2026-03-19

UAE

·        Mohammed bin Rashid approves 4,631 residential land plots valued at AED5.3 billion for citizens in Dubai https://bit.ly/4sTLT04

·        Dubai Chamber of Commerce holds 13 meetings with Business Groups and Councils to support business continuity across key economic sectors https://bit.ly/4d1y23f

·        Gulf Air adds Dammam flights Cairo Casablanca Chennai routes https://bit.ly/4uDIwfq

·        UAE denies claims of capital movement restrictions, reaffirms investor fund freedom https://bit.ly/4sU0U1Z

·        UAE central bank support package lifts lenders shaken by Iran war https://bit.ly/478n4oP     

·        CBUAE maintains Base Rate at 3.65% https://bit.ly/3NMJdCv

·        UAE launches Phase 1 of R&D Tax Incentives Programme https://bit.ly/4sj8yTw

·        CBUAE measures strengthen financial stability, resilience: Group CEO of ADIB https://bit.ly/40Zt7sp

·        UAE Banks Federation affirms Central Bank’s resilience package strengthens sector stability https://bit.ly/4uVuO7Z

·        Minister of Economy and Tourism inspects food supply, procurement operations at Carrefour distribution centre https://bit.ly/4bu16h9

·        ADNEC Group, Presight partner to implement AI-powered smart venue management https://bit.ly/41bkbjt

·        GCC insurers' credit conditions remain stable, S&P says https://bit.ly/4bziWiS

·        ADNEC Group, EWEC partner to power ADNEC Centre Al Ain with clean energy https://bit.ly/47bh8LL

·        Minister of Foreign Trade engages UAE International Investors Council on long-term economic strategy initiatives https://bit.ly/4bW9nuP

·        Elon Musk’s Starlink launches services in UAE https://bit.ly/4sODpHp

·        ATM postponed until August 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre https://bit.ly/4sVw9K1

·        Yolk Brands offers free Pickl and BonBird to UAE homegrown businesses https://bit.ly/4bjWZWm

·        Why creative mocktails are essential to the modern dining experience https://bit.ly/3PjSSAS

·        Michelin-starred chef issues urgent appeal for public to support Dubai’s hospitality sector https://bit.ly/4bj6MvF

·        McGettigan’s holding firm Vision Hospitality to acquire Bla Bla Dubai https://bit.ly/478Wzj2

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia reserves right to military action if deemed necessary, foreign minister says https://bit.ly/4bxJnFQ

·        F&B jobs in Saudi Arabia: The latest opportunities in restaurants, catering and culinary leadership https://bit.ly/4aCGqEB

·        Saudi second-hand fashion market to exceed $1.3bn by 2030 as global sector hits $367bn https://bit.ly/4bsD1ZD

·        Saudi Red Sea oil exports set to jump to 3.8mln bpd in March, shipping data shows https://bit.ly/4btxW1H

·        Saudi listed healthcare firms post 18% revenue growth as expansion weighs on margins https://bit.ly/4sjYv0J

Qatar

·        QatarEnergy reports ‘extensive damage’ after missile attack hits Ras Laffan LNG hub https://bit.ly/40AJCed

·        Qatar’s QDB rolls out loan guarantees, inflation support as Iran conflict pressures private sector https://bit.ly/4dvMLDz

·        Al-Kaabi holds virtual meeting with Japan minister of economy, trade and Industry https://bit.ly/47aa4in

·        Al-Kaabi holds virtual meeting UK energy secretary https://bit.ly/4sd9RU2

Oman

·        Oman condemns targeting of energy facilities in the Pars field in Iran https://bit.ly/4rZ44AN

·        Embassy of the Republic of Armenia opens in Muscat https://bit.ly/3PhmuPo

Kuwait

·        Sama X launches Starlink satellite internet in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4bW9nuP

·        Dubai Airports confirms expansion will continue as planned https://bit.ly/4rIZ2bg

·        Zain Kuwait offers all customers free Internet daily for one month https://bit.ly/4cRLW7X

·        Kuwait records solid progress in road infrastructure, building works https://bit.ly/4rLQd0p

·        Jazeera restores Kuwait–India connectivity under Vande Bharat https://bit.ly/40AJOKt

·        Kuwait Real Estate Company secures $97mln credit https://bit.ly/3NvN0Uw

·        Kuwait raises more than KD 13m as debt relief campaign extended https://bit.ly/4buZW4X

·        Grand Hyper Kuwait gears up for Eid Al-Fitr with big discounts, gift offers across 48 stores https://bit.ly/4bxKfdA

Bahrain

·        CBB keeps rate steady https://bit.ly/3PffYst

·        NBB Group holds virtual meeting https://bit.ly/3PeD8iI

·        Gulf Hotels Group’s shareholders approve BD5.64m dividend for 2025 https://bit.ly/4lzr7Am 

Egypt

·        Oil and Gas Prices Surge After Attack on Qatar LNG Facility https://bit.ly/4rDEPni

·        Egypt launches national initiative to modernise Air Sports sector https://bit.ly/4rJ0NVU

·        Le Passage Cairo celebrates corporate partners at annual Ramadan Suhoor https://bit.ly/41ff0Pw

·        First silver-Backed Fund to launch post-Eid https://bit.ly/419OyXA

·        Egypt, EBRD discuss new partnerships in trade, investment funds, and data analysis https://bit.ly/4bkrqM5

·        Egypt reviews economic outlook amid war-driven shocks to oil and shipping https://bit.ly/4uSie9s

·        Egypt to launch economic database to support private-sector growth https://bit.ly/4bo1b5W

·        EGX30 maintains strong performance despite regional volatility https://bit.ly/4bhIemS

Middle East (Regional)

·        Iraq aims to revive Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline to enhance oil export capacity https://bit.ly/41bkSJB

·        Resilience frameworks in focus as ACI supports Gulf aviation hubs https://bit.ly/3PjTS86

·        Why the Iran war is reviving US stagflation fears https://bit.ly/4uEf7S6