2026-04-02

UAE

·        Dubai’s Sheikh Maktoum explores sustainable energy solutions with CEO of Siemens Energy https://bit.ly/4sUsk8s

·        Sheikh Khaled chairs ADNOC meeting, confirms continued delivery of reliable energy supplies https://bit.ly/4bM2Qnx

·        Dubai ranks first regionally, sixth globally in 2026 Smart City Index https://bit.ly/4m83O0Q

·        Dubai real estate: Off-plan apartment sales hit $4.77 billion in March, up 12.9 percent https://bit.ly/4diYRjr

·        Modon to cover registration fees for all residential units purchased in March 2026 https://bit.ly/418QuQg

·        Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council launches PFAS Testing Services https://bit.ly/4vdb0Nt

·        Sharjah Chamber pledges continued support for private sector https://bit.ly/4sL177M

·        2PointZero’s IRH secures 20-year LNG supply from Mexico’s AMIGO LNG Project https://bit.ly/4m61JCp

·        UAE, UNODC explore prospects for joint cooperation https://bit.ly/4s4Px6p

·        33-kilometer-wide Strait of Hormuz separates global prosperity from instability: Sultan Al Jaber https://bit.ly/4sanUJd

·        Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy organises 72 meetings with tech companies to support resilience of Dubai’s digital business ecosystem https://bit.ly/4bN4KUY

·        UAE builds advanced food security infrastructure based on global best practices: Minister of Economy https://bit.ly/4c9upGq

·        Emirates Growth Fund invests AED45 million in CarniStore https://bit.ly/4c2bL2S

·        IBPC Dubai AGM reinforces Indo-UAE economic partnership https://bit.ly/3ObtWvf

·        National Bonds achieves best 2025 results with investments exceeding AED18 billion https://bit.ly/414jZmh

·        Ministry of Finance announces amendments to Tax Procedures Executive Regulations https://bit.ly/4tnqpJ1

·        17 Years, 17 Stays Daily: Media One Hotel marks anniversary with Dubai’s biggest giveaway https://bit.ly/3NI17GF

·        ADIPEC 2026 opens call for papers to advance energy innovation https://bit.ly/4tlFlYf

·        Dubai hotels to have sales fee payments postponed – economic support update https://bit.ly/4ckvdJB

·        Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island unveils “little explorers experience”: Where family holidays turn into lifelong memories https://bit.ly/4c3B6JY

·        VNTG Grape & Cheese Society to open at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai https://bit.ly/4v5dXiZ

·        Dubai education plan: KFE targets 35,000 new school seats and $272m investment push by 2028 https://bit.ly/48mdvTw

·        UAE rejects claims on Iranian residents, reaffirms rights and legal protections https://bit.ly/41thzhj

·        UAE SMEs get free access to malls, cinemas as Majid Al Futtaim launches Ma’an https://bit.ly/4sHHIVr

·        UAE reforms health licensing: faculty can practise, nurse experience rule scrapped https://bit.ly/4bNgbMq

·        Dubai’s haus & haus and EIGHTClouds launch structured real estate push https://bit.ly/419yxkt

·        Dubai launches transport fee exemptions and discounts under ‘Family First’ programme https://bit.ly/4dHSRkD

·        Sharjah introduces flexible remote work for mothers in government sector https://bit.ly/3PCG3C3

Saudi Arabia

·        Aramco-backed logistics hub attracts bids amid Saudi project activity https://bit.ly/4v7AjQL

·        Leylaty Hospitality: Eight Decades of crafting Saudi hospitality https://bit.ly/4sY51u4

·        Makkah airport and metro plans underway: Official https://bit.ly/4tkyPkt

·        Saudi bank assets climb to $1.35tn as lending expands: SAMA https://bit.ly/4tfBXya

·        Saudi women’s private sector jobs surpass 1m for first time https://bit.ly/4m6kdmx

·        Jubail Port container terminal begins operations with investments exceeding $532m https://bit.ly/4bVH4hj

·        Initiative to connect Gulf companies with approved transport providers in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4dXxj3e

Qatar

·        Qatar real estate rental contracts hit record 35,917 as market accelerates https://bit.ly/4tfBwUy

·        Qatar introduces excise tax warehouse service to ease business operations and cash flow https://bit.ly/4c0w3d0

Oman

·        Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences opens https://bit.ly/4sauLCr

·        Iran says Hormuz future to be decided with Oman after war https://bit.ly/4m2yh09

·        More than 100,000 citizens get social security pensions https://bit.ly/48pdZbA

·        'Tamkeen' forum for empowering human resources in heritage, tourism sectors https://bit.ly/41HLguU

·        Rains transform South Al Batinah into vibrant eco-tourism hub https://bit.ly/4m88Zhi

Kuwait

·        Civil Aviation hails ‘historic’ ICAO resolution against Iranian airspace violations https://bit.ly/3O2CKU1

·        Prime Minister leads push for strategic warehouses to strengthen Kuwait’s supply chain https://bit.ly/4dZ47sF

·        22 years on, Kuwait–US strategic alliance continues to shape regional security https://bit.ly/4tlIoj9

·        Jazeera Airways Adds Vijayawada and Lucknow to Growing Network in India https://bit.ly/3Q08fPf

Bahrain

·        Bahrain revises UN Hormuz resolution, drops binding enforcement language https://bit.ly/3QfNVta

·        Amazon cloud operations in Bahrain hit in Iran strike – FT report https://bit.ly/4s7sgRq

·        GFH announces rebrand https://bit.ly/4s5tb4V

·        KFH-Bahrain named ‘Best Private Bank’ by Euromoney https://bit.ly/4v5Go01

·        BBK-NBB merger ‘on track for completion this year’ https://bit.ly/3NYYv7a

·        CBB’s GP15 first edition concludes https://bit.ly/3PJvOvI

Egypt

·        Strong expectations for CBE to hold interest rates https://bit.ly/4dXqBKE

·        Al-Sisi underscores commitment to economic reforms, market stability https://bit.ly/4sQ3aHZ

·        Tax revenues surge 30.8% in first eight months of FY 2025/26: Finance Ministry https://bit.ly/4cj2SDw

·        Shell Egypt, Ministry of Petroleum spotlight youth innovation and entrepreneurship at EGYPES 2026 Youth Impact Ceremony https://bit.ly/4skmtYY

·        FRA chair meets mortgage finance firms to boost activity, efficiency https://bit.ly/4vlxMTo

·        Egypt targets $1bn in annual marble, granite exports https://bit.ly/4m3Ax7D

·        Cairo calls for increased trade and infrastructure cooperation with Gambia https://bit.ly/4m3Aysd

·        Egypt Finance Minister says prioritising essential supplies and investor needs key to mitigating economic risks https://bit.ly/4e3WWzo

·        MIDAR, Gruppo GKSD sign €600m agreement for integrated medical hub in MADA, East Cairo https://bit.ly/4s2Aj1H

Middle East (Regional)

·        How experiential growth is transforming GCC’s retail sector into a lifestyle destination https://bit.ly/3POq2sE

·        Jordan has 2 months of energy reserves amid regional volatility, official says https://bit.ly/3PK7ERH

·        GCC debt spreads hit 5-year high as Iran war rattles markets, Fitch says https://bit.ly/3Obyx0t