2026-04-14

UAE

·        UAE, Uzbekistan discuss strengthening partnerships in new economy sectors https://bit.ly/41yTjdz

·        EDB injects AED 20 mn daily to sustain UAE business operations, market stability https://bit.ly/3QluBe9

·        EWEC opens Q2 2026 clean energy certificates auction to empower organisations to lead global energy transition https://bit.ly/3Oo13ft

·        SEDD launch its 2026–2028 strategic plan https://bit.ly/4c8lQg6

·        UAE to participate at 19th Defence Services Asia in Malaysia https://bit.ly/4vyYlVk

·        Sharjah Islamic Bank reports net profit of AED 381 mn, up 19.4% in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4cnmOno

·        UAE-China Business Promotion Conference explores strengthening strategic partnerships in trade & investment https://bit.ly/41AmBIL

·        Renewable power capacity continues to grow at record speed, with 692 GW added in 2025: IRENA https://bit.ly/4dH9XPq

·        CBUAE achieves international BS 13500 certification in effective governance management systems https://bit.ly/48IycJy

·        Al Ansari Exchange, Etihad Credit Bureau launch individual credit report service through Al Ansari Exchange branches https://bit.ly/4cp4XfY

·        Capital Market Authority issues Virtual Assets Framework https://bit.ly/4t8AyJU

·        FANR’s Board of Management reviews Barakah operations, approves research agreements https://bit.ly/3QlvZNT

·        DWTC Free Zone partners with Wio Bank to provide digital banking solutions for businesses https://bit.ly/4sCsCjh

·        Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure signs insurance agreement with Sukoon Takaful to provide financial protection for housing beneficiaries https://bit.ly/4ta622B

·        Etihad Airways launches five new destinations, 28 additional flights to China https://bit.ly/4tLCAQj

·        Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, China Premier sign clean energy, tech MoUs amid $111 billion 2025 non-oil trade surge https://bit.ly/4ciEf8Q

·        CBUAE launches new Central Securities Depository to boost capital markets infrastructure for debt, sukuk https://bit.ly/3Ogs3gW

·        Dubai Healthcare City Authority launches economic measures to support partners, enhance opportunities for sustainable growth https://bit.ly/4dR7Fxn

·        DAE and Blackstone launch Equator aircraft investment scheme https://bit.ly/4ca4SOz

·        How I got my job as… Artistic Director of Esposa Group, the largest bridal chain in GCC https://bit.ly/4c7A4xQ

·        Funkcoolio and Harummanis communal table: How one Dubai chef is bringing community through food https://bit.ly/4c8dXHx

·        Hotel Refurbishment Scheme launched in Al Ain https://bit.ly/3QjNazq

·        Abu Dhabi, Dubai named world’s best cities for entrepreneurs in 2026 https://bit.ly/4dGeMbL

·        Dubai unifies Golden Visa, property and retiree residency services in new government integration push https://bit.ly/4csR6p5

·        Dubai retail property sales jump nearly 50% to $1.25bn as tenants cling to prime locations https://bit.ly/3OnNDQC

·        Emirates schedules more flights from Dubai in April https://bit.ly/4t9cw1v

·        UAE’s e& money launches digital gold trading with AED10 entry point https://bit.ly/4vq04vS

·        Petrobras in talks with Mubadala to repurchase Brazil’s Mataripe refinery amid diesel price surge https://bit.ly/4cGCPWV

·        Dubai RTA installs 726 bus shelters to improve connectivity across the Emirate https://bit.ly/3ODAjrm

·        UAE construction firms could unlock tax credits of up to 50% under new R&D regime https://bit.ly/4svShd8

·        Metal Park launches new cut-and-bend rebar capacity https://bit.ly/4t9ETfY

Saudi Arabia

·       US$6.3bn poised to enter Saudi property market as conditions stabilise https://bit.ly/3OGmdWd

·       SLS The Red Sea launches a collection of dining concepts on Shura Island https://bit.ly/4tFUuUn

·       Saudi Arabia implements Financial Control Law to modernise public sector oversight https://bit.ly/3OySgY9

·       Riyadh Metro launches naming rights tender for five stations in 10-year deals https://bit.ly/4tLEnov

·       Saudi women lead growth with 43.8% of enterprises and rising labour participation https://bit.ly/4ta7RfX

·       Saudi recalls 33,250 Toyota and Lexus cars over rear camera malfunction risk https://bit.ly/4vy0hxi

·       Saudi Arabia raises Qiwa contract compliance to 85% in April, 90% by June 2026 https://bit.ly/3Q9PtoH

·       Why Saudi Arabia’s digital future demands more than bandwidth https://bit.ly/4efZcnq

·       Saudi contract awards jump over 450% in March to $4.2bn https://bit.ly/4cwuHr4

·       Saudi Arabia issues 221 new industrial licenses, 112 factories begin production in February https://bit.ly/41wlHwU

·       E-payments make 85% of total individual transactions in 2025: SAMA https://bit.ly/4vy1vbS

·       Saudia, NSG launch one of Kingdom’s most advanced in-flight connectivity services https://bit.ly/4ehEcN1

·       Saudi expat remittances fall to $3.34bn in February https://bit.ly/4elENgJ

Qatar

·        QatarEnergy expands international portfolio with new hydrocarbon discovery offshore the Republic of Congo https://bit.ly/4cjUIth

·        Al-Kuwari holds bilateral talks with global financial institutions in New York https://bit.ly/3PZi0gO

·        Commercial Bank net profit before Pillar Two tax tops QR538mn in Q1 https://bit.ly/3NZ7VQo

·        QIC wins twin accolades at The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4tbhxa0

·        QIB named ‘Qatar’s Best Private Bank’ by Euromoney https://bit.ly/4vuegUI

Oman

·        Oman strengthens aviation ambitions with higher passenger volumes, new routes and improved financial results https://bit.ly/481ebhc

·        OQ delivers 25% profit jump on strong 2025 performance https://bit.ly/3OBfBbG

·        Oman inflation rises 3.6% in March https://bit.ly/4252dzD

·        Oman gas output rises 1.3% as oil production, exports increase https://bit.ly/4mpV5qZ

·        President of Botswana affirms his country's intention to open embassy in Muscat https://bit.ly/4sBg1wC

·        Municipal Council of Al Dakhiliyah Governorate discusses housing, planning projects https://bit.ly/4tfjbaw

·        Housing Ministry showcases its projects and initiatives https://bit.ly/4voNRrv

·        Oman to develop domestic aviation network linking governorates https://bit.ly/4cG5oUy

·        Housing Ministry showcases its projects and initiatives https://bit.ly/4voNRrv

Kuwait

·        Kuwaiti consortium forms company for Al Muthanna real estate PPP project https://bit.ly/3Q5CILX

·        Kuwait’s United Real Estate signs $81mln loan with local bank https://bit.ly/48JOMZw

·        Zain Kuwait clinches triple titles from Ookla Speedtest https://bit.ly/4msuf1r

·        Kuwait citizenship law amendments published in official gazette https://bit.ly/4cpMhg4

·        Kuwait and India review regional developments in high-level call https://bit.ly/4sv4OxG

·        Kuwait tightens donation controls, bans cash transfers to safeguard funds https://bit.ly/4szb87l

Bahrain

·        Bahrain central bank launches loan deferral programme to support the economy https://bit.ly/4mtm84z

·        Non-oil sector drives 3.5 per cent growth https://bit.ly/4tKEh0a

Egypt

·       Raedbots launches as Egypt’s first local industrial robotics manufacturer https://bit.ly/4sBrlIZ

·       Egypt targets annual vaccine output of 140 million doses by 2030 https://bit.ly/4t9FX3s

·       Military Production Minister explores expanded cooperation with India’s Parasn https://bit.ly/4tJtUKb

·       Industry Minister issues new rules for licensing industrial activities outside designated zones https://bit.ly/4sxyOck

·       Planning Minister explores strengthening strategic partnership with World Bank https://bit.ly/4cDI9uh

·       Egypt, Uganda deepen economic ties, Nile cooperation https://bit.ly/3Q5DVTv

·       Petrogulf boosts Gulf of Suez output by 10,000 barrels per day https://bit.ly/48sn6bC

·       A-Plus secures ministerial approval for Jiran Residence in October Gardens https://bit.ly/4t5ovNv

·       Free Brokers platform records EGP 1bn in third-party sales in Q1, targets EGP 4bn for 2026 https://bit.ly/4ciPcZr

Middle East (Regional)

·        Dana Gas resumes production at Khor Mor after disruption https://bit.ly/4vuczGQ

·        A fragile truce hinders the recovery of Gulf cariers https://bit.ly/424EsaO

·        President Costa to visit United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar https://bit.ly/4sz8QoL