UAE
· UAE holds first Strategic Financial Dialogue with Bahrain https://bit.ly/3MjrBNU
· UAE strengthens position as global supply chain hub, bolsters food security https://bit.ly/4qZyVgE
· CEPA with Gabon strengthens UAE presence in West Africa: Minister of Foreign Trade https://bit.ly/46gll0j
· UAE Abu Dhabi expands robotaxi services to new districts as trips surge 150 per cent https://bit.ly/4r5TIiL
· SCCI, Laos Chamber signs MoU to boost trade and investment https://bit.ly/3Zpgar0
· UAE, Germany boost energy ties as German Chancellor visits Adnoc HQ https://bit.ly/4tpzMJc
· Aldar, Dubai Holding expand JV with Dhs38b in new developments https://bit.ly/4tmAhDO
· Russia as Armenia’s top investor amid record $4.5 billion trade surge https://bit.ly/4ryw6mx
· UAE ranks 2nd globally for new projects as 2025 FDI surges 78 percent to $33.2 billion https://bit.ly/3MtX6ow
· Dubai branded residences hit $21.4bn in 2025 as ultra-luxury demand accelerates across 51,692 homes https://bit.ly/3MtXDa0
· UAE hotel occupancy reaches 79.5 per cent as tourism sector maintains strong momentum https://bit.ly/3O5vztY
· Abu Dhabi inks deal with VERSA to introduce Seaglider operations by 2028 https://bit.ly/4krV1Gc
· DXB maintains lead as world’s busiest international airport in 2025 with 62.4 million international seats https://bit.ly/4kmk90V
· Abu Dhabi’s Future Health launched $300,000 global challenge to advance AI health sensing, preventive care https://bit.ly/4rHT8rq
· Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition records property transactions exceeding AED5 billion https://bit.ly/4krnN9R
· GCAA clarifies developments regarding Air Services Agreement with Algeria; confirms continued flights during legal notice period https://bit.ly/4kog7p1
· Hospitality Advisory Council reviews its new initiatives for 2026 https://bit.ly/4rIEqk2
· Ajman University, Al Tamimi & Company convene Executive Education Symposium to shape the future of leadership in the UAE https://bit.ly/4qpcjVW
· UAE real estate market set for transformation with $470 billion project cash flow by 2030, says JLL https://bit.ly/3OudiGN
· How the GCC’s hotel room interiors are being designed to feel just like home https://bit.ly/4ab1jFi
· Dubai RTA opens 600m Al Qudra Road bridge to ease traffic and cut delays https://bit.ly/3MrQGWZ
Saudi Arabia
· New Riyadh Air Mastercard credit cards to launch for Saudi residents in late 2026 https://bit.ly/3LY2xvR
· How The Clock Towers complex is elevating Makkah hospitality https://bit.ly/4bIxWwI
· Healthy fast-casual brand SaladStop! confirms UAE entry https://bit.ly/4ajzn23
· Saudi Arabia revokes licences of 74 private schools in regulatory crackdown https://bit.ly/4bERF0h
· Saudi Arabia warns businesses to file January withholding tax returns by February 10 https://bit.ly/4r5VyQw
· Saudi Arabia arrests 20,200 in nationwide crackdown on residency and labour violations https://bit.ly/4r51CsB
· Emerging markets driving global growth despite rising risks: Saudi finance minister https://bit.ly/4koLTC0
· Argentina eyes deeper Saudi ties as multilateral trade landscape shifts, says minister https://bit.ly/46qdL30
· Saudi Arabia, Syria sign deal to launch 45 development initiatives https://bit.ly/3O55n2D
· Saudi non-oil trade surplus with GCC jumps 102% in November https://bit.ly/4apJJxz
· Saudi Arabia pulls in most of Partners for Growth $450m capital push https://bit.ly/4rywYHP
Qatar
· Qatar’s foreign reserves rise to $71.9bn in January https://bit.ly/4rFCngt
· Sheikh Khalifa meets Panama’s minister of commerce https://bit.ly/4ah2Idx
· Qatar Chamber discusses commercial co-operation with EU https://bit.ly/4ah2Olp
· USQBC Doha hosts welcome reception for US Chamber of Commerce delegation https://bit.ly/45X3L14
· Dukhan Bank launches Qatar’s 1st QDI-integrated digital onboarding kiosk https://bit.ly/3OueolT
Kuwait
· Bede partners with Ottu to advance digital wallet adoption in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4qneN72
· KFAED and Sweden sign MoU to boost cooperation https://bit.ly/46gmEwf
· Reorganizing economic decision-making and securing a sustainable industrial base https://bit.ly/4qkShf3
· Zain Kuwait strengthens role as strategic partner to the national energy sector https://bit.ly/4cgUZyM
· Azayez Farm hosts diplomats https://bit.ly/3OgEYip
· TEF-Kuwait conducts 2nd technical seminar on advanced pump technologies https://bit.ly/3O4kn0P
Oman
· Sohar International Acts as Lead Collecting Agent for Oman Gateway Fund e-IPO, Enabling Seamless Digital Subscriptions https://tinyurl.com/y2ujpywy
· South Al Batinah Governorate provides rural women with equipment to enhance converting industries https://bit.ly/3Zl1pFD
· Seminar on wetlands, traditional knowledge held in Wadi Bani Khalid https://bit.ly/3OtVFa8
Bahrain
· Bank ABC reports net profit of $257m for 2025 https://bit.ly/3OtmWcK
· Bahrain attends AlUla conference https://bit.ly/4rYvOpB
· Enhancing trade ties with US https://bit.ly/4ccttCt
· SPE chief reviews local section’s programmes https://bit.ly/4a2VECA
Egypt
· Egypt unveils $1bn Startup Charter to boost innovation, jobs https://bit.ly/3ZpWYt1
· Yield on Egypt’s international bonds falls to 4% amid strong market performance: Finance Minister https://bit.ly/3O3UVZq
· Saudi Ports Authority seeks Suez Canal partnership for Jeddah port development https://bit.ly/45RU0RU
· SODIC’s net profit surges 77% in 2025 https://bit.ly/4a7SL3m
· Emergency Labour Aid Fund disburses EGP 2.48bn to support over 441,000 workers nationwide https://bit.ly/4a6tmaq
· New digital platform to offer 40 initial services for Egyptian social insurance https://bit.ly/3ZVKl9c
· Egypt’s engazaat to invest $100m in regional green utility projects https://bit.ly/4tof0JV
· Egypt’s FRA launches digital factoring portal to curb financing risks https://bit.ly/3MkdPKL
Middle East (Regional)
· Top Jordanian legislator suggests establishing a free trade zone for Vietnamese goods in Jordan https://bit.ly/4ccWC0n
· MENA funding surges on flurry of startup rounds https://bit.ly/4qrXjGS
