2026-05-21

UAE

·        UAE, France deepen strategic economic partnership: Business France CEO https://bit.ly/4nFkIor

·        India-UAE CEPA drives 37% trade growth in four years https://bit.ly/4upBTNm

·        Why the UAE could become the world’s leading real-world hub for construction innovation https://bit.ly/4dCyTpB

·        SNF and ADNOC explore UAE EOR chemicals manufacturing https://bit.ly/4tLe8y4

·        UAE real estate market navigates Q1 2026 with measured growth, sustainable trajectory https://bit.ly/4dCYH56

·        Visa launches 'Agentic Ready' programme in UAE https://bit.ly/499Ucxp

·        Gordian Capital receives approval to establish branch at DIFC https://bit.ly/3Rmisq3

·        Axione Development to build advanced cold chain infrastructure at Abu Dhabi Food Hub https://bit.ly/42InFeh

·        NMDC Dredging & Marine inaugurates region’s first commercial hydraulic modelling facility https://bit.ly/4dmRBmj

·        ADGM’s FSRA, Hellenic Capital Market Commission sign MoU to strengthen cross-border regulatory cooperation https://bit.ly/4dCYBug

·        New investment, AI, freedom of navigation key to building resilient energy system: Sultan Al Jaber https://bit.ly/4eYCzo3

·        Dubai Films and Games Commission partners with Good Game Club at GamesBeat Summit 2026 https://bit.ly/4urtWHt

·        Fujairah Terminals signs 3 strategic land lease agreements to boost logistics integration, regional trade https://bit.ly/3RRj3A2

·        SEWA completes new water reservoir project in Al Haray https://bit.ly/4wGSFJ7

·        Significant structural works completed at RAK Central Square https://bit.ly/3RzBlpq

·        Metrology fundamental pillar for building trust in policymaking https://bit.ly/4uj2Ceg

·        Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft https://bit.ly/3PRh7Hi

·        Australia’s ONA finds its home in Dubai’s Jumeirah https://bit.ly/4wMo7Gc

·        Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi named world’s best theme park in global first for Middle East https://bit.ly/3RpSguA

·        Abu Dhabi’s MGX backs $2.1bln funding for UK’s Isomorphic Labs https://bit.ly/4f4NaOl

·        Ruwad honours 2025 achievements at annual forum https://bit.ly/4wI2Kpl 

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi real estate transactions grow 6.8 percent to $29.85 billion in Q1 2026 amid improved financing conditions, stronger access to capital https://bit.ly/4uVYq44

·        Riyadh Air opens London ticket sales for Dreamliner route https://bit.ly/4tROVSp

·        AMAALA recognised among global wellness-focused developments https://bit.ly/49IWVhs

·        Dubai and Riyadh draw Southeast Asian firms as business corridor gains momentum https://bit.ly/4umYbit

·        Saudi Arabia to burn more oil for power this summer as gas output falls https://bit.ly/4nJquWb

·        Saudi Arabia March crude exports drop to lowest on record, JODI says https://bit.ly/4v2tOhn

·        SAB signs $1.7bln loan with PIF-backed AlBawani https://bit.ly/3Pj7MrE

·        Ras Al-Khair shapes future of global mining and maritime industries https://bit.ly/4upy2zC

·        Saudi CMA proposes easing capital rules for securities activities https://bit.ly/43imKkK

Qatar

·        Qatar Airways Group posts $1.94 billion net profit in 2025/26, carries over 41.8 million passengers https://bit.ly/4v1I3TG

·        Estithmar explores potential listing of healthcare unit Apex Health https://bit.ly/4nE6wMi

·        FMM strengthens position as Qatar’s leading integrated FM partner https://bit.ly/4urOa3Q

·        QIA, COFIDES launch joint investment fund to support Spain's green, digital transition https://bit.ly/3PtnIaP

·        QatarEnergy acquires stakes in offshore exploration areas off the coast of Uruguay https://bit.ly/4tNl3Xw

Oman

·        Oman launches nation’s first AI-powered autonomous asphalt self-paving technology https://bit.ly/42LR736

·        Aggreko and InoWatti target flare gas-to-power in Oman https://bit.ly/4uqCBda

·        SOIC’s $92.5mln deal marks Oman’s first accelerated book build https://bit.ly/4nFF4xH

·        Mol issues a statement on wages for the month of May https://bit.ly/4tLeLYs

·        AmCham Oman relaunches Tourism Committee to support sector growth and industry collaboration https://bit.ly/3PPzMmO

Kuwait

·        KNPC weighs sixth LPG unit to boost gas output https://bit.ly/4uqCCxK

·        Kuwait expands healthcare services with new pediatric recovery clinic https://bit.ly/4fyJNzc

·        Minister reviews reform plans and exam readiness https://bit.ly/49eSbjD

·        Prime Minister follows up on public tender projects https://bit.ly/4e03JsD

Bahrain

·        Al Salam Bank reinforces partnership with Mazad https://bit.ly/4uUjoAi

·        Asry and Priya Blue launch JV for green ship recycling https://bit.ly/3PTUW3d

Egypt

·        EFG Holding revenues surge 18 percent to $123.6 million in Q1 2026 as net operating profit hits $46.8 million https://bit.ly/43n2qyK

·        QNB Egypt arranges $225.6mln syndicated loan for East Port Said Port development https://bit.ly/4uw11lG

·        Egypt’s Thndr targets launch of real estate investment fund in Q3: CEO https://bit.ly/4tJCNCX

·        European Bank for Reconstruction and Development partners with Egypt to develop mining sector https://bit.ly/4uhDSmG

·        LIXIL Core Earnings Up 23% in FYE2026, Profitability Improved in Both Japan and International Businesses https://bit.ly/4dB56O5

·        Egypt health minister calls for stronger local drug manufacturing https://bit.ly/3PVreL8

·        Egypt launches unified digital environmental registry for industry https://bit.ly/4tOOetd

·        Strong expectations for CBE to keep interest rates unchanged at Thursday meeting https://bit.ly/4fyKdFM

·        Egypt issues $1bn international bonds in first MENA offering since Iran conflict escalation https://bit.ly/4nIb1FM

·        Egypt, UNIDO review industrial partnership to accelerate green manufacturing, boost exports https://bit.ly/3RS1e3S

·        Egypt explores infrastructure financing, guarantee mechanism with World Bank https://bit.ly/4vlLsgr

·        New Delta expands Egypt’s cultivated land by more than 20%: Madbouly https://bit.ly/49fyo3s

Middle East (Regional)

·        GCC insurance market gross written premiums to grow 4.9 percent annually to reach $61.8 billion by 2030 https://bit.ly/4wWPCgi

·        Britain clinches $5bln Gulf trade deal in shadow of Iran war https://bit.ly/4nGyPtm