2026-03-17

 

UAE

·        Sheikh Mohammed’s Edge of Life Ramadan campaign raises over $762 million from 44,000 contributors https://bit.ly/4sSnfNt

·        Dubai Ruler issues new decree establishing Central Grievances Committee for government employees https://bit.ly/3NHhEKM

·        Abu Dhabi strengthens global cultural standing with expanding Saadiyat District https://bit.ly/4rGMb9z

·        Ras Al Khaimah retains strong ‘A/A‑1’ rating from S&P Global for 2026 https://bit.ly/4cReM8s

·        UAE digital marketplaces show rapid recovery after brief slowdown https://bit.ly/4sPbC9Z

·        Fujairah oil operations resume after drone strike disrupts key export hub https://bit.ly/4ryn7kY

·        Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.5bn of transactions last week, including $25m Armani home in Palm Jumeirah https://bit.ly/4dn4cWP

·        UAE holds crisis simulation exercise to strengthen protection of essential infrastructure https://bit.ly/40CAvcV

·        UAE maintaining ‘safe and stable environment’ despite attacks, minister says https://bit.ly/4sHRtCy

·        $55mln Nuvé by Zoya in Dubai Land Residence Complex launched https://bit.ly/4rBnATs

·        Sharjah Excellence Award begins assessment phase for 2025 edition https://bit.ly/3NDhd4a

·        UAE cements global FinTech leadership as market valuation set to hit $5.71 billion by 2029 https://bit.ly/4uFyESv

·        Sheikh Hamdan approves strategic social initiatives to boost quality of life in Dubai https://bit.ly/4sffQb7

·        Al Mal Capital REIT announces final dividend distribution of 3.75 fils per unit for H2 2025 https://bit.ly/47EBVHF

·        Talabat sets out 5% share buyback plan and steps to strengthen market liquidity https://bit.ly/4bdHcIv

·        Manchester City Yas Residences shatters records with AED 6 billion sales in 72 hours https://bit.ly/3P51Hyz

·        Middle East oil becomes most expensive in the world as war cuts supply https://bit.ly/3PFVMjr

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia’s Mawani introduces new service to connect Jeddah Islamic Port to four key regional, global hubs https://bit.ly/3Nk57Nl

·        Oman ascends 19 positions in 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, rank 39th globally https://bit.ly/4smnH6Q

·        SDAIA drives Saudi government’s AI adoption in celebration of Year of Artificial Intelligence https://bit.ly/4sgJpJp

·        Middle East aviation aftermarket trends for February https://bit.ly/3N7ISKx

·        Saudi Arabia warns of $26,700 fines and jail for aiding residency and labour law violators https://bit.ly/4lBH3SL

·        Saudi consumer inflation eases to 1.7% in February, lowest level in a year: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4bzADiy

·        From oil to canvas: Saudi Arabia’s emerging art economy https://bit.ly/3PoXHc5

·        Saudi Red Sea plans $75mln capital increase via rights issue https://bit.ly/40wysqP

·        Saudi Arabia’s producer prices edge up 0.4%: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4s8nMe2

Qatar

·        Qatar Airways enhances travel flexibility with revised flight schedule from March 18 to 28 https://bit.ly/3P8StkR

·        Qatar Airways plans limited Doha flights until March 28 https://bit.ly/4uvLpyG

·        Qatar urges Iran to halt Gulf attacks and seek diplomatic solution https://bit.ly/4sbvBQ7

·        Qatar's robust economic ties drive growth, boost global standing https://bit.ly/4cNc8AB

Oman

·        IndiGo fuel surcharge raises fares on Oman and India routes https://bit.ly/40AQnwt

·        Oman Air cancels nine routes as regional airspace stays shut https://bit.ly/47CuzEx

·        Tejarah Talks to explore how Oman’s heritage can become a source of wider economic value and global relevance https://bit.ly/4sq7IUY

·        Oman, Egypt discuss developments of military escalation in the region https://bit.ly/4bsXBHI    

Kuwait

·        Jazeera Airways launches Kuwait–Istanbul flights via Saudi https://bit.ly/3Nk5Pdt

·        MoJ fundraising campaign for debtors raises KD 3.47 million https://bit.ly/4uFALpp

·        Kuwait boosts anti-terror fight https://bit.ly/4uzB9pf

·        FM holds regional talks on escalating tensions https://bit.ly/4bN65uH

·        Ministry crackdown targets violators and irregular practices https://bit.ly/4cRqsrU

·        Kuwait Cracks Down on Price Violations, Issues 24 Citations in Jahra https://bit.ly/3Nt2jxo

·        Jazeera Airways to Launch Daily Flights via Saudi Arabia and UAE https://bit.ly/4sNgwUT

·        Kuwait PM conducts inspection tour of Subiya power and water distillation station https://bit.ly/4sNgH2v

Bahrain

·        Gulf Air extends Dammam flights to UK, India and Thailand https://bit.ly/4sflM3B

·        Ithmaar Bank expands its branch network in Bahrain https://bit.ly/4sixBX0

·        BMMI holds annual general assembly https://bit.ly/3PcxbTu

·        Khaleeji Bank offers fresh notes for Eidiya https://bit.ly/3P52IXp

·        Tamkeen urged to support Bahrainis working in SMEs https://bit.ly/4dryQhL

Egypt

·        Fitch Solutions sees Egypt's construction robust to 6.6% by FY2027/28 https://bit.ly/3NIjWcy

·        Egypt seeks financing for 3.5 mtpa petrochemicals complex in SCZONE https://bit.ly/47RhPtN

·        Forbes names TMG Egypt’s top listed real estate developer for 2026 https://bit.ly/4bRtsT1

·        CIB reappoints Hisham Ezz El-Arab as CEO for three-year term https://bit.ly/4lx2OTD

Egypt

·        From water hyacinth to opportunity: EU initiative helps Egyptian women weave new futures https://bit.ly/4lAzw6E

·        MSMEDA directs EGP 18.7bn in financing to 934,000 women-led projects over 11 years https://bit.ly/4ryoL68

·        Egypt explores cooperation with Russia on childhood cancer treatment https://bit.ly/3P52MX9

·        Egypt to offer seawater desalination plants to private sector for operation, maintenance https://bit.ly/4rEDU6b

·        Tourism Minister discusses boosting arrivals, investment opportunities in South Sinai https://bit.ly/4cLjKn8

·        Egyptian banks resilient to Middle East conflict despite FX, oil risks: Fitch Ratings https://bit.ly/4cRLpCR

Middle East (Regional)

·        TotalEnergies Halts New Investments Amid Middle East Geopolitical Tensions https://bit.ly/4dpIpOc

·        Middle East tourism losing $600m a day as Iran conflict disrupts travel, warns WTTC https://bit.ly/4sNzBGo

·        TotalEnergies’ global output down 15% amid Middle East conflict https://bit.ly/3NnOyjy

·        Arab maritime sector attracts nearly $4bn in foreign investment over 23 years: Dhaman https://bit.ly/4lHRJzd

·        MENA startup funding at $326.6m across Feb. as early-stage deals dominate https://bit.ly/3NaoNTQ

·        Federation of Gulf Chambers condemns Iranian attacks on GCC countries https://bit.ly/417KW8m

·        Qatar Chamber Health Committee discusses needs of private healthcare sector https://bit.ly/4sGon6s