UAE

·        UAE named world’s best place to start a business for 5th year https://bit.ly/4tCnXyT

·        UAE ADNOC tanker crosses Hormuz, first loaded LNG shipment since Iran war: report https://bit.ly/4vWN1SK

·        Its Time! Emirates’ iconic A380 returns to Dubai with world-first Starlink Wi-Fi onboard https://bit.ly/4cybXbO

·        Eurogulf Transformer pushes investment in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone to AED100 million https://bit.ly/4twZ0oA

·        Mohammed bin Rashid visits world’s largest privately owned dates factory at Dubai Industrial City https://bit.ly/4vWI2l5

·        National Agricultural Centre signs new partnership to boost food security, local produce https://bit.ly/4d62IQh

·        Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launches ‘Empowering Women Farmers’ initiative https://bit.ly/4cOBEUb

·        Dubai Healthcare City breaks ground on two flagship projects https://bit.ly/4nevUs1

·        ADNOC L&S takes delivery of sixth next-generation LNG carrier https://bit.ly/3P6uBhW

·        Emirates Growth Fund named Exclusive Growth Capital Partner at Make it in the Emirates 2026 https://bit.ly/3QMKkDi

·        Quiqup launches 'Shop Local' platform to support UAE SMEs, local brands https://bit.ly/3P6NUaX

·        Gulf Navigation changes name to Etihad Energy Holding, approves share buyback of up to 5% https://bit.ly/4u7lVXs

·        RTA and Dubai Police Launch the Personal Mobility Monitoring Unit to Monitor and Enforce Compliance Among Users of Personal Mobility Means https://bit.ly/3JGYsuE

·        UAE President hosts Mauritanian counterpart in Abu Dhabi to boost economic renewable energy, bilateral ties https://bit.ly/4tvvy2i

·        $6.48 billion https://bit.ly/42xNSvL

·        Abu Dhabi’s Bloom Holding launches three digital property apps for brokers, owners and residents https://bit.ly/49e3vMB

·        UAE Banks Federation approves 2026 strategy for growth, inclusion, Emiratization, after strong 2025 https://bit.ly/49bM5jG

·        Dubai Residential REIT delivers 8.4 percent revenue growth in Q1 2026 as GAV rises to

·        Etihad expands US routes with Chicago, Charlotte boost https://bit.ly/4tEKknz

·        Petro Rabigh cuts losses below regulatory threshold https://bit.ly/4eKJ4ui

·        COYA partners with Dubai Cares for Mama Quilla philanthropic initiative https://bit.ly/4eeO1LN

·        Sharjah unveils QAND, a bold new confection to challenge Dubai’s chocolate crown https://bit.ly/4edMOVc

·        UAE warns of ‘deep crisis of confidence’ after Iran escalation reshapes Gulf security landscape https://bit.ly/4mUUrlm

·        Dubai hotels unite behind GCC resident offers to boost summer regional travel demand https://bit.ly/4sVzZCp

·        Emirates Driving Company records 13% revenue growth in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/3P1ZqV3

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Crown Prince reviews a decade of Vision 2030 achievements as it enters third phase https://bit.ly/4udAEQC

·        How corporate and MICE demand is changing in Jeddah https://bit.ly/4cDxHTO

·        Saudi awards $490m museum contract as $63.2bn Diriyah project drives culture, jobs, tourism https://bit.ly/4sYRrWy

·        Saudi sports boom: Riyadh forum draws 5,000, secures 70 deals, unveils $267m projects https://bit.ly/3P20Oad

·        McDonald’s supersizes Saudi impact with $960m GDP contribution, 22,500 jobs https://bit.ly/4vWJZxV

·        Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 final phase begins with $1.31tr GDP, 123m tourists https://bit.ly/3OHzrlJ

·        Saudi banks post record quarterly profits of $6.4bn https://bit.ly/4tHKlHi

·        Intellectual property ownership boosts SME business value by 65%, official says https://bit.ly/4tHKnyU

·        PIF’s SALIC acquires 80% stake in Olam Agri to scale global footprint https://bit.ly/48nTlZI

·        Lenovo prepares to produce 2m units annually from Riyadh factory by 2026 https://bit.ly/4tJ1Siu

Qatar

·        Qatar Airways resumes daily flights to Bahrain and Kozhikode from May 1 https://bit.ly/3QvFaM1

·        Baladna achieves 6% net profit growth in Q1 2026, demonstrates operational resilience amid regional tensions, and strengthens Qatar’s food security https://bit.ly/4sYRXns

·        QNB’s ISO 9001:2015 certification extended to international network https://bit.ly/4cRzJ1u

·        Doha Bank is 1st Qatari bank to integrate QDI on mobile banking app https://bit.ly/4cYHsLg

Oman

·        Oman pours $4.9bn into 493 food security projects, setting sights on 400 more in 2026 https://bit.ly/42whxFF

·        Oman secures over $520m in investments across economic zones https://bit.ly/4vWGdEU

·        Oman-Russia economic ties surge as trade quadruples and exports jump tenfold https://bit.ly/4dbcHni

·        Scheme for measuring performance of projects, local content outlined https://bit.ly/4vVNHI8

Kuwait           

·        Kuwait oil pipeline $7bn stake sale draws JPMorgan, HSBC as lenders in $6bn financing deal https://bit.ly/4n0x4as

·        Zain Kuwait tops Service Hero’s Telecom ranking for 14th time, country’s leading ISP for 10th time https://bit.ly/41VVBnh

·        InvestGB enters partnership with Omniya to support sustainability efforts in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4ufBHzD

·        Kuwait’s car imports hit 1.54 billion dinars in 2025, up nearly 16 percent https://bit.ly/4tCfEDp

·        Kuwait diversifies exports while imports remain tied to key global suppliers https://bit.ly/4tATFMV

Bahrain

·        Bahrain offers tourism businesses deferral of Q1 fees to support sector https://bit.ly/4nexzxL

·        Bahrain Bourse set to host capital markets conference https://bit.ly/3OxnZZU

·        ONE App launches new digital financing features https://bit.ly/4cVMx73

Egypt

·        Vantage Capital invests $45m in MIDO, a leading Egypt-based speciality paints coatings manufacturer https://bit.ly/4eewofa

·        Finance Ministry steps up investor outreach to showcase Egypt’s economic vision https://bit.ly/3R5GC7P

·        Al-Sisi, Russian aide Patrushev discuss Suez Canal industrial zone, El Dabaa nuclear plant in Cairo https://bit.ly/4cMiPB5

·        Egypt, Kenya deepen health, pharmaceutical cooperation to strengthen African health security https://bit.ly/41VVRmf

·        Opella appoints Murali Rao as AMET Brand and Innovation Head https://bit.ly/49gqMgX

·        CIB completes EGP 1.307bn securitisation issuance for B.TECH https://bit.ly/4uyMFAD

·        French companies plan new renewable energy projects in Egypt, ambassador says https://bit.ly/42E8JgV

·        Egypt seals rail deals to localize 500 AC coaches, boost fleet modernization https://bit.ly/41VW5K7

·        Industry Minister meets Savola Group, backs expansion, local manufacturing drive https://bit.ly/4u8Gvqn

·        EBRD extends EGP 250m facility to Fawry Microfinance to boost youth-led enterprises https://bit.ly/3QMMO4A

Middle East (Regional)

·        MENA business travel demand remains strong in Q1 2026, supported by 20 percent surge in February https://bit.ly/48vp5vY

·        Strong buffers support GCC stability as financial conditions tighten: report https://bit.ly/4eMwzhS