2026-04-30

UAE

·        UAE President, Dubai Ruler discuss enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation with King of Bahrain https://bit.ly/4n0Nxer

·        Dubai’s General Network of Government Communication highlights key pillars of effective government communication in responding to regional developments https://bit.ly/4cWwndo

·        Dubai Police lead global operation with FBI, Chinese Police to arrest 276 fraud suspects https://bit.ly/4cTYee7

·        Emirati hospitality key pillar for sustainable tourism growth: DCT Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/425MMY1

·        Emirates NBD reopens GCC debt capital markets with landmark $750 million AT1 issuance https://bit.ly/4ugJOff

·        Economic Development Department launches instant industrial license at AED1,000 to boost Sharjah manufacturing sector https://bit.ly/4tOnwSu

·        Sharjah Excellence Award discusses plans to enhance regional competitiveness and approves 2026 edition timeline https://bit.ly/4vYd6AW

·        Sharjah Media City partners with Ziina to offer Shams firms advanced digital payment solutions https://bit.ly/3RbLHeT

·        UAE identifies 150 vital goods to boost supply chain resilience: Minister of Foreign Trade https://bit.ly/4w2x8KJ

·        Expo Centre Sharjah to host Eid Al Adha Exhibition featuring over 100 brands, 75% discounts https://bit.ly/4mYim3H

·        ALAIN breaks ground on Vida Residences Saadiyat Island https://bit.ly/4w1zLwq

·        ADIB maintains strong momentum in Q1 2026, with net profit before tax up 8% y-o-y to AED 2.1 bn https://bit.ly/48wah00

·        UAE Circular Economy Council discusses role of innovation in growth of food industries https://bit.ly/3QEzHT6

·        AD Ports Group, AZCON Holding sign MoU to explore collaboration in transport, logistics infrastructure https://bit.ly/4cQtB9C

·        Inception to showcase next-generation AI products at 'Make it in the Emirates 2026' https://bit.ly/4cG9ex1

·       Dubai Chamber of Commerce, CBD host open dialogue on banking services solutions for companies https://bit.ly/3OOytnO

·        'Dubai Founders HQ' announces completion of first phase of its accelerator programmes https://bit.ly/4n3c9n9

·        China’s GROW Investment Group secures in-principle approval from ADGM’s FSRA for financial services permission https://bit.ly/4n3cg23

·        DAE revenue surges to record $455.5 million in Q1 2026 as profit before tax hits $120.4 million https://bit.ly/426cD1Z

·        ADNOC focus unchanged after UAE OPEC exit https://bit.ly/4ePCBhJ

·        UAE OPEC exit lifts quota ‘straitjacket’, says Saxo Bank https://bit.ly/4cIChA9

·        Dubai’s hotels rally with exclusive GCC resident offers, igniting a surge in regional travel https://bit.ly/4n3orvE

·        ‘People will always find their way back to flavours they love’: how Benjarong Dubai is reopening with a more focused approach https://bit.ly/49jFQud

·        Dubai launches $272m creative sector boost with free workspaces, grants and global talent push https://bit.ly/4eQiakK

·        UAE approves first nasal adrenaline spray for severe allergies in regional first https://bit.ly/4tppvf3

·        UAE healthcare sector reassures investors as private leaders back system resilience and growth https://bit.ly/4tapiff

·        Abu Dhabi real estate: Modon’s Tara Park sells out with $545m in sales https://bit.ly/4ujOOzY

·        AD Ports inks Azeri transport, logistics infrastructure collaboration deal https://bit.ly/3QJjpIA

·        Dubai’s Aramex refinances $222mln sustainability debt https://bit.ly/3QHMBzF

·        US hedge fund giant Citadel to start operations in Dubai https://bit.ly/4n5YD24

·        DIFC welcomes 775 new companies in Q1 2026 with 62 percent surge, boosting Dubai’s global financial hub status https://bit.ly/4unsGEU

Saudi Arabia

·        Aramco halts May LPG shipments after Juaymah damage https://bit.ly/4cQwffy

·        Kempinski makes Saudi residences debut with Masar Makkah project https://bit.ly/4cGDZC3

·        Shura Island sees first homeowners at SLS The Red Sea Residences https://bit.ly/3Pc4wOv

·        Saudi airlines ranked: Saudia best as complaints reach 2,033 in March https://bit.ly/3QSlyBK

·        Saudi PIF shifts strategy from rapid expansion to value creation, prioritises capital efficiency – Moody’s https://bit.ly/4w2e8fe

·        Sabic swings to Q1 profit, revenue down 6% https://bit.ly/4t3wVUQ

·        SAMA grants 2 new consumer finance licenses https://bit.ly/4uk66Ni

·        Stc Saudi Arabia profits beat expectations in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4uh4XG2

·        Number of homes connected to fiber optic in Saudi Arabia rises 260% in a decade https://bit.ly/4eSBv4M

Qatar

·        Qatar offers business community financial, regulatory and operational relief with new support package https://bit.ly/48ywv1p

·        Qatar launches ‘Hala Summer’ 2026 with festivals, hotel offers, concerts and 5-month tourism push https://bit.ly/4ujGxvM

·        Qatar CPI increases 0.76% in March driven by food prices https://bit.ly/4eStgFZ

·        QSE sees domestic funds and Arab retail investors extend buying support https://bit.ly/3PeWXGR

·        Dibsy brings AI-powered payment intelligence to Qatar merchants https://bit.ly/42Fpoki

Oman

·        Oman launches online tax complaints platform with tracking and faster rulings https://bit.ly/4t3wJVC

·        Sayyid Badr discusses regional and international developments with UN Secretary-General https://bit.ly/4cGF3Wz

·        Royal Hospital launches hi-tech service for diagnosis, treatment of chest diseases https://bit.ly/4n2P9V5

·        Oman participates in GCC finance undersecretaries meeting https://bit.ly/4n3pxaK

Kuwait

·        Gulf Bank wins 2 prestigious awards from International Business Magazine for 2026 https://bit.ly/4tD4z4R

·        Kuwait pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 wins two iF Design Awards https://bit.ly/3QFI54K

·        Kuwait bank deposits rise to 61.26bn dinars in Q1 amid steady credit expansion https://bit.ly/4tb4YdZ

Bahrain

·        Bahrain’s trade relations with US highlighted https://bit.ly/4ugOu4N

Egypt

·        Iran war triggers Egypt debt sell‑off as risk aversion intensifies, premiums rise https://bit.ly/3Pc2kXi

·        Egypt’s Beltone Asset Management plans to launch two new funds in May https://bit.ly/4w0BcuR

·        Egypt’s growth seen resilient amid headwinds from regional conflict https://bit.ly/4d0KgHz

·        Al-Sisi pushes broader educational partnership with Hiroshima University https://bit.ly/4uk7dN1

·        Catalyst Partners Middle East moves ahead with plan to acquire controlling stake in EIH Consulting https://bit.ly/4t7fxi3

·        GE Vernova wins order for power plant upgrades, long-term services in Egypt https://bit.ly/4cM8AwA

·        Contact Financial Holding appoints Manal Abdel Razek as chairperson https://bit.ly/48weMHW

·        Egypt eyes broader partnership with IsDB: Planning Minister https://bit.ly/4eStMUr

·        EU approves Egyptian farmed fish and crustacean exports https://bit.ly/4sZ1bQF

·        Egypt’s IDA streamlines rules for changing, expanding industrial activities https://bit.ly/4t9YYlA

·        Egypt drafts sweeping 355-article Family Law to overhaul century-old personal status regulations https://bit.ly/4cQYKJX

·        Egyptian unemployment rate drops to 6.3% in 2025 amidst economic reforms https://bit.ly/4214dJn

·        Egypt, South Sudan step up talks to boost investment, trade https://bit.ly/48tjWEK

Middle East (Regional)

·        OPEC+ share drops to 45% after UAE exit https://bit.ly/4ddDFLc

·        Local sourcing gains ground as GCC foodservice faces import pressure https://bit.ly/4uipjig

·        Middle East disruptions drag global air cargo demand down 4.8%: IATA https://bit.ly/3OwFw4s

·        Asian Development Bank cuts regional growth forecasts on impact of war in Middle East https://bit.ly/3QRgttp