2026-04-09

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