UAE
· UAE-Vietnam Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement enters into force https://bit.ly/4aeSuKS
· SCCI, Vietnamese trade delegation discuss cooperation https://bit.ly/4avRqn1
· UAE, Ecuador sign two MoUs to strengthen audit, integrity, anti-corruption cooperation https://bit.ly/4qzLbDP
· Aldar, Mubadala complete joint venture to establish AED10 billion retail champion in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4c9FatJ
· AD Ports Group signs agreement to develop, operate multipurpose terminal in Matadi Port, Democratic Republic of Congo https://bit.ly/4bvJaVd
· Emirates Tourism Council discusses plans to promote UAE’s destinations, landmarks in 2026 https://bit.ly/4abhZwn
· Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah emerge as top global vacation destinations for 2026 https://bit.ly/3Zh5pa0
· SEF 2026 achieves highest participation strength in its history, welcoming 15,000 attendees to its 9th edition https://bit.ly/4a037T2
· WGS 2026: Dubai Loop project’s first phase to comprise four stations, link DIFC and Dubai Mall https://bit.ly/3ZKYZAa
· Sunny Varkey unveils 1 Million Schools Campaign at SPARK.Dubai https://bit.ly/45OJ8nI
· Dubai announces Glydways system of autonomous vehicles to transport over 10,000 passengers per hour https://bit.ly/4r7r5ld
· Branded residences appetite builds as Emirates Developments and Jumeirah advance Abu Dhabi strategy https://bit.ly/4arxzFD
· ‘I see more Brits in Dubai than Britain,’ Liz Truss says https://bit.ly/3MoyJIP
· These UAE Coffee Shops Are All About Design https://bit.ly/4abMDpD
· Dubai Loop to link DIFC and Dubai Mall in first phase of $545m tunnel project https://bit.ly/4rv44Iz
· Dubai Chambers explores future of investment, philanthropy in global family businesses landscape https://bit.ly/4ke2kBa
· AD Ports Group secures US$115 million financing led by IFC, NBK – Egypt to advance Safaga Terminal in Egypt https://bit.ly/4abhMt5
· World Governments Summit 2026 opens to identify effective solutions to mounting global challenges https://bit.ly/45PhXcl
· A defining night for hotel dining at the Gault&Millau Gala 2026 https://bit.ly/49XvkK1
· Wynn Al Marjan Island makes inroads with Wynn Bridge construction https://bit.ly/4caDpwh
· Dubai, Abu Dhabi office markets end Q4 2025 strong as occupiers prioritise flexibility and Grade A space – report https://bit.ly/4c70a4e
· ADNOC Distribution posts record full-year 2025 results https://bit.ly/3NU5yOi
· Emirates Hospitals Group announces strategic collaboration with Nice University Hospital, France https://bit.ly/45Pk3cd
· DMCC and Sweid & Sweid Unveil BAY360, a New Lifestyle Destination in JLT, Anchored by Flagship Spinneys Supermarket and Waterfront Dining https://bit.ly/4tcofwR
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Aramco raises $4 billion through London Stock Exchange bond issuance https://bit.ly/46x4Mgr
· Saudia grows passenger traffic to 37m during 2025 https://bit.ly/4kgHT6J
· EIG explores continuation fund for Aramco pipeline stake https://bit.ly/4khaUze
· Aramco and Sonatrach raise LPG prices https://bit.ly/4qVbl4x
· Russia's Putin and Saudi crown prince discuss work of OPEC+, Kremlin says https://bit.ly/4rwZGsN
· Saudi non-oil growth continues with PMI showing expansion: S&P Global https://bit.ly/3ZAIS8t
· Saudi retail sector ‘booming,’ industry experts confirm at RLC Global Forum https://bit.ly/46x1uK6
· RLC Global Forum 2026 opens, leading the agenda for transformation in retail industry https://bit.ly/3NSTRYc
· Saudi regulator says foreign ownership limits under review https://bit.ly/3ZiRoZv
Qatar
· QatarEnergy warns LNG glut could reverse https://bit.ly/4kd299g
· QatarEnergy signs 27-year supply deal with JERA to deliver LNG to Japan https://bit.ly/3NY4Lfa
· Qatar-backed $200mln fund to provide pre-IPO financing https://bit.ly/4kmpTYQ
· QNB puts in place a robust and dynamic cybersecurity framework https://bit.ly/4tb7YIl
· Secure communication platforms key to Qatar’s cybersecurity vision https://bit.ly/3NNXDCd
· Qatar, Germany expand partnership to launch DEEP technology innovation hub in Doha https://bit.ly/4rozFf4
· SCFMS head highlights Syria's interest in Qatari expertise to boost market development https://bit.ly/3ZhjVyv
· Qatar to sequester as much as 13mn tonnes of CO2 by 2035 https://bit.ly/4rvlyVo
· Qatar’s LNG fleet set to expand to 200 vessels https://bit.ly/45H9KqM
Kuwait
· Kuwait to invite foreign firms for offshore oil push, eyes 4mln bpd capacity by 2035 https://bit.ly/4kdT1kG
· KQIC building its digital ecosystem to support insurance sector: CEO https://bit.ly/3NXeBOr
· NBK launches HR Business Partner Excellence Program jointly with Strategy Focused Group https://bit.ly/45H9SGM
· Gulf Bank launches exclusive offer for female Rose Gold credit card holders https://bit.ly/4atQf7z
· Kuwait’s KPI, Italy’s Eni sign deal to build major biofuel complex in Sicily https://bit.ly/3NUV414
· Interior Minister pushes tech-driven traffic reform, tighter licensing rules https://bit.ly/4a06vgI
Oman
· Oman $2.43bn projects creating 1,850 jobs under Vision 2040 push https://bit.ly/4qks8wN
· Oman’s Islamic finance industry set to rise 25% to $45bln in 2026 https://bit.ly/4thyXSI
· Italian Design Day: An occasion to boost Oman-Italy ties https://bit.ly/4bunjgS
Bahrain
· Radio Bahrain appoints Ala Ghawas as new CEO https://bit.ly/3ZcyR0Z
· Bahrain Clear waives account opening fees https://bit.ly/4aetmE8
· HPS to showcase its growth at top global industry events https://bit.ly/4qiguTt
· GFH acquires majority stake in Byrne Equipment Rental https://bit.ly/49Syn6g
· Non-oil exports of national origin top BD1,047m https://bit.ly/4tgCDUB
Egypt
· Supportive macroeconomic environment to drive Egyptian banking sector’s business growth trajectory in 2026, says S&P https://bit.ly/4kgHgdn
· AD Ports secures $115mln financing to advance Safaga Terminal in Egypt https://bit.ly/4r1gokf
· Siemens Healthineers discusses new oncology centres, radiotherapy expansion in Upper Egypt https://bit.ly/4avV0xt
· Egypt, Sweden sign health cooperation MoU to enhance medical services https://bit.ly/3M50PsA
· Octane launches O-Tolls, Egypt’s first digital toll, truck-weighing payment solution https://bit.ly/4rtiNDZ
· Egyptian retail chains to launch ‘Ahlan Ramadan’ discount sections as producers freeze prices https://bit.ly/4kqOATN
· Egypt aims to double $12bn annual FDI through sweeping economic reforms, El-Khatib says https://bit.ly/3MoAS7l
· Egypt’s ready-made garments exports to Europe surge 180% over five years https://bit.ly/3O2nR3J
· MSMEDA extends EGP 400m SME financing to Banque du Caire https://bit.ly/4rpN7iQ
Middle East (Regional)
· Engineering Trust: French MRO Champions accelerate sustainable, data driven maintenance in Middle East https://bit.ly/3Mlhkkg
· Morocco pauses LNG terminal and pipeline tenders https://bit.ly/4qeCDSo
· AI could be the Gulf’s ‘Airbus’ moment – IMF boss https://bit.ly/4tm87Ji
· How 20-minute cities are reshaping urban life and why GCC is poised to lead
· Kuwait PMI signals expansion at 53 as Egypt, Qatar see mixed activity: S&P Global https://bit.ly/4c71bt4
· Gulf-EU value chain integration signals shift toward long-term economic partnership: GCC secretary general https://bit.ly/45KyluJ