UAE
· UAE President directs launch of Naseej initiative to transform UAE’s textile sector into a circular economy priority https://bit.ly/49BcvMa
· ADNOC, SOCAR, TotalEnergies, BOTAŞ sign pact for Azerbaijan field to yield 4 billion cubic meters annually starting 2029 https://bit.ly/4nYUvRH
· New Dubai law: Sheikh Mohammed creates support fund, expands protections for vulnerable groups https://bit.ly/4ehmWHh
· Sharjah FDI projects jump 45% as emirate targets new investment opportunities amid global shifts https://bit.ly/4apCAxZ
· Sobha Realty launches $24bln UAE mega communities amid expansion drive https://bit.ly/4uMnZoF
· MGX, strategic partners to expand Campus AI in France with second site https://bit.ly/4apBaUb
· Official launch of electronic link between Amman Stock Exchange and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange https://bit.ly/4eg2GWt
· DEWA, Etihad Rail explore areas of collaboration https://bit.ly/4ubPeYF
· DP World to expand logistics capacity in Dominican Republic with new US$100 million investment https://bit.ly/3PynrU8
· Dubai Chambers engages in series of meetings to strengthen trade, investment ties between Dubai, Ethiopia https://bit.ly/4u3vrKH
· UAE real estate: Residential market proves resilient as industrial sector demonstrates strong market fundamentals in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4vnbm3k
· Bayut launches property search app on ChatGPT in UAE first https://bit.ly/49yNtxa
· Petrofac completes UAE E&C sale to Mason-led investors https://bit.ly/4aosXzA
· ADNOC Offshore advances AI-driven HSE oversight https://bit.ly/4u5S9lp
· UAE launches new government media guidelines as officials prepare for ‘Agentic AI’ era https://bit.ly/3PXwb6i
· UAE launches AI leadership programme to accelerate National AI Strategy 2031 https://bit.ly/4dVYk5v
· Dubai property prices still rising as off-plan sales grow and market cools from peak gains https://bit.ly/4uaXpnZ
· Abu Dhabi drivers no longer need SMS for parking as new Darb payment system launches https://bit.ly/4389BuI
· UAE recalls Goodbye All Insects’ sprays after prohibited substance found https://bit.ly/4vhN76n
· Dubai public transport records 8.2m riders during Eid Al Adha holiday 2026 https://bit.ly/4elsnUL
· UAE food and beverage supplier announces huge cut in sugar content https://bit.ly/4wYQy3L
· Dubai Taxi and AJI target Ajman in taxi and limo expansion bid https://bit.ly/3RJyESn
· Careem stake sold to Uber for $100m in cash deal https://bit.ly/4dFa39S
· Nahyan bin Mubarak to inaugurate Arqaam Capital’s 13th Annual MENA Investor Conference https://bit.ly/4dHcUz8
· Sharjah unites sectors to boost investment amid global shifts https://bit.ly/3PynEXq
· Ajman issues new law with reduced working hours, enhanced leaves to boost family stability, workplace inclusivity https://bit.ly/4nZcY0q
· UAE obesity intervention to unlock up to $1.5 billion in healthcare savings, add $51 billion to GDP in 2031 https://bit.ly/4o7PSVO
· The rise of the hotel long-stay: how the UAE’s hospitality sector is adapting to shifts in demand https://bit.ly/4uQoPRo
· From kefir to camel milk: The evolution of the UAE dairy industry https://bit.ly/4voHFPj
· Birthday cake-flavoured Dubai Chocolate is latest example of ‘flavourmaxxing’ https://bit.ly/4vhC25f
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge 18.9 percent to $97.02 billion in 2025 https://bit.ly/4uK59i1
· Emerson and Aramco to develop corrosion monitoring solutions https://bit.ly/4vHWxbR
· Saudi travellers drive digital tourism as eSIM uptake rises https://bit.ly/4uPyRSE
· From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs https://bit.ly/43Gd7fV
· Al Ramz Real Estate acquires full stake in Riyadh real estate fund https://bit.ly/3PQYCCW
· Saudi’s Masqa investment announces Nomu IPO details https://bit.ly/4ehABy8
· Saudi contractor MGC sets IPO price range, eyes up to $800mln raise https://bit.ly/4nZh2Oi
· Saudi banks’ April pre-tax profits rise 6.1% year on year to $2.1bn https://bit.ly/3RDWaAg
· Saudi wholesale and retail trade revenues rise 7.3% in Q1: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4fRG3cb
· Saudi Arabia begins enforcing 70% Saudization in procurement jobs https://bit.ly/4uMX9gb
Qatar
· Qatar launches automatic update of business activities under new GCC classification system https://bit.ly/4ucDvJs
· Qatar's export unit value index rises 4.44% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4e2GUEF
· Qatar's Ashghal adopts advanced technologies to boost infrastructure project efficiency https://bit.ly/49xjNk1
· Qatar, Uzbekistan Chambers seek to deepen trade and investment ties https://bit.ly/4u7iWOk
· Qatar powers ahead as global digital trailblazer https://bit.ly/4o5B4qI
Oman
· New cyberlaw to enhance Oman's digital security https://bit.ly/4a4AjYW
· Bollywood legends’ timeless hits set to echo across Muscat https://bit.ly/4x3rDvQ
· Forum reviews plans aligned with Oman Vision 2040 https://bit.ly/43bfMOF
Kuwait
· Kuwait reopens Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport as flights resume https://bit.ly/4dUTzJx
· Kuwait’s URC gets $123mln funding for waterfront real estate PPP project https://bit.ly/4u5A4UR
· Gulf Bank completes its first greenhouse gas emissions inventory https://bit.ly/4dY2VnQ
· NBK Wealth, a global wealth platform driven by professional excellence https://bit.ly/4dUUBFp
· Aura wins Best Strategic Partnership in Global Loyalty at International Loyalty Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4x8OWEK
· More airlines expected to operate from T1 in coming weeks https://bit.ly/43bfEi9
Bahrain
· Bahrain Bourse extends gains as trading activities advance https://bit.ly/4x4nnvU
· EDB officials begin major Europe trip https://bit.ly/4uNsQ98
· BBK launches programme to boost employee development https://bit.ly/4ubEXf4
· Egypt studies global logistics hub in SCZONE to strengthen trade, supply chain position https://bit.ly/4vfkiYq
Egypt
· Arabian Cement’s consolidated profits jump 59.7% YoY in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4vqy0b5
· Next fiscal year to see rollout of tax, customs, and property facilitation packages: Finance minister https://bit.ly/4o2PBmU
· Egypt studies global logistics hub in SCZONE to strengthen trade, supply chain position https://bit.ly/4vfkiYq
· Egypt advocates deeper Africa-Korea partnerships to drive sustainable development https://bit.ly/4vkxhrA
· TMG secures licence for $18.8bn mega development in Iraq https://bit.ly/438F9AK
· Egypt, UK explore deeper investment and trade cooperation https://bit.ly/3RHaBDz
· Egypt targets $6bn in outsourcing exports this year: Communications minister https://bit.ly/49Cb9Rf
· Egypt moves to tighten oversight of food production factories https://bit.ly/3Pyq6gA
· Majid Al Futtaim launches EGP 500m construction phase for JUNCTION business park in West Cairo https://bit.ly/3Pyq748
· Unified real estate regulator could strengthen transparency, attract investment to Egypt: Savills https://bit.ly/3Se1F8Q
· Nile Property Expo, BEBA to host London’s largest conference on investment opportunities in Egypt https://bit.ly/4x7Nh28
Middle East (Regional)
· Air traffic through Syrian airspace rises 375% https://bit.ly/3Rzaryb
· Goldman Sachs projects Brent crude at $90 per amid shrinking supply, 2 million barrels daily demand destruction https://bit.ly/4x2ljod
· 94 percent of economists expect higher MENA inflation as 88 percent forecast muted growth: WEF https://bit.ly/435FgNt
· GCC stocks drop 1.3% in May as Hormuz disruption offsets global AI rally https://bit.ly/4a4zPC6
· GCC ramps up water investments as groundwater extraction falls 3% https://bit.ly/4uLf4Ug
