UAE

·        Mal receives in-principle approval for bank licence from CBUAE https://bit.ly/3PQLm0W

·        UAE emerges among world’s top 10 most efficient, effective governments in 2026 CGGI https://bit.ly/4umlcSU

·        ADGM strengthens position as MEASA’s leading international financial centre with 57% growth in AUM in Q1 https://bit.ly/42KvjEV

·        AD Ports Group consolidates its global logistics platform with acquisition of MBS Logistics https://bit.ly/4uTz7j3

·        Emirates breaks ground on $5.1 billion ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai South https://bit.ly/3R8pMWh

·        UAE trusted global hub for security dialogue, risk mitigation: Ahmed Al Raisi https://bit.ly/4fu3Bni

·        Dubai Holding collaborates with Microsoft to integrate AI into core of its operations https://bit.ly/4nEOU2P

·        AD Ports Group awards three contracts for Noatum Ports Pointe-Noire Terminal in Congo https://bit.ly/4fp966M

·        Investcorp Capital deploys over $200 million in US industrial real estate https://bit.ly/4wHZYR6

·        DWTC Free Zone records 41% growth in new licences in 2025 https://bit.ly/4ujI710

·        ADNOC listed companies deliver $11.8 billion in collective revenue for Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/3Pwlfw3

·        Dubai’s annual real estate capital value growth remains positive at 5.3 percent https://bit.ly/4tNtthJ

·        UAE eliminates 15-day grace period for payment delays for private sector https://bit.ly/3PBj4HA

·        ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity’ programme advances first cohort of global ventures into pilot projects, commercialisation in UAE https://bit.ly/3PqfCQe

·        Emirates Palace Company, partners launch Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/43gkkTP

·        'ISNR 2026' announces Tawazun as strategic enablement partner for its ninth, largest edition https://bit.ly/4tC2XYh

·        UAE Cabinet, chaired by Mohammed bin Rashid, approves roles, responsibilities framework for federal ministries and entities in implementing Agentic AI Project https://bit.ly/4uf4LaV

·        SEDD issues, renews 6,440 licences in April https://bit.ly/4dQ791T

·        SAIF Zone unveils major expansion at 'U2' logistics district https://bit.ly/4unhYyu

·        New research reveals how UAE rethinks AI in government https://bit.ly/4tMS6uK

·        CFI launches 40 local stocks listed on DFM https://bit.ly/4tKfglt

·        Dubai Insurance wins bid to insure autonomous taxi fleet https://bit.ly/4wzrQGQ

·        Saeed Al Hajeri meets MP, UK Minister of State for Security to discuss strengthening partnership to tackle illicit financial flows https://bit.ly/4wHZ9Yw

·        Dubai Taxi launches Bolt services in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/3Rv6Cd6

·        Tasleeh Holding to showcase latest security, training solutions at ISNR 2026 https://bit.ly/4djHoaj

·        Emaar Properties exits JV structure for The Eighth Gate, Damascus https://bit.ly/4fus77Q

·        Gulf Mercantile Exchange records highest weekly trading volume in its history https://bit.ly/4uYeHWh

·        Dubai Holding Real Estate, ADIB launch Sharia-compliant home financing solutions https://bit.ly/4v02CzZ

·        Mubadala Energy backs major US LNG project milestone https://bit.ly/3Pz09gB

·        ADNOC to expand Fujairah crude export capacity by 2027 https://bit.ly/4nDRKVY

·        Emirates Gas updates LPG cylinder seal to boost safety https://bit.ly/4fuT6QF

·        ADNOC deepens India energy ties with storage agreements https://bit.ly/49UgCCY

·        Dubai real estate demand remains strong as buyers wait for lower prices https://bit.ly/4dSKRMY

·        Dubai launches new digital school parking system with up to 80 per cent discounts https://bit.ly/4wtf2BM

Saudi Arabia

·        Madinah Airport set for cargo growth under Saudia Cargo and Tibah Airports MoU https://bit.ly/4futaEO

·        Dream of the Desert opens Riyadh HQ and appoints GM ahead of Saudi debut https://bit.ly/3Ri2ywO

·        Adeera to launch first Saudi-managed hotel in KAFD https://bit.ly/4fuToXL

·        TabSense grows Saudi footprint as restaurants adopt AI-led POS systems https://bit.ly/3P8Fv76

·        Saudi PIF in talks with potential investors to fund Newcastle United plans, sources say https://bit.ly/4tNiaGe

·        Aramco, Pasqal launch Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer https://bit.ly/4dRN6Ag

·        Al Moammar Information Systems acquires 15% stake in Eltizam insurance platform https://bit.ly/495AYcf

·        BlueFive Capital to inject $34mln into struggling Saudi insurer GGI https://bit.ly/49cRJlU

·        Mutlaq Al‑Ghowairi Contracting sets IPO book-build from May 31 https://bit.ly/4wC7ixx

·        Saudi Arabia’s Taiba, Osool sign $633.47mln Madinah hotel partnership agreement https://bit.ly/3Pp2bQz

·        Deposit growth in Saudi banks supports lending, reduces need for bonds: Riyad Bank https://bit.ly/4dyu0hc

·        Saudi airport passenger traffic climbs 9.6% in 2025: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4eVRAqI

·        Madinah’s industrial growth accelerates with 458 active factories https://bit.ly/4dPLib0

·        Saudi EXIM records $3.5bn in credit facilities during Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4uX3Bkn

·        Saudi Arabia awards 11 gravel mining sites in Al-Summan Complex https://bit.ly/42EzpOT

Qatar

·       Qatar Airways expands Philippine Airlines partnership with new Europe and domestic flight connections https://bit.ly/4dw2bpF

·       Qatar real estate transactions climb to $566m in April https://bit.ly/4982TZ0

Oman

·        Oman sovereign wealth fund reports record $7.5bn profit in 2025 https://bit.ly/4frLC0L

·        Energy Development Oman raises $200mln via tap issue https://bit.ly/42MoF0T

·        Oman signs PPA for 2.7GW round-the-clock renewable energy project https://bit.ly/3PnICbj

·        Foreign Minister discusses regional crisis, freedom of navigation with Indian, Austrian counterparts https://bit.ly/43isA5I

·        New strategic agreements and partnerships signed https://bit.ly/4eQTadi

Kuwait

·        BonBird to debut in Kuwait with first location opening in Q4 2026 https://bit.ly/3Rih9bw

·        Municipal Council clears path for Kuwait-Saudi railway project https://bit.ly/49YfzSy

·        Up to 1,000 dinars fine, prison for unauthorized passenger transport in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4fuHMUH

Bahrain

·        Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority launches tourism campaign inviting GCC visitors https://bit.ly/4dCrDKl

·        BHB ties up with Arqaam https://bit.ly/3Pyr6RJ

·        Northstar Telecom aligns GCC partners for IO by HFCL rollout https://bit.ly/3Ptexak

·        Gulf Air reinstates 75pc of global network https://bit.ly/4ujlIRv

·        ONE App honoured at Digital CX Awards https://bit.ly/3PKBeqB

Egypt

·        Modon, Montage Hotels & Resorts partner to bring ultra-luxury hospitality brand to Egypt’s Ras El Hekma https://bit.ly/4dkyPMp

·        Dubai-based eyewear firm Magrabi Retail to acquire 51% stake in Egypt’s Baraka Optics https://bit.ly/3RkJQ7I

·        Edita doubles net profit in Q1 2026 as revenues climb 35% https://bit.ly/4dwNC5w

·        Egypt opens new export markets for oranges, grapes and strawberry seedlings https://bit.ly/4wEjXjg

·        Egypt tightens cosmetics licensing with ISO 22716 standards https://bit.ly/4dnZBC4

·        Egypt signs MoU for financing, development of Borg El Arab dry port, logistics zone https://bit.ly/4tFelCH

·        Boosting youth financial literacy is strategic investment to expand markets, drive innovation: FRA chair https://bit.ly/4tKjkCf

·        Egypt overhauls education system for 25 million students, shifting focus to skills and new Baccalaureate https://bit.ly/49Yg0fE

·        State asset reforms and 200-megawatt solar project top Egypt-UNDP economic agenda https://bit.ly/4v0665x

·        Legacy Hotels, RTJ II to develop historic Mena House golf course https://bit.ly/3Rxh0B4

·        PM Madbouly announces tiered cash-based social protection system for Egypt https://bit.ly/3Rzr64t