2026-02-18

UAE

·        Sheikh Hamdan attends Dubai Camp 2026, directs government entities to accelerate delivery of objectives https://bit.ly/4l0SyTD

·        UAE extends Emirates Mars Mission Hope Probe to 2028 following five years of scientific success https://bit.ly/4aFiLCi

·        Etihad Rail signs MoU with Hareket to boost industrial rail logistics https://bit.ly/4aIbfqp

·        Siem Reap (Cambodia) partners with Dubai-based interests to court Middle Eastern tourists and investors https://bit.ly/4kR3nHB

·        Ajman records AED1.06 billion in total real estate valuation in January 2026

·        AD Ports Group, BUA Group, MAIR Group sign MoU to explore collaboration in sugar refining, agro-industrial development, integrated global logistics solutions https://bit.ly/4qGv6w0

·        Emirates NBD approves cash dividends, adopts key resolutions https://bit.ly/46VxasK

·        ArcelorMittal Projects to launch third plant at HFZA https://bit.ly/4kKE7To

·        Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Customs launch remote visual inspection project to enhance efficiency, accelerate services https://bit.ly/4ayhCwc

·        Khazna launches 'Thuraya' graduate programme to build next generation of data centre talent https://bit.ly/4aEeX4b

·        ADX, Al Ramz Capital to boost investment literacy, strategic market skills https://bit.ly/4aCQlca

·        AD Ports Group expands portfolio to 36 ports, terminals regionally, globally https://bit.ly/4qKE0bT

·        Mubadala Bio acquires full ownership of Al Ittihad Drug Store, Global Medical Supply Chain https://bit.ly/4tGgVtz

·        'EMSTEEL', Oldendorff Carriers sign AED600 million five-year raw material freight agreement https://bit.ly/46Vxsjk

·        American Hospital Dubai to open next-generation Expo City Clinic by 2026–27 https://bit.ly/3MBDrDd

·        Founder of Ilái Sarái on refinement, restraint, and reconnecting with her roots https://bit.ly/469MB0j

·        A-MAP and ADNOC Distribution extend strategic lubricants partnership https://bit.ly/4cwrysD

·        ADNOC Drilling targets Oman and Kuwait to fuel next growth phase https://bit.ly/4qL0WrA

·        Lamprell secures EPC contract for Dubai’s Margham gas expansion https://bit.ly/4cynY15

·        23 years on: How Asha’s turned consistency into legend https://bit.ly/4rVUrTw

·        Dubai accelerates EV adoption with expanding green charger network https://bit.ly/4cjLrmX

·        Abu Dhabi Courts introduce facial recognition for notary services https://bit.ly/46yFCyj

·        BNW Development, Radisson Hotel Group launch Radisson Blu hotel and residences in Ras Al Khaimah https://bit.ly/4cuRuoA

·        AUB launches executive education hub in Dubai’s DIFC https://bit.ly/3ZIkjq0

·        Fujairah and Dubai deepen aviation ties with strategic MoU https://bit.ly/4ro4rFp

·        UK wealth exodus to sustain Dubai’s AED 400 million super-prime property sales into 2026 https://bit.ly/3ZEiY3B

Saudi Arabia

·        MoC (Cambodia) explores digital trade and AI partnerships at Saudi training https://bit.ly/4kHNVgZ

·        Turki Alalshikh announces Riyadh Season hits record 17 million visitors across its sixth edition https://bit.ly/4al4tb2

·        Saudi Arabia launches $780 million industrial and infrastructure projects in Sudair City to drive national strategy https://bit.ly/4aIaf5D

·        Saudi Arabia’s Laheq Island sees international demand for luxury property ‘accelerate’ after reforms, RSG says https://bit.ly/4aq6BOI

Saudi Arabia

·        MEDLOG opens major logistics hub in Dammam https://bit.ly/40kMbAE

·        Saudi-French cooperation to localize veterinary vaccine manufacturing https://bit.ly/4tERwjM

·        MSC names vessel after Saudi Arabia, opens logistics center in Dammam https://bit.ly/3ZHJDN2

Qatar

·        Qatar accelerates infrastructure drive with QR11.5bn project pipeline https://bit.ly/4kEnlVQ

·        Medicare Group achieves QR76mn net profit, up 26.6% y-o-y in 2025 https://bit.ly/4aWsWn9

·        QSE reaffirms steps to develop debt market https://bit.ly/4rkiFqC

·        Estithmar Holding establishes “Estithmar Capital” for financial investment management https://bit.ly/4cuT75G

Oman

·        Oman’s economic zones surge with $3.6 billion new investment and 4,467 jobs for citizens https://bit.ly/3OkpbPK

·        Oman Air launches Dubai-Salalah service in July https://bit.ly/4s0FNdW

·        Oman's telecom sector surges with 25% revenue growth as digital infrastructure expansion accelerates https://bit.ly/4aywrih

Kuwait

·        Zain Group marks a year of exceptional growth in 2025 https://bit.ly/4qMkewG

·        NBK wins ‘Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Kuwait’ and ‘Best for Sustainability Transparency in Mideast’ https://bit.ly/4rhbEHc

·        Kuwait fashion show redefines beauty standards, honors silver-haired women https://bit.ly/4aBXyZJ

·        Kuwait begins ammo production https://bit.ly/3ZMmzwu

·        Al-Shalafan proposes eco-friendly building rules for all future govt facilities https://bit.ly/3ML4nQW

·        Cabinet backs anti-money laundering reforms as Kuwait advances global compliance efforts https://bit.ly/4aobLuB

Bahrain

·        The Helicopter Company to launch first cross-border route linking Bahrain and Dammam https://bit.ly/4tI8nCk

·        Bahrain signs Letter of Intent with BeOnd to expand international air links https://bit.ly/4tWSBns

·        ‘One plan business’ launched by Batelco to empower start-ups https://bit.ly/4rV9Pj9

·        Solidarity Bahrain announces BD9.4 million profit for 2025 https://bit.ly/4c0UDfK

Egypt

·        Rove Hotels enters Egypt with strategic Cairo signing https://bit.ly/3MC59jc

·        Electricity Minister reviews summer readiness, fuel efficiency with generation companies https://bit.ly/4rTUVtn

·        FRA tightens licensing framework for futures brokerage https://bit.ly/4rzkxfe

·        Egypt to launch largest Mediterranean gas drilling programme in 2026 https://bit.ly/4cyqfJF

·        First pulmonary valve transplants completed under Egypt’s universal insurance scheme https://bit.ly/4rzkC2w

·        Egypt’s CIB named Africa’s best sustainable finance bank for 2025 https://bit.ly/3OnDtz1

·        Egypt’s EOS, Saudi Tabseer sign MoU to strengthen regional cooperation in quality, sustainability https://bit.ly/4rkjfER

·        Egypt’s media leadership agrees coordination framework to enhance national awareness https://bit.ly/4c26c6s

·        Egypt updates drug control schedules following constitutional court ruling https://bit.ly/4tMpS4E

·        Egypt, Sudan to bolster cooperation in small business development https://bit.ly/4roo5ks

Middle East (Regional)

·        Veolia signs four-year contract to enhance water services for three million people in Northern Jordan https://bit.ly/4c0Sb92

·        Yolk Brands confirms Iraq expansion for Pickl and BonBird https://bit.ly/4rkh5Ff

·        Islamic syndicated financing to sustain momentum in 2026: Fitch Ratings https://bit.ly/46crZEL

·        Middle East sustainable bond issuance to hit $25bn in 2026: S&P Global https://bit.ly/3OMM4eI

·        GCC bank deposits hit $2.3tn, assets top $3.9tn at end of 2025: Secretary-General https://bit.ly/4aEMonm

·        Lebanon confident it can bridge gaps with IMF on recovery plan https://bit.ly/4amJuVh