2026-04-01

UAE

·       XRG, OMV complete transactions to create Borouge International, boosting global chemicals leadership https://bit.ly/3NYdCxQ

·       IHC advances $1 billion investment to acquire majority stake in India’s Sammaan Capital https://bit.ly/3NSZV3e

·       DoE launches phase two of Solar Energy Self-Supply Policy, expanding to residential sector https://bit.ly/4sGGv0v

·       Qashio, Dubai Chambers roll out $2.7m support programme for SMEs https://bit.ly/47yDeIc

·       Dubai establishes regulatory framework for virtual asset derivatives trading https://bit.ly/4tfnZfv

·       Dubai South welcomes new Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics facility https://bit.ly/4sRaq6u

·       Bin Touq confirms stable prices, sufficient supply of strategic goods during Abu Dhabi tour https://bit.ly/4m0UDzn

·       OMNIYAT reinforces delivery focus with fully funded US$11.7 billion portfolio https://bit.ly/3PVdqQq

·       Dubai Investments breaks ground on Al Vista mixed use development https://bit.ly/4sVvfxi

·       Sunset Hospitality eyes Dubai rebound in fourth quarter 2026 https://bit.ly/4v13EfE

·       UAE ticketing platform Seatsy launches to tap booming ‘experience economy’ https://bit.ly/4v4lGhg

·       Emirates NBD Group successfully closes US$2.25 billion in long-term financing https://bit.ly/4bT9kzK

·       2PointZero Group invests in WHOOP Series G financing https://bit.ly/4tjGyze

·       E Point Zero signs agreement to acquire US-based Traverse Midstream Partners for US$2.25 billion https://bit.ly/4sVvc4A

·       WHOOP raises $575 million to further GCC expansion, advance global health platform https://bit.ly/4m4J8a6

·       Retail Sukuk initiative delivers strong results, reaffirming resilience of UAE economy https://bit.ly/4sMcahl

·       AD Ports Group reports record AED20.77 bn revenue, AED2.07 bn net profit https://bit.ly/47tvJlR

·       How the petroyuan could reshape global energy trade https://bit.ly/4v22hxd

·       Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026 draws industry leaders to Dubai https://bit.ly/48isRZe

·       Dubai restaurants will survive by adapting resident demand, says Sunset Hospitality’s Milos Zekovic https://bit.ly/4uXrbhz

·       UAE edtech firm announces free wellbeing tools for GCC schools amid remote learning https://bit.ly/47z2f6b

Saudi Arabia

·       Federation of Saudi Chambers launches logistics services challenges observatory to strengthen supply chain efficiency https://bit.ly/3PHTWie

·       Saudi Arabia’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3.5 percent in Q4 2025 https://bit.ly/4dVlWJd

·       Saudi Arabia’s FDI net inflows surge 90 percent to $12.9 billion in Q4 2025 https://bit.ly/4bY3QUp

·       Virgin Atlantic exits Riyadh route and reallocates capacity https://bit.ly/4bVWpwW

·       ADES Holding Reports $15 Million Q3 Profit Amid Geopolitical Tensions https://bit.ly/47AZ11V

·       Jayasom prepares for AMAALA opening with new leadership team https://bit.ly/4sG54dX

·       Edge by Rotana Al Rabie debuts in Riyadh https://bit.ly/3PVflV7

·       Cool Inc. launches Berenjak in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4md7y15

·       Neotek becomes first to receive open banking license in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/3PHtWU9

·       Nesma lands key Saudi substation project contract https://bit.ly/3PICTN5

·       Almosafer partners with Accor’s Makkah Cluster for easier Holy City access https://bit.ly/3NzH3WY

·       Aramco-Dow joint venture Sadara Chemical halts production amid supply chain disruptions https://bit.ly/4dmROGp

Qatar

·       QatarEnergy achieves first LNG production at its largest U.S. investment https://bit.ly/3PzErsK

·       QSE listed companies report QR53.33bn net profit in 2025 https://bit.ly/4vlER6v

·       Qatar Chamber discusses challenges of travel companies amid regional developments https://bit.ly/4uZ3pC1

Oman

·        TotalEnergies boosts Oman output as gas and LNG strategy expands https://bit.ly/47yCWkA

·        Oman APSR unveils three strategic energy projects for 2026 https://bit.ly/4bTaAEp

·        CBO announces auction results of bond issue https://bit.ly/47BExpQ

Kuwait

·        Hostile drones hit Kuwait International Airport’s fuel depots, igniting massive fire https://bit.ly/4s7npzE

·        Kuwait Airways, Indian Embassy explore stronger commercial ties https://bit.ly/4m2rXGb

Bahrain

·       Bahrain real estate activity surges in 2025 amid falling prices, rents https://bit.ly/4dgx8jn

·       Beyon shareholders approve distribution of BD53.9m dividend https://bit.ly/4dUgOoz

·       Connectivity critical to business continuity https://bit.ly/4uZ5nlT

Egypt

·        BP to Invest $1.5 Billion in Egypt’s Natural Gas Exploration by 2027 https://bit.ly/47BBP3E

·        Italy’s Eni plans to invest $2bn in Egypt’s energy sector in 2026 https://bit.ly/41647Q8

·        Alexandria hosts Mediterranean states to coordinate 2028-2033 marine protection plan https://bit.ly/482Jubm

·        Triumph Hotels Management, M|A Group announce strategic partnership to develop ‘Triumph Pyramids Hotel’ in West Cairo https://bit.ly/4uZ5RbH

·        Egypt-UK trade reaches £2.8bn in 2025: Investment Minister https://bit.ly/4s8GGkf

·        SN Automotive Debuts Landmark Showroom in New Cairo, Betting on Range-Extended EVs to Transform Egyptian Transit https://bit.ly/4bZNg6q

 

·        Insurance sector top priority amid reform push: FRA chief https://bit.ly/4m3J3U4

Middle East (Regional)

·       Will the Middle East set a new global standard for blue bonds? https://bit.ly/47DGJgC

·       IMF: Middle East unrest triggers ‘asymmetric’ shocks, historic oil disruptions threatening global recovery https://bit.ly/4shKfVu

·       Celestyal cancels April departures from Middle East amid regional tensions https://bit.ly/47BLGXf

·       GCC education boom: Student numbers hit 10.9m as private sector growth outpaces public schools https://bit.ly/4tcY34m

·       Global beauty industry to reach $826bn by 2029 as Middle East emerges as key growth hub https://bit.ly/4bXfjnf