UAE
· UAE EtihadWE signs EPC agreement with NMDC Infra, Lantania for Fujairah I IWP 60 MIGD desalination plant https://bit.ly/42htGyd
· UAE National Pavilion draws significant attention on opening day of 2026 International Defence and Aviation Exhibition in Istanbul https://bit.ly/4upT14X
· du Tech’s National Hypercloud receives UAE Cyber Security Council certification https://bit.ly/3PjQCKi
· Sharjah Chamber, Emirates Growth Fund sign MoU to expand SME financing, support https://bit.ly/492YdUr
· EDGE, Kerno partner for local production of critical network encryptors https://bit.ly/48EwEAC
· EDB signs strategic partnership with MBZUAI to advance AI education https://bit.ly/4utz9xV
· Reem Bank sets ambitious plans for industrial financing over five years https://bit.ly/4cSyyjr
· AD Ports Group partners with CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, CMA CGM Group to extend inland reach across UAE and wider region https://bit.ly/3OOcNIu
· UAE CMA’s delivers record 2025 with 24.16 percent daily trading surge to $601.8 million, $5.1 billion foreign inflows https://bit.ly/4uc9VEN
· UAE’s Sheikh Zayed Housing Program issues 759 housing approvals worth $167.73 million in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/3QHSgpD
· Morgan Stanley joins ADX as first international investment bank Remote Trading Member https://bit.ly/3QT8R9R
· Make it in the Emirates 2026: Etihad Rail spotlights importance of local suppliers as it gears up for phased passenger launch in 2026 https://bit.ly/3P4Jlhe
· Make it in the Emirates 2026: UAE to launch national AI Test and Validation Lab for secure AI adoption https://bit.ly/3RmVSgJ
UAE cont’d….
· Sarwa surpasses $1 billion client AUM, first UAE fintech milestone https://bit.ly/4ds51x6S
· UAE leads MENA fintech’s next growth phase as sector shows structural strength https://bit.ly/4ncmpt1
· flydubai logs 3800 March flights amid disruption https://bit.ly/4d92LK2
· UAE signs Embraer C-390 deal to expand airlift capacity https://bit.ly/4we3Mcp
· Mubadala, Tubacex launch $200m OCTG platform in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/42OQLbE
· PDO awards fracturing contract to Abraj to boost hydrocarbon recovery https://bit.ly/42kSnd9
· Hatta Resorts delivers one of its most successful periods to date https://bit.ly/48K274f
· Blue Coral Concepts makes Middle East debut in Aljada, Sharjah https://bit.ly/42h0cAG
· UAE signs $285m Fujairah desalination plant to boost water security https://bit.ly/3R7ZfrT
· Sharjah attracts $956m industrial investment as exports reach 120 countries https://bit.ly/4f3uxdm
· UAE trade boom: Non-oil exports climb 25 per cent to $71.3bn as CEPA deals unlock 3bn markets https://bit.ly/4f1ylMa
· Saudi Arabia's quarterly deficit balloons to $33.5bln, driven by spending surge https://bit.ly/4cRCYXQ
· ADNOC Drilling targets 50% revenue from manufacturing, services within five years https://bit.ly/4eutdjI
· Mashreq, DIB, EDB back UAE industry push with $4.9bln https://bit.ly/4etQ9zx
· Dubai led broad recovery in GCC markets in April amid easing tensions https://bit.ly/4uz1aEv
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector returns to growth in April as output increases, new business volumes improve https://bit.ly/4tfvimY
· Adeera Hospitality begins hiring for first hotel in KAFD, Riyadh https://bit.ly/4tVDMkA
· Bistro & Co to open in Riyadh’s Al Rabie District https://bit.ly/4tRQUaa
· Saudi Arabia prioritizes domestic listings to curb capital outflows, says CMA chief https://bit.ly/48EPmIf
· Saudi Arabia announces completion of annual borrowing plan https://bit.ly/4thQVDu
· Saudi Arabia leads GCC dealmaking as M&A strengthens https://bit.ly/48HG6mE
· Saudi Arabia's MODON attracts over $8bn in local, foreign investments in 2025 https://bit.ly/3P7DkAz
· Saudi Arabia stocks advance 6.6% YTD as trading activity jumps: Kamco Invest https://bit.ly/3R7ZAuF
Qatar
· China's automobiles 'capture 30% market share in Qatar' https://bit.ly/4cUbCjO
· Qatar Chamber launches official website for FIATA RAME 2026 Conference https://bit.ly/4wdoBVq
· QSE sees domestic funds extend strong buying support https://bit.ly/4tUYFwn
Oman
· Oman vehicle numbers near 2m as private cars account for 79.2 per cent — but which colour dominates? https://bit.ly/3P7508G
· Foreign Minister discusses regional developments with British, Kuwaiti counterparts https://bit.ly/4tREzml
· Nepal cruise to emphatic win over Oman https://bit.ly/4uvdPbd
· Registration for 2026 Media Excellence Competition set to open https://bit.ly/4w9LOHU
Kuwait
· Kuwait calls for global nuclear accountability, urges Israel to join NPT https://bit.ly/4d5vLCb
· Deema in its first year: $100m in sales and 300,000 users https://bit.ly/4njUPuc
· Airport will soon return to pre-war operations: Official https://bit.ly/4f3NOLM
Bharain
· Bahrain leaders among region’s top real estate powerbrokers https://bit.ly/4wdoTvu
· BBK and Eskan Bank sign GLDP agreement https://bit.ly/3OZMIWW
· BDB commends staff contributions https://bit.ly/3OZZEw0
Egypt
· Egypt’s non-oil PMI hits 46.6 in April amid recovery optimism https://bit.ly/4w6JLV3
· EFG Hermes’ Egypt Education Platform files for EGC listing https://bit.ly/4uuOKx8
· Egypt, Romania explore deeper chemical, fertilizer trade cooperation https://bit.ly/4nva8QV
· SCZONE attracts record $7.1bn in annual investments, secures $1.8bn in two months https://bit.ly/4eqEjpP
· Egypt sets 2030 tourism goal: 300,000 hotel rooms through investment reform https://bit.ly/4cXy5uY
· Egypt’s economy demonstrates resilience amid successive global shocks https://bit.ly/4wrOzVo
· Cryptocurrencies reshape monetary policy, challenge central banks https://bit.ly/4cXyeP2
· Engineering Export Council expands global reach via Automechanika 2026 https://bit.ly/4tcSH8J
· Egypt opens first premium tax services centre in New Cairo to simplify investor procedures https://bit.ly/3RnGDEg
· Industry minister engages Pharma Chamber to drive sector growth, boost exports https://bit.ly/4dp5jVE
Middle East (Regional)
· Morocco plans $600mln strategic fuel storage expansion https://bit.ly/4f3Uvxi
· UAE PMI eases as Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar signal ongoing contraction https://bit.ly/48EFluK
