UAE
· Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Arab Finance Ministers participating in 10th Arab Fiscal Forum https://bit.ly/3LOpykR
· Sheikh Mohammed meets with trade, world leaders at World Governments Summit 2026 https://bit.ly/4ryJ43X
· Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Kuwaiti businessmen attending UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum https://bit.ly/4qdia0c
· Mohammed bin Rashid meets with IMF Managing Director, discusses global economic developments, avenues of cooperation https://bit.ly/4a0Jwk4
· UAE and Sierra Leone sign CEPA to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties https://bit.ly/4afROVB
· Ministry of Investment launches new whitepaper highlighting UAE’s evolving role as forward-looking global financial hub https://bit.ly/4rtcEYu
· CEPA signing with Sierra Leone strengthens UAE presence in West Africa: Minister of Foreign Trade https://bit.ly/46mXagn
· UAE, Democratic Republic of Congo strengthen economic ties with https://bit.ly/4kdHFNN
· Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement https://bit.ly/4qWgj1e
· EWEC, Khalifa University partner to develop advanced grid technologies https://bit.ly/4qcQWHa
· UAE has the right environment for startups to thrive, say experts 5
· Dubai emerges as wellness real estate hub for lifestyle and strategic investors https://bit.ly/4qYIw7w
· World’s Coolest Winter campaign concludes sixth edition with AED12.5 billion in hotel revenues over six weeks https://bit.ly/4c7Fqtd
· ENEC, Ma’an partner to support activities of Abu Dhabi Community Centre in Al Dhafra Region https://bit.ly/4bz4QzU
· SEF 2026 secures 17 deals, AED100 million for startups https://bit.ly/45LC2jN
· XRG acquires equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor https://bit.ly/3LNOxon
· Dubai kicks off 2026 with $30.22 billion real estate transactions, up 88 percent https://bit.ly/3O3CmnT
· DFSA fines reinsurance broker US$455,176 for engaging in misleading, deceptive conduct https://bit.ly/3ZezRSi
· Dubai Duty Free records highest-ever January sales of AED858.21 million https://bit.ly/4qd7miC
· Mashreq delivers net profit before tax of AED8.3 billion in 2025 https://bit.ly/4q9PxRB
· Beyond Bricks and Mortar - Editor’s Note https://bit.ly/3Zf1gU0
· Nadia Zaal, the Emirati entrepreneur changing the UAE, on creating a community https://bit.ly/46s1wmq
· Wynn advances Ras Al Khaimah mega-resort with new bridge ahead of 2027 opening https://bit.ly/4qhcouJ
· Aldar adds AED23 billion in gross development value to its strategic landbank in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4atS7NG
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia’s real GDP outpaces IMF forecasts with 4.5 percent economic expansion in 2025 https://bit.ly/4ro94Pd
· Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies over compliance gaps https://bit.ly/3ZeCbsu
· Mega-deals to drive M&A transactions in MENA in 2026: JP Morgan https://bit.ly/3NPEiR3
· Saudi Arabia leads GCC markets in January: Kamco Invest https://bit.ly/49VXS6P
· Acwa inks deal to establish ammonia export corridor from Saudi Arabia to Germany https://bit.ly/4c3R34j
· PwC Middle East plans to expand into Saudi cities with new branches https://bit.ly/4c5oC5Z
· Hungerstation and Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets launch a strategic partnership to serve the HORECA sector https://bit.ly/46mZJiv
Qatar
· Qatar’s venture capital investment surges 81 percent to record $58.5 million in 2025 https://bit.ly/46g7F5a
· Doha solidifies its status as world's LNG capital: Pouyanne https://bit.ly/4a0Msx6
· Fund of Funds programme expansion showcases Qatar as attractive investment destination: CEO of QIA https://bit.ly/3M0qeDJ
· Philippine game studio highlights Qatar’s innovation drive at Web Summit 2026 https://bit.ly/3MlmPPR
· KBN Holding Group and Lai Sun Group announce strategic partnership to launch cross-border investment platform https://bit.ly/3ZgLFU1
· Vodafone Qatar reports 16.8% net profit increase to QR702mn in 2025 https://bit.ly/3M2FmjY
Kuwait
· UAE–Kuwait non-oil trade hit AED54.5 billion in 2025, up 9.1%: Minister of Foreign Trade https://bit.ly/3MlhNms
· Kuwaiti investments in Sharjah reach AED1.049 billion in 2025, marking growth of 72.7% https://bit.ly/4qhGmyC
· bp Kuwait and IDRAK Launch GreenTech Innovators Social Investment Programme to Empower Youth Sustainability Leaders https://bit.ly/4aavBs2
· Kamco Invest and PGIM sign MoU for strategic partnership https://bit.ly/4rp0EqT
· Gulf Bank holds ‘From Farm to Table’ workshop to promote local produce https://bit.ly/4tdfcLR
Oman
· Follow-up Committee of Oman-UAE Higher Joint Committee holds meeting in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4tfZsrD
· Flying back to India? You can now carry Rs75,000 worth of goods duty-free https://bit.ly/4bxdkYf
· Oman participates in 10th Arab Public Finance Forum, World Governments Summit in Dubai https://bit.ly/3M83zVS
Bahrain
· GFH acquires majority stake in Byrne Equipment Rental https://bit.ly/49Syn6g
· HPS to showcase its growth at top global industry events https://bit.ly/4qiguTt
· BHB begins year on cautious note as fiscal reforms kick in https://bit.ly/4rqPEZZ
· Bahrain and Bermuda explore potential areas for co-operation https://bit.ly/4c1Odgb
Egypt
· Egypt’s Aswan named D-8 Tourist City of the Year for 2026 https://bit.ly/45JE6cb
· NBE arranges EGP 1.42bn syndicated facility for Al Qamzi’s SEAZEN project https://bit.ly/4qVvc3N
· CBE attracts $1.14bn in bids for dollar-denominated T-bill auction https://bit.ly/4afxBzj
· Electronic licensing platform offers 460 services from 41 government entities: GAFI https://bit.ly/465Z9pB
· Serenity launches ‘Serene’ memorial gardens project in Egypt’s New Capital https://bit.ly/45JEgjN
· FRA raises microfinance ceiling to EGP 292,000, expands microinsurance coverage https://bit.ly/4t99g6F
· Egypt’s engineering exports target $7.5bn in 2026 after record-breaking year https://bit.ly/4aqQnEW
Middle East (Regional)
· Arab economies expected to grow 3.7 percent: IMF Managing Director https://bit.ly/3ZLwUbR
· MENA emerges as world’s second fastest-growing wellness real estate market, Dubai dominates https://bit.ly/4qYI0GC
· Montreal aerospace capability enters the Middle East industrial cycle https://bit.ly/4tdei1V
