2026-05-13

UAE

·        Syrian President receives Thani Al Zeyoudi, discusses partnership opportunities to support Syria’s economic recovery efforts https://bit.ly/4uIdy51

·        Abu Dhabi leads largest infrastructure spending wave over next 4 years: Suhail Al Mazrouei https://bit.ly/4dbKziI

·        AD Ports Group signs tripartite collaboration agreement to enhance cross-border electronics trade https://bit.ly/4d7rFuT

·        Dubai Chambers to host Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen to strengthen trade and investment ties https://bit.ly/4nscSyg

·        Fourth edition of Investopia Europe kicks off next week in Milan to strengthen UAE-Italy economic, investment partnerships https://bit.ly/4txJckH

·        Experts discuss role of organic waste management in advancing UAE circular economy https://bit.ly/490G0qu

·        ADPIC launches unified governance framework to accelerate infrastructure delivery across Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/42rOhQy

·        Federal Tax Authority achieves LEED Gold certification https://bit.ly/4fhPH7G

·        LEAD Development showcases sustainable projects at ADIS 2026 https://bit.ly/4u2nuX2

·        Bloom Holding showcases major Abu Dhabi, Al Ain developments at ADIS 2026 https://bit.ly/4uO0N9e

·        China Harbour Engineering Company showcases UAE projects at ADIS 2026 https://bit.ly/3Pech6M

·        Expo Centre Sharjah to host 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show on 10 June https://bit.ly/3PeaDC6

·        UAQ Chamber, Businesswomen Council sign cooperation agreement with Network International https://bit.ly/4dtwZYu

·        Aldar, DMT announce strategic partnership to shape Abu Dhabi’s next phase of urban growth https://bit.ly/4dq7Ptz

·        DET highlights importance of regulating trade-name signage on commercial shopfronts https://bit.ly/4ws75wD

·        DFSA fines reinsurance broker $139,722 for misleading, deceptive conduct https://bit.ly/4dg82Rr

·        EDGE, ADNOC partner to advance strategic capability development https://bit.ly/4eJGIfl

·        Al Ain MRO hub to handle 65,000 engine components yearly https://bit.ly/4tu8IHu

·        ADNOC Gas targets 80% Habshan recovery by year-end https://bit.ly/4u7FyyX

·        New free workshop series launched for hands-on hospitality learning https://bit.ly/4tB0sWr

·        UAE clarifies rules for workers changing jobs after employment ends https://bit.ly/4u2oMBm

·        ADGM draws firms managing $4.4tn in assets to Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4wnawVq

·        PureHealth named top UAE healthcare brand portfolio as value rises to $3bn https://bit.ly/3Pm854T

·        Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala invests $325mln in Hornsea offshore wind farm https://bit.ly/4u9n7Kz

·        RAKEZ ties up with A&A Associate to support business continuity https://bit.ly/4eOihgZ

·        Space42, Sindan to explore autonomous systems testing, satellite connectivity integration https://bit.ly/4eOikcF

·        Agthia Group reports 12.5% net profit growth https://bit.ly/49sfLt4

·        Amlak Finance announces AED52 million in net profit for Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4d75Nj7

·        DEWA net profit surges 90% in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4nsyWbZ

·        RAK Ceramics posts AED760.7 million in revenue in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4eIF8KS

Saudi Arabia

·        Wood strengthens Saudi Aramco ties with five-year project agreement https://bit.ly/4tyIhk5

·        Saudi Arabia prequalifies bidders for environmental inspection PPP project https://bit.ly/4uK90ey

·        Saudi SRMG subsidiary raises stake in Thmanyah to 75% https://bit.ly/48Y8pxr

·        Saudi Arabia issues 188 new industrial licenses, 78 factories begin production in March https://bit.ly/4u7G9AH

·        Riyadh Air launches cabin crew program to expand Saudi aviation workforce https://bit.ly/4dbLPlW

Qatar

·        Qatar Airways adds Caracas, Bogotá flights from July https://bit.ly/42rv7KF

·        QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies among firms to assess Syria’s offshore oil and gas potential https://bit.ly/4fiaQ1B

·        QBA chairman explores trade and investment expansion in meeting with Turkish delegation https://bit.ly/4u4Vt13

·        QIA, General Atlantic seal a $500mn growth equity deal https://bit.ly/4tsFbxN

Oman

·        Sohar Titanium project in Oman enters final development phase https://bit.ly/4uK1m3I

·        Oman’s Dhofar Islamic issues OMR5mln sukuk under new programme https://bit.ly/4dqMyA9

·        Investment agreements worth OMR37.8mn signed during Oman Real Estate Expo https://bit.ly/4eIGvt0

·        Sayyid Badr discusses cooperation, regional developments with Estonian, Dutch counterparts https://bit.ly/4eJvGXy

·        Dhofar to add road network by 424 kilometres in 2026 https://bit.ly/4djoP4N

Kuwait

·        Kuwait banks push to cut ‘Link’ transfer limits amid rise of Wamd payments https://bit.ly/4npAPGt

·        Amir assigns PM to lead Kuwait delegation to Greece summit amid regional tensions https://bit.ly/4nlAtR2

·        Kuwait takes part in AIDMO Executive Council meeting https://bit.ly/4nlAvIE

·        National Investments Company launches ‘Ascend’ to support high-potential talent https://bit.ly/4dgB2qJ

Bahrain

·        Bank ABC announces Q1 2026 financial results https://bit.ly/4uO2xPO

·        Al Salam Bank reports financial results for first quarter of 2026 https://bit.ly/4u7LsQP

·        Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex reports 5.6pc rise in net profit https://bit.ly/4uHdAdj

Egypt

·        IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of voco Cairo Arabella Plaza https://bit.ly/49IMiLs

·        Minor Hotels signs Anantara Somabay on Egypt’s Red Sea https://bit.ly/4tPVPId

·        Egypt’s tourism revenues hit record $16.7bln in FY2024/25 https://bit.ly/4eDkKKZ

·        Rayz Developments debuts in Egypt with BRX mixed-use project in New Cairo https://bit.ly/4uIzVHt

·        Egypt’s Nasser Social Bank sets FY 2026/27 draft budget at EGP 44.7bn https://bit.ly/4d7v8cQ

·        CIB posts Q1 2026 consolidated revenue of EGP 31.2bn, net profit of EGP 17.8bn https://bit.ly/4dgBR2N

·        Investment fund net assets surge to EGP 410bn in Q1 2026: FRA https://bit.ly/3OWkiNC

·        Egypt, Türkiye’s Gürok Group discuss new glassware manufacturing project https://bit.ly/3OWknAU

·        World Bank urges stronger state asset measurement in Egypt’s public finance reforms https://bit.ly/4dmkmOy

·        Egypt advances FY2025/26 development plan, strengthens governance of public investments https://bit.ly/42wPBS7

·        Talaat Moustafa Group Q1 2026 Net Profit Rises 24% to EGP 5.5bn https://bit.ly/49E49TN

Middle East (Regional)

·        War damage bill shifts to energy asset owners https://bit.ly/4dqrYjh

·        Ennismore announces the first Delano Hotel & Residences to open in Marrakech with YAMED https://bit.ly/4d8Niek

·        GCC, UK near free trade deal after ‘significant progress’ in talks https://bit.ly/4uClwwy

·        Up to 50% of the Gulf Railway completed, full operation by end of 2030 https://bit.ly/4eJ20tE