UAE
· Etihad launches Dhaka services https://bit.ly/4dCNnYk
· ENOC, 7X sign deal to expand logistics, retail services across UAE https://bit.ly/4cbKVFI
· Dubai Chamber of Commerce holds open dialogue with 86 private sector representatives to support financial resilience https://bit.ly/4tVFzWz
· Dubai real estate demand remains stable as core communities continue to attract strong interest https://bit.ly/3OtNMSv
· AD Ports secures favorable $2.5 billion refinancing from FAB, Emirates NBD Capital Limited https://bit.ly/4tCRzff
· Dubai’s residential property market secures 44,100 transactions in Q1 2026, off-plan sales rise 10.3 percent https://bit.ly/47PVVr2
· Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Emirates NBD hold dialogue with private sector to support financial resilience https://bit.ly/47RBYQF
· UAE moves to shield SMEs from fuel and supply chain shocks https://bit.ly/4tvM2XH
· Abu Dhabi welcomes 26.6 million visitors in 2025, driving hotel revenues to Dh9.1 billion https://bit.ly/4vgnROM
· Consumer confidence in Dubai is showing up in unexpected places, like youth sports https://bit.ly/4moGU5G
· Choithrams pressing ahead with expansion plans in the UAE https://bit.ly/4dD0kkL
· UAE leads regional logistics sector transformation to bolster supply chain resilience https://bit.ly/4c09CWN
· World Bank slashes 2026 Middle East growth forecast after energy sector turmoil https://bit.ly/4bZMcRl
· Fujairah reinforces its geological standing with three mining zones, unique rock diversity https://bit.ly/3PUIrUQ
· Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, Minexx to deploy AI-enabled mineral processing in DRC https://bit.ly/3Qtxb1G
· Ajman Chamber Food Working Groups review supply chain developments https://bit.ly/4sVFTnP
· New tomato farm in Al Ain to produce 150,000 kgs of tomatoes, strengthening the UAE’s local food production https://bit.ly/4mj15lj
· Dubai marketing firm Sociabl launches campaign to provide free video production to UAE businesses https://bit.ly/4vjQN8C
· CBUAE, CBB sign AED 20 billion AED/BHD Currency Swap Agreement https://bit.ly/4vgXPuG
· SCCI’s Sectoral Business Groups praise Sharjah’s robust, resilient economy for supporting business sustainability https://bit.ly/4sYymod
· 6 understated things to do in the UAE this April https://bit.ly/4mimeMp
· Yas Island unveils ‘The Answer is Yas’ campaign to lead the all-inclusive travel boom https://bit.ly/3O5mhyD
Saudi Arabia
· Al Rajhi Bank (Malaysia) secures footprint in I-Bhd smart urban development https://bit.ly/4sr5unE
· Saudi Arabia records 16 percent rise in domestic tourism to 28.9 million in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4tBhlAn
· Saudi ministers spotlight importance of King Abdullah Port in strengthening connectivity with Gulf states https://bit.ly/41WLEFW
· IHG expands Riyadh portfolio with new Crowne Plaza opening https://bit.ly/4c09wyp
· What it takes to operate luxury hotels in Riyadh today https://bit.ly/4cd0DjL
· Saudi Arabia to develop 27 eco-cultural heritage sites across national parks https://bit.ly/3PY0xFo
· Saudi Investment Bank plans riyal AT1 sukuk issuance via private placement https://bit.ly/41UAbqm
· Saudi PIF anchors King Street fund targeting MENA https://bit.ly/3OtLHpG
· Saudi carrier flyadeal launches flights from Riyadh to Neom https://bit.ly/4tBnlJA
· Ship owners await clarity on Hormuz deal to free 800 stranded vessels https://bit.ly/4tBnqNo
· Saudi cultural fund deploys $205m in Q1 to boost creative sector https://bit.ly/48nLxXD
· Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan eye $30bn in joint investments https://bit.ly/41msMQA
· Messe Frankfurt postpones Riyadh exhibitions due to regional security concerns https://bit.ly/47LMEAf
· Saudi domestic tourism rises 16% in Q1 2026: Ministry https://bit.ly/4srK3mD
Qatar
· Qatar Financial Centre adds over 800 new firms in Q1 2026, up 57 percent https://bit.ly/48lvbyI
· Qatar Economic Forum postponed to later in 2026 amid regional tensions https://bit.ly/4vkGL72
· Qatar Central Bank Says Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise 2.21% Year-on-Year https://bit.ly/4cjjZE7
· QFCRA launches refreshed brand identity https://bit.ly/47Nmjlj
Oman
· Omani initiative 'Ismaani' wins award in Qatar https://bit.ly/4mfILte
· Opaz board enhances role of zones in attracting high-value investments https://bit.ly/3QtoTa7
· Logistics sector investments reached OMR3.3 billion: Hamoud Al Maawali https://bit.ly/4cg539C
· RAM concludes Leadership for Startups Programme https://bit.ly/48kWitM
· Digital economy contribution to reach OMR 1.5 billion by 2030 https://bit.ly/4sYGWDr
Kuwait
· National Bank of Kuwait temporarily closes three branches as precautionary measure https://bit.ly/3OpNxYG
· Kuwait Finance House gets nod for $650mln AT1 sukuk https://bit.ly/4sy9lj2
· ‘Kuwait accelerates industrial shift as war rattles regional economies’ https://bit.ly/4mj1T9P
· Kuwait Airways to resume Chennai and Paris flights via Dammam https://bit.ly/3PPnue1
Bahrain
· Bahrain International Airport begins gradual resumption of flights https://bit.ly/4cjRdDr
· CBB and UAE central bank sign BD2bn currency swap deal https://bit.ly/41mGJOw
· Region’s Sharia-compliant lenders ‘showing resilience’ https://bit.ly/4c0auux
Egypt
· Eni makes 2Tcf gas discovery offshore Egypt https://bit.ly/4c09h6t
· Indorama to invest $525m in Egypt fertiliser plant targeting 80% exports https://bit.ly/4c1kxzD
· Egypt to add 2,500 MW of renewable energy in 2026 https://bit.ly/47TxusO
· Egypt temporarily lists 6 state-owned firms on EGX under IPO programme https://bit.ly/4cwZ0Pf
· EDECS, MEDLOG partner to build landmark Dry Port in 10th of Ramadan City https://bit.ly/3OdBkpN
· MSMEDA, Outreach partner to expand non-financial services for entrepreneurs under ‘Orange Corners’ https://bit.ly/3PW7AOV
· CBE bars credit facilities for unregistered entities https://bit.ly/4c0sDbK
· Government addresses challenges with clarity, decisiveness: Minister of Planning https://bit.ly/47QCi29
· Egypt’s Industry Minister discusses boosting competitiveness of handicrafts sector https://bit.ly/4vkDZP8
· Housing Minister meets MPs to discuss citizens’ demands, development priorities https://bit.ly/4miAzsn
Middle East (Regional)
· GCC banking sector revenues hit record high at $37.4 billion in Q4 2025 https://bit.ly/4tztDJF
· Iraq tests oil exports as Hormuz transit resumes under Iran exemption https://bit.ly/3Ov6lFU