UAE

·        UAE President and New Zealand Prime Minister discuss ties and regional developments in phone call https://bit.ly/428oo88

·        UAE-Korea CEPA officially enters into force on 1st May https://bit.ly/4upEZ3u

·        Dubai SME provided AED44 million in funding to startups in 2025 https://bit.ly/4vTcblk

·        CBUAE, ICP, ADCB launch digital bank account opening services through 'Tourist Identity' initiative https://bit.ly/499BdTx

·        ADNOC offers clients crude loading outside Gulf amid Strait of Hormuz closure https://bit.ly/48TRYCj

·        UAE launches AI-driven work permit project to boost labor productivity, attract top talent https://bit.ly/4dhmvMH

·        Yasmina, the Arabic AI assistant, is launching a special edition to celebrate the UAE https://bit.ly/4f0BUSK

·        Goldman flags UAE supply upside after OPEC exit https://bit.ly/4tLMguD

·        UAE bans travel to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, urges citizens to leave immediately https://bit.ly/4cYNewa

·        Dubai real estate: New residency rules scrap $204,000 minimum, boosting demand https://bit.ly/4vYKcAZ

·        AWR Group unifies 14 brands under AWR Automotive with 26 showrooms and 27 service centres https://bit.ly/4d3t8RH

·        DIFC to open Prescribed Company regime to all applicants under proposed rule changes https://bit.ly/4vYKeZD

·        Meraas awards $653m contracts for 557 villas in Dubailand https://bit.ly/3QWjTuW

·        Ajman construction contracts hit $1.03bln in Q1 https://bit.ly/42FBREB

·        Dubai gifting marketplace Udora secures $10mln https://bit.ly/4244n2H

·        Abu Dhabi’s Rain Financial acquires Saudi-based Digital Ma’arefa https://bit.ly/4cITmtJ

·        RAKEZ to spotlight investment opportunities at Make it in the Emirates 2026 https://bit.ly/4tJZqYL

·        PCFC records over 9 million vehicles entering ports, free zones in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4upEoyP

·        First digital system to track marine fishing activated in Sharjah, Fujairah to enhance national fisheries management https://bit.ly/4cKQfl3

·        Sharjah Chamber strengthens engagement with entrepreneurs in Eastern Region https://bit.ly/3QWsZb3

·        UAE Attorney-General refers network of 13 defendants, six firms to State Security Court over bid to transit military material to Port Sudan Authority

·        ADX hosts region’s first IOP for US-based ETF https://bit.ly/4vYHETr

·        DSCE, MBRF explore enhancing institutional cooperation https://bit.ly/4cXlb0d

·        New opening: AlphaMind adds wagyu-led Sutēki to Dubai Harbour portfolio https://bit.ly/4cISWDF

·        Commercial Bank International posts AED47.1 million net profit in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4eVY1K5

·        Dubai Financial Market Q1/26 net profit up +43%; ADTV exceeds AED1 billion https://bit.ly/4dhHIGf

·        Bank of Sharjah AGM approves 6.5% dividend as net profit soars 89% in 2025 https://bit.ly/4naMSra

·        Mashreq reports AED1.9 billion net profit in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/3QyDbGR

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia’s GDP grows 2.8 percent in Q1 2026 on broad-based economic expansion https://bit.ly/4em4YEc

·        Red Sea yacht rental licences rise as Saudi Arabia grows maritime tourism https://bit.ly/49fV0k7

·        Saudi jobs market surges as 74 per cent of firms plan hiring, skills shortages hit 93 per cent https://bit.ly/4mZh7B6

·        Saudia unveils summer 2026 routes: 8 seasonal destinations across Europe, Türkiye, Egypt and Oman amid fleet expansion https://bit.ly/3QTvD1h

·        Saudi backers say LIV Golf no longer fits with investment strategy https://bit.ly/4cLeMXe

·        Saudi shipping firm Bahri posts 303% profit rise amid Gulf disruption https://bit.ly/48zF1gI

·        Saudi Arabia, France discuss enhancing mining sector partnership https://bit.ly/494RCIQ

·        Saudi rail network carries 45m passengers, 4m tonnes of freight in Q1 https://bit.ly/4cIvB4W

·        Saudi EXIM Bank signs reinsurance agreement with its US counterpart https://bit.ly/4tLMIsP

Qatar

·        Qatar boosts business with new QFZ and QFC support measures for thousands of firms https://bit.ly/4dgxkOZ

·        Qatar real estate trading volume falls 5.7% week on week to $120.5m https://bit.ly/42bm28z

·        QFC introduces targeted measures to support firms' operations and business continuity https://bit.ly/4urBQ3f

Oman

·        Oman to launch AI economic special zone in Muscat to attract investments, boost digital transformation https://bit.ly/4cVK8cj

·        Foreign Minister discusses bilateral relations with French official https://bit.ly/49jzif6

Kuwait

·        Gulf Bank records KD 9.4 million in net profit for first quarter of 2026 https://bit.ly/3P1rQyi

·        NBK, Nazaha discuss strengthening partnership to support financial literacy, integrity in society https://bit.ly/4t1hXi5

·        CMA eases reporting rules for single-person securities firms https://bit.ly/4cW56rH

·        China sees opportunity in crisis, reaffirms support for Kuwait, regional stability https://bit.ly/4ely3j8

·        Prime Minister leads unified govt drive to meet FATF compliance benchmarks https://bit.ly/42Czhzg

Bahrain

·        Air India Express resumes flights to Bahrain, Qatar https://bit.ly/4uGzei7

·        Bahrain facing escalation in sophisticated DDoS attacks https://bit.ly/42rYI6N

·        CBB bond issue oversubscribed by 210 per cent https://bit.ly/3QLwHEs

Egypt

·        Minor Hotels to open urban luxury wellness resort in New Cairo https://bit.ly/3QEzNdu

·        Egypt’s listed SPAC Catalyst Partners plans to acquire precious metals investment firm https://bit.ly/4w3Qijs

·        The Facility Investing for Employment launches a New Call for Proposals in Egypt https://bit.ly/4tKgWwh

·        Sisi: Workers are nation’s strength, pillars of development https://bit.ly/4n2m4ct

·        Egypt expands job creation, prepares digital employment platform https://bit.ly/4elyPwy

·        President Sisi inspects NERC factory https://bit.ly/4cVc3ZY

·        Egypt marks Labour Day with launch of rail manufacturing hub in Port Said https://bit.ly/4mZRVKK

·        Egypt’s debt service payments fall 19% to $6.4 bln in Q1 FY 25/26 https://bit.ly/4tcfCRA

·        Egypt’s expat remittances jump 28% to $29.4 bln, bolstering FX inflows amid reforms https://bit.ly/42KLFgw

Middle East (Regional)

·        GCC Secretary-General highlights milestones in industrial integration https://bit.ly/42FlgAK

·        Global air demand rises 2.1% amid regional divergence https://bit.ly/42blgIH

·        Air cargo demand drops 4.8% amid Middle East disruption https://bit.ly/4dgOPyG

·        Canada draws majors as Middle East risk rises https://bit.ly/48TSsID

·        Arab producers urged to boost crude storage post Hormuz closure https://bit.ly/4w80mYQ

·        GCC states continue with determination to enhance economic integration: GCC chief https://bit.ly/42E4guL