2026-05-26

UAE

·        Dubai’s PCFC implements proactive trade initiatives following directives from Sheikh Hamdan to secure emirate’s hub position https://bit.ly/4dF8S93

·        Core42 raises US$550 million from HSBC to scale global AI infrastructure https://bit.ly/4nOHbiE

·        Ministry of Finance wins Procurement Excellence award at World Procurement Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/43yp9rC

·        Eid Al Adha 2026: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince approves $419 million housing benefits package for citizens https://bit.ly/3RuCJK2

·        Minister Al Zeyoudi outlines strategies reaffirming UAE’s position as stable, highly resilient global hub https://bit.ly/4dwdn7h

·        Dubai office rents jump 23.4% as demand for premium space accelerates https://bit.ly/43sZ0dM

·        Sharjah Business Women Council launches hub to support entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/3PAkzWJ

·        Dubai to host virtual tourism summit in June https://bit.ly/3PIQUKP

·        Sheikh Mohammed: UAE hotel revenues rise 9.7 percent to $13.4 billion in 2025 https://bit.ly/4vf5fxX

·        UAE real estate sees double-digit office rent growth as vacancy tightens in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4dEJGj6

·        ENOC explores global SAF supply from Uzbekistan https://bit.ly/3PFWQV6

·        Mubadala-backed Acelen secures $1.5bn for Brazil SAF project https://bit.ly/3PO5oJo

·        Dolphin Bakery strengthens the UAE’s food security infrastructure with fully localised supply chain https://bit.ly/4dwlMrl

·        UAE parents warned over children ordering food and shopping online without supervision https://bit.ly/4uwQ5nP

·        Dubai’s 10 most expensive homes sold last week revealed https://bit.ly/4f7K8ca

·        Dubai's Emirates NBD to launch RBL Bank open offer on June 1 https://bit.ly/4uDd00O

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia launches first drone medicine delivery service during Hajj https://bit.ly/4dxoeh6

·        Saudi-listed banks' Q1 2026 profit beats estimates despite Iran war https://bit.ly/4v7TSHV

·        Moody’s reaffirms Saudi credit rating at Aa3 with 'stable' outlook https://bit.ly/4uI1ssQ

·        Saudi El-Khereiji family invests in Italian hospitality group Barletta https://bit.ly/4dJqZLb

·        Saudi property market posts strong Q1 growth with $30bn in deals https://bit.ly/4uyZknq

·        Saudi industry ministry processes 603 chemical clearance requests in March https://bit.ly/4dw1Ogd

·        Saudi Arabia’s premium dining sector turns to new financing models https://bit.ly/4dPdTvT

Qatar

·        Qatar’s real estate signals sustained momentum as property transactions exceed $152.8 million in a week https://bit.ly/4fEcmez

·        Qatar’s Q1 budget revenues hit $10.4 billion as tenders reach 2.36 billion, foreign contracts surge 53 percent https://bit.ly/4e2jekO

·        Qatar property deals jump to $153m in one week as Doha market activity rises https://bit.ly/4tR8WZr

·        Qatar government tenders rise to $2.4bn in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4tVix1q

·        Qatar emerges as gateway for Indian mangoes amid APEDA’s sea-route push https://bit.ly/42ZBFQS

·        QIA participates as anchor investor in Public Power Corporation capital increase https://bit.ly/4dIhzj7

·        FTSE Russell includes Mosanada Facilities Management Services in global equity index series https://bit.ly/4tUIOga

Oman

·        Pickl expands into Oman with its first location open in Muscat https://bit.ly/4f73wpF

·        Foreign Minister, Qatari counterpart discuss regional developments https://bit.ly/4wPORFy

·        Food delivery two-wheelers prohibited from using main roads in Oman https://bit.ly/4dKZyAD

Kuwait

·        Kuwait Airways expands summer network to 728 weekly flights https://bit.ly/3S1imnP

·        NBK enhances customer digital experience with a new mobile application update https://bit.ly/4v8x1vO

·        LuLu Connect launches flagship experience store at Al-Rai https://bit.ly/4v1MrCa

·        Kuwait’s CA surplus narrows in 2025 on lower oil prices, investment income rises https://bit.ly/4v4bkwT

Bahrain

·        Bahrain introduces new electric scooter and e-bike traffic rules with fines and jail penalties https://bit.ly/42ZAFfA

·        Chamber’s new guide to shield longevity of family businesses https://bit.ly/4nX06bq

·        SICO completes advisory mandate on BFLC-Truffle share-swap deal https://bit.ly/4o8usYF 

Egypt

·        Egypt announces Agiba’s biggest discovery in 15 years https://bit.ly/3PIZJUX

·        AOI explores new cooperation, investment opportunities with French Chamber of Commerce https://bit.ly/4durWYY

·        Switzerland-Egypt trade reaches $2.3bn in 2025 as Swiss investment ranks top 10 https://bit.ly/4dM1XuY

·        Egypt to host special edition of Mining Forum in September https://bit.ly/3PlzeoH

·        Egypt, UNDP discuss expanding green industry cooperation as solar initiative targets 1,000 MW for factories https://bit.ly/42Psvq6

·        Planning minister reviews investment plan, development efforts with Menoufeya governor https://bit.ly/4a1NOIL

·        Al Shroouk Scan seeks $20m to expand diagnostics network in Egypt https://bit.ly/49nAhey

·        Discussing economic partnerships with EU https://bit.ly/4dtTwpc

·        Egyptian, Emirati FMs discuss regional developments https://bit.ly/3Rl3i4t

·        Egyptian, Cypriot FMs hold talks on strategic partnership, regional developments https://bit.ly/4a8kxMy

Middle East (Regional)

·        GCC reinforces position as leading model of Arab regional integration, says Arab Parliament Speaker https://bit.ly/4dL7a62

·        Four strategic moves companies are making amid global market uncertainty: Bain & Company https://bit.ly/4wONY05

·        GCC GDP reaches $2.4 trillion as non-oil sector contribution exceeds 78 percent https://bit.ly/4wUk5vq

·        Royal Air Maroc cuts routes as rising jet fuel dents demand https://bit.ly/49U9dDL