UAE
· CBUAE maintains Base Rate at 3.65% https://bit.ly/3LDCMRm
· Khaled Al Qasimi inaugurates Jewels of Emirates Show 2026 https://bit.ly/4apWU1J
· Gulfood cemented as strategic pillar of UAE’s food economy, global engine for agri-trade https://bit.ly/4qUFfGs
· Abu Dhabi leads regional decarbonisation with EAD carbon monitoring programme https://bit.ly/4q4srM6
· Food security strategies drive expansion to 47 outlets across UAE: Grandiose CEO https://bit.ly/3Z5CRQU
· International Arbitration Centre Alliance launches 'Global Passport' https://bit.ly/3MdKNMS
· Emirates Environmental Group explores challenges of energy storage, green hydrogen https://bit.ly/4q5WcfO
· ADNIC to open new branch in India https://bit.ly/4t7BzlQ
· World Customs Organisation lauds UAE approach to adopting modern technologies, customs innovation https://bit.ly/4bWEaJg
· Ajman Chamber promotes member factories at Gulfood 2026 https://bit.ly/4rlu2hU
· Tunisian food exports to UAE reach AED140 million https://bit.ly/4rlu6OG
· ADGM Registration Authority publishes Discussion Paper on crypto mining activities https://bit.ly/4a76g2d
· Ministry of Finance raises awareness on eInvoicing https://bit.ly/4boSMRF
· Edelman Trust Barometer 2026: UAE shows greater resilience amid global turn inward https://bit.ly/4qbjIYP
· UAE President to discuss economic ties with Putin during official visit to Russia tomorrow https://bit.ly/4a7c0sI
· Abu Dhabi real estate in 2026: Apartment values projected to outshine villas as residential capital growth hits 16 percent https://bit.ly/4qQ2HEG
· Sheikh Hamdan launches three transformative Dubai 10X projects focusing on mobility, health and travel https://bit.ly/49X3ZXa
· UAE central bank launches region’s first biometric payment solution leveraging facial and palm recognition https://bit.ly/4t0Dngx
· Dubai’s Emirates Islamic profit before tax rises 26 percent to record $1.07 billion in 2025 https://bit.ly/4rkDzpk
· Emirates plans to recruit 20,000 operational staff by 2030 https://bit.ly/3Z6h0c2
· From Beirut to Alserkal, Nada Debs opens a craft-led store built on scale and connection https://bit.ly/4kpRXup
· Penspen wins Habshan gas plant PMC contract https://bit.ly/46jDE4m
· ADNOC, TAQA sign long-term TA’ZIZ utilities deal https://bit.ly/4aq1hKb
· Dana, Crescent sign Kurdistan gas supply deals https://bit.ly/4qW2lMw
· Al Habtoor Group closes Lebanon hotels & terminates staff https://bit.ly/45DcRjl
· The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm reopens its bar after design-led refresh https://bit.ly/4a3wqTl
· How prioritising heritage in tourism compounds value https://bit.ly/467PdeY
· How Paros JLT rebuilt relevance in a neighbourhood driven by habit https://bit.ly/4qMtIIZ
· Mario Loi expands Abu Dhabi footprint with Marcella at Yas Bay https://bit.ly/4aguPuw
· Ras Al Khaimah courts Chinese, Hong Kong investors in real estate, green and digital sectors https://bit.ly/3M8s2ul
· Dubai’s Magellan Capital launches flagship $975m hedge fund https://bit.ly/4am8vzO
· Dubai Financial Market delivers strong 2025 performance https://bit.ly/4qOyPsg
· Tokenisation to unlock new capital flows into Dubai real estate https://bit.ly/3MdPYMO
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia launches digital business real estate registry portal to enhance efficiency, support property asset management https://bit.ly/3MdZcsv
· Accor expands Saudi portfolio with Novotel Madinah North https://bit.ly/4q1rUKX
· Saudi Arabia plans to expand premium residency to superyacht owners, top students and mega-project buyers https://bit.ly/4boXyP5
· Saudi Arabian Refineries to acquire commercial land for $8.8mln https://bit.ly/4q4HwNW
· Lockheed Martin launches new software factory in Riyadh https://bit.ly/4aaZwjU
· Saudi Arabia employs more than 500k Sudanese workers: minister https://bit.ly/4k8kNiG
· Saudi Arabia signs 90 deals as Global Labor Market Conference ends https://bit.ly/3Z8i0fH
· SentinelOne deepens its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s digital future https://bit.ly/49N79Or
· Sanofi recognized with Nationalization Award for Health Sector in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/49La61Y
Qatar
· Qatar’s trade surplus rises 13 percent to $3.88 billion in December 2025 https://bit.ly/4blz2yc
· QatarEnergy, Air Liquide sign long-term helium deal https://bit.ly/4bWZC0H
· QSE sees steady pipeline of listings; to streamline IPO procedures https://bit.ly/4a1f09L
· Invest Qatar organises Startup Qatar Pavilion to showcase nation’s growing ecosystem at Web Summit Qatar 2026 https://bit.ly/4bWJLPM
· Qatar Central Bank maintains current interest rates https://bit.ly/4q8Lc1b
· Qatar's trade balance posts QR 14.1 surplus in December 2025 https://bit.ly/4a20gr8
· Milaha reports 13% growth in 2025 net profit, reaching QR1.271bn https://bit.ly/4rcLWmS
· Qatar bolsters its ability to attract investments in tech and innovation https://bit.ly/3LG78TjQatar cont’d…
Kuwait
· Sun Drilling wins $205m KOC rig contract https://bit.ly/4k3MGbr
· KIB Group achieves profit of KD 30.1 million for year 2025 https://bit.ly/4q1VvEh
· Kuwait’s residential activity drives sales higher in Q4 2025 https://bit.ly/4aiAXT8
· Egyptian company expands regional footprint with first drilling deal at KOC https://bit.ly/46cF9RZ
· Real estate boom continues, 2026 outlook supported by new laws and easing rates: NBK https://bit.ly/4boYtPx
Oman
· Oman Inclusion Conference at ABA Inspires Collaboration and Action in Inclusive Education https://bit.ly/4a1BkAh
· Panel discussion showcases pioneering Omani, Emirati youth experiences https://bit.ly/4t5sjil
· Investment and commercial opportunities in African food sector highlighted https://bit.ly/4q4Jgqg
· Space conference calls for more investments in space sector https://bit.ly/49YuXxt
Bahrain
· Bahrain’s Silah Gulf IPO 4 times oversubscribed, raises $7.64mln https://bit.ly/4bZttWp
· NBB launches dedicated SME services at flagship branches https://bit.ly/4k9SvUW
· NBB signs landmark $450m syndicated loan facility https://bit.ly/4pZkJ5V
· AMEX empowers businesses through Shop Small initiative https://bit.ly/3NSkFHT
Egypt
· Egypt’s non-oil exports rise 17% as trade deficit narrows https://bit.ly/4t7QJYn
· Cabinet approves establishment of new investment zone in New Alamein City https://bit.ly/3OaRT5j
· $4.2b boost for waste treatment in Giza https://bit.ly/4t28V5X
· Egypt, Netherlands discuss strengthening coop. in water sector https://bit.ly/4t7GEL7
· ‘East Ismailia Industrial Zone key driver for Sinai development’ https://bit.ly/4aq7e9Z
· Egypt’s new measures to support vulnerable groups, local industry https://bit.ly/49XJbPb
· 6 Egyptian universities win EUSEEDS project https://bit.ly/4rkCmhB
· Egypt Africa’s top FDI recipient in 2025, says UNCTAD https://bit.ly/4te221t
· Egypt invites US firms to expand investments in transport, industrial sectors https://bit.ly/46iisM8
Middle East (Regional)
· Syria tourism up 80% as foreign visitors return, ministry says https://bit.ly/4ajpYZz
· Primark to open three Dubai stores as it enters the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar https://bit.ly/49X8Vva
· Jordan’s capital spending hits $1.97bn in 2025, achieves record budget execution rate https://bit.ly/45AYWdC
