2026-04-08

UAE

·        Borouge shareholders approve $1.32 billion FY 2025 dividend https://bit.ly/3Q9sYjD

·        UAE President and Japan’s Prime Minister discuss expanding bilateral cooperation under CEPA https://bit.ly/4t3v6rS

·        Dubai residential property transactions reach 44,100 in Q1 as off-plan market strengthens https://bit.ly/41oizmH

·        UAE has ‘sufficient, diversified energy sources’ to meet domestic needs despite Strait of Hormuz tensions, Al Mazrouei says https://bit.ly/4c7ajwg

·        'Dubai Chamber' gathers 70 gold, jewellery leaders to enhance sector resilience https://bit.ly/3O3845h

·        Dubai World Trade Centre welcomes nearly 3 million participants in 2025 https://bit.ly/4du32ci

·        ‘BASE39’ in Sharjah launches first creative industries gathering https://bit.ly/4sgJ08L

·        Sheikh Khaled, Nubank CEO discuss expanding digital banking and financial services in MENA https://bit.ly/47OSFvZ

·        Dubai firm launches DIY PR platform for UAE restaurants https://bit.ly/4bXTqW1

·        Entrepreneur launches service for residents leaving the UAE with car returns and home closures https://bit.ly/4e8pUOI

·        Dubai hotel bets on long-stay living as some residents rethink renting https://bit.ly/4sjEoi8

·        Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets CEO of Nubank for digital banking and financial services https://bit.ly/4tCOTOQ

·        Ministry of Climate Change and Environment reveals agenda for Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 https://bit.ly/4e8U44q

·        Dragon Oil announces new oil discovery in Gulf of Suez in collaboration with GUPCO https://bit.ly/47I02p6

·        Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre reports 160.7% growth in transactions in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4slaMBe

·        Ajman real estate transactions reach AED1.66 billion in March https://bit.ly/4e5NBan

·        UAE Minister confirms energy security as Eastern port capacity increased by 20-fold https://bit.ly/41RUK6P

·        Curbside Alchemy returns to Alserkal Avenue this April https://bit.ly/4bXmHjJ

·        MBME Group, Comera Financial Holdings announce strategic collaboration https://bit.ly/4sp2s3o

·        ADFD highlights key projects strengthening global healthcare access on World Health Day https://bit.ly/4sjbLl6

·        FTA conducted 176,000 market inspection visits in 2025, up 89% YoY https://bit.ly/4snBVn8

·        Ministry of Finance signs MoU with University of Sharjah to strengthen cooperation in open data, financial data analytics https://bit.ly/41gGxQP

·        PureHealth sharholders approve AED600 million dividend for 2025 https://bit.ly/4ve8oic

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi banks boost market capitalizations during Q1 2026, says S&P Global https://bit.ly/3Q6AWtR

·        Aramco Ventures backs US climate tech firm in $36m funding round https://bit.ly/41gBWy2

·        Hotel careers in Saudi: The latest job opportunities in hospitality and operations https://bit.ly/4rz9Wkz

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

·        Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum https://bit.ly/4mcjKz2

·        Saudi Kingdom Holding taps Sumou for Riyadh project targeting $1bln in sales https://bit.ly/4tqwNiI

·        Saudi’s BinDawood to acquire 51% stake in Vaza for $58mln https://bit.ly/4mhxloJ

·        Saudi real estate sector offering $6.3bn opportunities to global investors: Knight Frank https://bit.ly/4t01njJ

·        How does Saudi Arabia maintain price stability despite the war? https://bit.ly/3O39Q6r

·        Saudi commercial registrations reach 1.89m as 71k new businesses launch in Q1 https://bit.ly/4bWBWcC

·        Saudi data center capacity expands sixfold since Vision 2030 launch https://bit.ly/4sm9i9J

·        Saudi Arabia succeeded in redirecting its oil exports: IMF https://bit.ly/4c72Ezv

·        AlUla expands ecological restoration with one million native seedlings https://bit.ly/4sp2yYG

·        Tourism expansion in Jazan drives increase in accommodation https://bit.ly/3O4znMy

Qatar

·       Iran halts Qatar LNG tankers near Strait of Hormuz despite prior transit deal https://bit.ly/4cvQ6S9

·       Qatar Chamber Food Security Committee holds meeting on inflow of consumer goods https://bit.ly/4tty2O9

·       QCB governor meets French envoy https://bit.ly/4sSyZQg

·       QSE-listed insurers record stronger than expected top-line growth in 2025 https://bit.ly/4v7z3gy

·       Vodafone Qatar introduces new portfolio of business mobile and fixed plans https://bit.ly/4cwFYIQ

Oman

·        Three injured in fire at Sohar tyre factory https://bit.ly/3QbtLk9

·        Oman, Libya discuss ways to boost economic cooperation https://bit.ly/4sY5zjR

·        Workshop on naturally occurring radioactive material waste facility project conducted https://bit.ly/4t16G2j

·        Youth Committee reviews Riyada’s initiatives to empower SMEs https://bit.ly/4vhtlZE

·        Oman aims for tech-driven healthcare services in line with Vision 2040 goals https://bit.ly/4cx0tVK

Kuwait

·        Jazeera Airways defers dividend decision citing uncertainty https://bit.ly/3Qppwl2

·        Beyout subsidiary secures $7.24mln loan with Kuwait International Bank https://bit.ly/41YEBwp

·        Zain Group holds AGM with quorum of 77.7% https://bit.ly/48BoJDR

·        NBK concludes all deferred Al-Jawhara draws https://bit.ly/4sh80N5

·        Kuwait Commerce Min. forbids over-KD-10 cash transactions https://bit.ly/3Q9weLT

Bahrain

·        Bahrain Family Leisure to proceed with reverse merger with Truffle Hospitality https://bit.ly/4t9kJ5G

·        Report highlights sustained investor confidence in kingdom https://bit.ly/4sjWC39

Egypt

·        BP to boost Egypt gas output by 140m cubic feet per day in July https://bit.ly/4spa7OV

·        Egypt’s Safaga 2 terminal receives giant cranes as logistics hub project nears completion https://bit.ly/4spqdbF

·        Egypt’s Lucky secures $23m Series B to drive credit expansion across North Africa https://bit.ly/4sk7i1K

·        Social Solidarity Minister reviews progress of Strategic Financial System for Economic Empowerment https://bit.ly/4sEDQE1

·        MSMEDA, Upper Egypt Development Authority partner to develop production clusters https://bit.ly/41l92g7

·        AOI explores industrial, defence cooperation with DR Congo https://bit.ly/4sj3A8E

·        Egypt, UNDP discuss expanding water climate adaptation projects https://bit.ly/4tEtrch

·        Egypt aims to drill 100 exploratory wells by 2026 to boost production, Badawi says at AmCham roundtable https://bit.ly/4txnT39

·        Spending priorities shift in Q4 FY 2025/26 amid exceptional conditions: Finance Minister https://bit.ly/4ttNYjt

·        Industry Minister engages AmCham Egypt to advance US-Egypt trade, investment ties https://bit.ly/4tCKPy8

·        EGP 10.4bn disbursed under National Veal Project, benefiting over 45,000 breeders: Agriculture Minister https://bit.ly/4sWBIrQ

Middle East (Regional)

·        Can Asia survive Hormuz squeeze as 80 percent of LNG/oil flows face $100+ Brent shock? https://bit.ly/4vlW6o8

·        Middle East airline tracker for cancellations and routes https://bit.ly/4tztupM

·        IEC Telecom raises the bar for offshore welfare at Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/3PXTZqf

·        Here are the Gulf energy sites damaged in the Iran war so far https://bit.ly/3PVNtQS

·        Marriott switches to Coca-Cola, ending Pepsi’s 30-year run as hotel partner https://bit.ly/3O5fAww

·        Oil slides below $100, stocks soar as Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire https://bit.ly/3OmUytj

·        Strait of Hormuz traffic rises to highest level in weeks as passage deals expand https://bit.ly/4cuDJFT

·        Syria expects 149% public revenue surge; creates mining, electricity, water entities https://bit.ly/4sj2gCI