/4qJkk9d

·        Capital Market Authority reports record growth in 2025 https://bit.ly/3NSi9Br

·        Noura Al Kaabi concludes official visit to Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen bilateral ties https://bit.ly/4bPaYE4

·        Minister of Economy and Tourism meets counterparts from Brazil, Portugal, Azerbaijan, Argentina https://bit.ly/3NGEsKr

·        Joint statement on eleventh US-UAE Economic Policy Dialogue https://bit.ly/465chuR

·        Emirates NBD delivers record $8.11 billion profit before tax in 2025, up 10 percent https://bit.ly/4q1XyIe

·        UAE's Al Habtoor Group flags $1.7 billion losses in Lebanon, warns of legal steps https://bit.ly/4qGdW2a

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia: Makkah and Madinah real estate poised for growth as foreign ownership begins https://bit.ly/4bPbhic

·        Saudi homeownership rises to over 66 percent by the end of 2025, says housing minister https://bit.ly/4k0wGqT

·        Saudi Arabia’s debt capital market to reach $600 billion by end-2026, says Fitch https://bit.ly/4t6l8GI

·        Riyadh Emir inaugurates International Terminal 2 and completes major expansion at King Khalid Airport https://bit.ly/4r0U629

·        Aedas partners with Diriyah Company on major hospitality developments https://bit.ly/3LVDFVp

·        Saudi GDP more than doubles to $1.25trln since launch of Vision 2030, minister says https://bit.ly/3Z3WRTR

·        Saudi Arabia surpasses $400bn in investment volume, minister announces https://bit.ly/4q448Ou

·        Savvy Games, Neom team up to boost Saudi gaming startups https://bit.ly/4qPP8VS

·        Sri Lanka sees scope to expand economic ties with Saudi Arabia, says deputy minister https://bit.ly/4qB53ae

Qatar

·        QatarEnergy awards FEED contract for North Field West LNG project https://bit.ly/3M3gkkF

·        Qatar says it will provide Lebanon with $430mln in financial support https://bit.ly/45zwdWF

·        Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha launches apartment sales with freehold ownership, offering investors & buyers a prestigious address in the heart of Doha https://bit.ly/4c07puG

·        Startup Grind awards support entrepreneurs, promote sustainable innovation https://bit.ly/4q6GEIB

·        QNB is helping shape Qatar into regional premier fintech hub, says QNB EVP https://bit.ly/4q3FRrX

·        Qatar Chamber honoured for co-operation with Customs Authority https://bit.ly/4qbQnO0

·        QatarEnergy signs long-term helium sales agreement with Air Liquide https://bit.ly/4t1Z9AC

·        BCCQ hosts welcome event to mark official launch https://bit.ly/4t1lcat

·        Commercial Bank unveils enhanced ‘Corporate Digital Account Platform’ https://bit.ly/4kacPWk

·        QIIB net profit surges 7.2% to QR1.35bn in 2025; recommends 53% cash dividend https://bit.ly/4rdF3Sb

Kuwait

·        stc wins in two categories at Global Business Outlook Awards 2025 https://bit.ly/4bDV4fV

·        KPC to build power, steam plant in Ratqa https://bit.ly/4k3skzg

·        Kuwait Food Authority recalls baby formula as precautionary measure https://bit.ly/4rfjFvW

·        Kuwait and Italy strengthen ties with landmark Jazeera Airways Milan service https://bit.ly/45rEqMA

·        MOI boosts fleet with modern patrol vehicles https://bit.ly/4qJTzRX

Oman

·        DP World accelerate plans for Al Rawdah Special Economic Zone in Oman https://bit.ly/3Z1thhJ

·        Oman broad money supply hits $66.7 billion amid 6.4 percent annual growth https://bit.ly/3YWMotr

·        Middle East Space Conference kicks off in Muscat https://bit.ly/4rdFzj5

·        Oman joins Artemis Accords to enhance international cooperation in space exploration https://bit.ly/49Iru7B

Bahrain

·        Bahrain mandates banks for USD long 8 year sukuk and 12 year bond https://bit.ly/4q4AE3d

·        AMEX empowers businesses through Shop Small initiative https://bit.ly/3NSkFHT

·        Hilal Technology session focuses on new cybersecurity solutions https://bit.ly/3YYVea0

Egypt

·        Adenia Partners to acquire majority stake in Egypt’s Parkville from Admaius https://bit.ly/465eN4h

·        Egypt, China’s Mindray discuss localising medical device manufacturing, smart hospitals https://bit.ly/4rksFQC

·        South African trade mission of 15 companies visits Egypt to boost economic partnerships https://bit.ly/4ra2kV6

·        Egypt to host region’s first AI summit in 2026 https://bit.ly/4bl9tNO

·        Healthcare Is among Egypt’s most attractive investment sectors: Health Minister https://bit.ly/4qIa1C0

·        Egypt repays $8.65bn in external debt in Q4 FY 2024/25: CBE https://bit.ly/4qG2Qdv

·        Engineering exports hit record high of $6.5bn in 2025 https://bit.ly/49Z9RPN

·        Public Enterprises Minister reviews progress of $39m chlorine granules, tablets project https://bit.ly/4th76lI

·        Egypt, EliTe Solar review expansion plans, local manufacturing strategy https://bit.ly/3NQfbgJ

Middle East (Regional)

·        UAE, Saudi Arabia and India set to lead global aviation growth with order backlog of over 3,000 aircraft https://bit.ly/4rd4vqV

·        Libya signs $20bn oil development deal with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips https://bit.ly/4t6R3a4

·        Porsche Middle East and Africa sales accelerate 55 per cent since 2020 as deliveries hit 9,628, led by the 911 https://bit.ly/4q43Bfs

·        Gulf countries go on borrowing spree in January with Asia help https://bit.ly/4bfd7Zw