2026-05-22

UAE

·        Hamdan bin Mohammed approves second, larger AED1.5 billion economic incentives package https://bit.ly/4f1Vi20

·        ECI highlights strategic role in supporting UAE exporters amid global trade volatility https://bit.ly/4tTBi5k

·        ADNOC deploys industry-first heavy-duty robot to strengthen safety, reliability https://bit.ly/4v4u6UZ

·        Dubai Holding Asset Management breaks ground on AED680 million Lantana Hills project https://bit.ly/4dHETNW

·        Marketleading institutional fund platform Gordian Capital, part of IQ-EQ, secures DFSA approval to establish presence at DIFC https://bit.ly/3RkwQ24

·        Economy Middle East Summit attracts more than 1,500 decision makers from the public and private sectors https://bit.ly/4wGLQY2

·        NMDC opens region’s first coastal modelling centre https://bit.ly/4uB1BOT

·        IHC executes landmark AED110 million DDSC transaction on ADI Chain https://bit.ly/3RmWzH8

·        Minister of Economy: UAE economy capable of performing under all conditions https://bit.ly/43th9rT

·        TMF Group receives authorisation to expand into the Dubai International Financial Centre https://bit.ly/4dD60tw

·        Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund announces AED1.5 mn guarantee to 01Gov https://bit.ly/4wKamYr

·        Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates Economy Middle East Summit 2026, highlights importance of building 'Economy of Tomorrow' https://bit.ly/49Q3cIf

·        AD Ports Group, e& deliver AI-ready terrestrial digital backbone across logistics infrastructure https://bit.ly/4dIYCNd

·        Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island enters a new era ahead of its 2027 relaunch https://bit.ly/4a5vM8z

·        JA Resorts & Hotels announces strategic enhancements to its Dubai portfolio https://bit.ly/4eXu1xH

·        Mubadala's Acelen secures $1.5bln to launch Brazil SAF biorefinery project https://bit.ly/4dD1FGF

·        Dubai Customs unveils Centre of Excellence in collaboration with University of Dubai https://bit.ly/43p1uKe

·        7X expands ‘ADEED’ to strengthen UAE’s supply chain continuity https://bit.ly/43thhYp

·        Cantor receives ADGM approval, expanding Middle East investment banking platform https://bit.ly/3Rfz5DR

·        Dubai Chambers signs MoU with Keeta to accelerate growth of SMEs in Dubai https://bit.ly/4tNhEYE

·        ATM 2026 confirms revised September dates https://bit.ly/4dzMPR5

·        SPARK underlines innovation growth, global expansion strategies https://bit.ly/4uwUB5M

·        Aldar sells out Al Ghadeer Gardens generating over AED1 billion https://bit.ly/4nJj0SZ

·        Dubai-based entrepreneur Nathalie Haddad launches mandariina, offering “more than just culinary delights” https://bit.ly/4dWBFqV

·        Dubai stars in new Jack Ryan movie filmed across Marina, DIFC and desert landscapes https://bit.ly/4utSiQS

·        Primark opens third Dubai store at Mall of the Emirates as UAE expansion accelerates https://bit.ly/4dr5900

·        Dubai’s Bvlgari The Lighthouse secures funding for ultra luxury residences https://bit.ly/4dnZHep

Saudi Arabia

·        Qiddiya taps Google Cloud AI for one of the world’s largest entertainment projects https://bit.ly/4uwVqLU

·        Saudi Arabia bans charging power banks on flights, new airline rules explained https://bit.ly/3RmZSOy

·        flynas launches direct Riyadh-Milan flights as Saudi Arabia boosts Europe connectivity https://bit.ly/3RAD0en

·        Jeddah Tower crosses floor milestone as Saudi Arabia races to surpass Burj Khalifa by 2028 https://bit.ly/3RjGnXb

·        Saudi property draws wealthy Arab buyers as conflict fails to stall demand https://bit.ly/4dJeMpX

·        Webuild says NEOM terminates connector high-speed line contract in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4dIZuRZ

·        Saudi Arabia’s construction cost index rises 2.4% in April: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4v1uqDV

·        Saudi Arabia leads efforts to stabilize global energy supplies amid warnings of prolonged conflict https://bit.ly/4v36wrI

·        Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus jumps 219% in March to $15bn https://bit.ly/4f26EDe

Qatar

·        QatarEnergy expands South America and East Med gas footprint https://bit.ly/49NLzJ3

·        Qatar-UK trade hits $7.8bn as GCC free trade agreement cuts tariffs https://bit.ly/3RpHfth

·        QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil sign deal with Egypt to study Cyprus gas development https://bit.ly/4tRU1ON

·        Strong governance structure makes The Pearl and Gewan Islands as future-ready destinations https://bit.ly/4utOxLc

·        QCB governor meets Bridgewater CEO https://bit.ly/4tTTgVs

·        Qatar’s decision to regulate online commerce seen as a ‘major shift’ https://bit.ly/4wL8WwN

·        QIB named ‘Best Retail Bank in Qatar’ by The Asian Banker https://bit.ly/4doxu7c

·        FMM strengthens position as Qatar’s leading integrated FM partner https://bit.ly/4nFp1Qp

·        CEO of Qatar Media Cooperation meets Ambassador of UK https://bit.ly/4nJEpez

Oman

·        Etihad launches flights to Salalah https://bit.ly/4uxW7EM

·        HH Sayyid Bilarab graces opening of National Symposium on Enhancing Economic Development in the Governorates https://bit.ly/4tLpO3X

·        SPF explores Dutch experience to enhance efficiency, sustainability of Social Protection System https://bit.ly/42OXSBa

Kuwait

·        Kuwait signs landmark KD 825 million PPP agreement to power digital future https://bit.ly/3RniwpC

·        GCC, UK conclude FTA talks in major boost for Kuwait’s trade, investment https://bit.ly/4nFPAoC

·        LuLu Hypermarket unveils ‘Mango Mania 2026’ in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4dp4pbR

·        Zain launches first-of-its-kind digital and policy accessibility audit in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4upr65w

·        Court jails five over fake chalet scam, imposes 5.3 million dinars fine https://bit.ly/4uvI1DG

·        Medx Medical Group to open third branch in Farwaniya https://bit.ly/3PBxd7G

Bahrain

·        Beyon signs deal for Kuwait’s fixed telecom network project https://bit.ly/4v77cwo

·        Tech pioneers bag top honours at 25th StartUp Bahrain Pitch https://bit.ly/4f1WGle

·        Support for industrial sector reaffirmed https://bit.ly/3PELQY3

Egypt

·        Egypt: New Western Desert gas discovery holds 330 bn cubic feet https://bit.ly/4dp33hh

·        Egypt aviation demand set to beat global growth through 2050 https://bit.ly/4dnxFQe

·        Revel Hospitality and Gourmonde join for “The Chef’s Table” series at Hilton Cairo Heliopolis https://bit.ly/3PzDfpy

·        Egypt's central bank holds key interest rates https://bit.ly/4dnZQ1r

·        Saudi Arabia’s Sela and Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group form entertainment consortium https://bit.ly/4dCTSIG

·        Toyota Egypt Group enters electric vehicle market with launch of bZ4X and Lexus RZ https://bit.ly/4dF0h6w

·        One of One records EGP 1.5bn sales, opens new HQ to drive expansion https://bit.ly/4uJj3B3

·        Sphinx Centre set to become region’s largest crop market https://bit.ly/4wK0cXQ

Middle East (Regional)

·        Harvard Business School Club of GCC hosts forum on Agentic AI https://bit.ly/4v2YrU2

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

·        Iran sets new Strait of Hormuz transit rules https://bit.ly/3RUUGS1

·        Lebanon’s economy could lose up to $20bn from war-related damage – minister https://bit.ly/4dXwvuT

·        Fintech leaders to discuss how the Gulf’s financial infrastructure is evolving at The Briefing by Arabian Business https://bit.ly/3RjGl1v