UAE

·        Sheikh Mohammed issues new law to overhaul Dubai’s social sector, create support fund, expand protections for vulnerable groups https://bit.ly/4o6U0VS

·        Sheikh Hamdan reviews DET’s plans to accelerate the pace of Dubai’s economic growth https://bit.ly/4fY2EUt

·        Hamdan bin Mohammed highlights Dubai’s focus on enhancing economic resilience to stay on high-growth path https://bit.ly/4ehS0qq

·        Sheikh Hamdan issues resolution regulating use of cameras in documenting violations, execution procedures https://bit.ly/43ODuQQ

·        Sheikh Hamdan reveals economic support plan for Dubai’s tourism sector https://bit.ly/4vkCdwM

·        Binance launches fully regulated AED deposit and withdrawal service in UAE https://bit.ly/4voL3JQ

·        Lunate launches first-of-its-kind GCC Shariah-compliant ETF https://bit.ly/4fUDRAG

·        ADNOC joins 15-year Azerbaijan gas supply deal https://bit.ly/3QdOzId

·        Dubai to introduce major new visa for visitors https://bit.ly/43dT8Fn

·        UAE food giant IFFCO in bidding war as $2bn debt crisis deepens https://bit.ly/4fY3lgx

·        AD Ports Group acquires CLI, Brazil’s leading agri-bulk port terminal operator, for over AED 3 billion https://bit.ly/4dMNz6Z

·        DMCC launches targeted business acceleration initiatives for companies https://bit.ly/43bGJlm

·        Empower inaugurates advanced Command and Control Centre https://bit.ly/4xak86s

·        DWTC Free Zone partners with DHL Express UAE to strengthen SMEs growth https://bit.ly/4vtaf27

·        Abu Dhabi announces temporary rent freeze for residential, commercial and industrial properties https://bit.ly/4dL7wLp

·        Emirates NBD tops AI maturity rankings across the region’s banking sector https://bit.ly/3Qi0R2c

·        Abu Dhabi property transactions more than double as new launches drive market growth https://bit.ly/4fWGzpm

·        Abu Dhabi launches 'Mawthooq' platform to manage delegated laboratories https://bit.ly/4dN80AA

·        CargoX secures $250m to scale UAE autonomous freight routes https://bit.ly/3QltUlv

·        Petrofac completes sale of UAE business after months of financial pressure https://bit.ly/43fNoLg

·        Al Ansari Exchange records +151% increase in WPS employer volumes following new UAE salary payment requirements https://bit.ly/4uMraMT

·        UAE-based GSU announces second phase of Green Berbera Initiative https://bit.ly/49wzOXy

·        DIB commits AED11 million to support ‘Dubai Schools’ project for third consecutive year https://bit.ly/4fUaj6f

·        National Bonds' 'Financial Clinic' puts expert financial guidance within everyone's reach https://bit.ly/3Qk2nkm

·        Shurooq, Afhad Holding to develop retail destination in Sharjah's Kshisha area https://bit.ly/4vpPC6W

·        Ajman Chamber strengthens global presence at China Franchise Expo https://bit.ly/4uFNWGi

·        Majra launches national CSR campaign to boost sustainable impact https://bit.ly/4o1Plo2

·        UAE driverless delivery firm CargoX secures $250mln funding https://bit.ly/4uWXCfJ

·        Berenjak opens in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4a4B7wY

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Aramco raises June LPG prices as Sonatrach cuts https://bit.ly/4fRmW20

·        New Riyadh work-hour rules: Who is affected and what changes https://bit.ly/4o6d1YC

·        Saudi Arabia’s NEOM port gains as Iran war forces Gulf firms to find new trade routes https://bit.ly/4dQbAIQ

·        Middle East hotel pipeline tops 231,000 rooms led by Saudi Arabia and UAE https://bit.ly/4fWH2I8

·        Rikaz consortium lands $566mln Makkah mixed-use project contract https://bit.ly/3PCTWAz

·        Elsewedy Electric steps up efforts to empower Saudi women in the workplace https://bit.ly/4ufdb1k

·        Anmat Tech secures $84mln contract from Saudi Energy Company https://bit.ly/4ugwerL

·        Saudi Arabia’s Nomu returns amid renewed US–Iran tensions https://bit.ly/4x7ekdP

·        Saudi Arabia M&A activity rises to 24 deals in Q1 worth $689m https://bit.ly/4uHqNDm

·        E-commerce helps drive Saudi consumer spending up 17.5% in April https://bit.ly/4ek7hHi

·        Tadawul draft brings mortgage securitization of nearly $258bn closer https://bit.ly/3PRkRZt

Qatar

·        Qatar’s QIA doubles down on Anthropic in $65bln funding round https://bit.ly/4vpN48K

·        Ministry temporarily closes three food establishments for health violations in Qatar https://bit.ly/3SgbaEu

·        Indonesia and Qatar eye defense cooperation agreement, minister says https://bit.ly/3QigZ3J

Oman

·        Central Bank of Oman allocates $159.7 million in 91-day Treasury bills to support liquidity management https://bit.ly/4dYYM37

·        Muscat airport passenger traffic falls amid regional conflict https://bit.ly/4fntjKe

·        Oman India Fertiliser Company to offer 25% stake sale in IPO https://bit.ly/43INhrF

·        Oman’s Dhofar Islamic issues OMR5mln sukuk via private sales https://bit.ly/3Q0SUOT

·        Oman’s OQEP, Libyan Investment Authority sign oil and gas cooperation deal https://bit.ly/4ehTCAu

·        Workshop to enhance statistical and informational knowledge organised https://bit.ly/4dKwL0i

·        Transport ministry launches 'Sas for Excellence' initiative https://bit.ly/4xblLAW

·        RAM launches Public Policy Design, Implementation Programme https://bit.ly/3RM5PVp

Kuwait

·        Kuwait Airport Terminal 1 resumes flights after upgrades https://bit.ly/4ekx5mA

·        KOC awards $385m Ahmadi Innovation Valley contract https://bit.ly/4o7pR95

·        NBK’s eSavings Account: A 100 percent digital savings experience that is smarter and easier https://bit.ly/4fWH3fc

·        Real estate transactions reach KD 252m in May https://bit.ly/4vpRtIW

·        Jazeera Airways launches ‘Buy Now, Fly Now’ campaign with up to 20% off across all destinations https://bit.ly/4uMPVJ1

·        Dhofar Khareef 2026 set to welcome over 40,000 Kuwaiti visitors as numbers top 1.07 million https://bit.ly/4x6Vcwo

Bahrain

·        Bahrain issues travel ban on all trips to Iran and Iraq https://bit.ly/4dKI8W3

·        Bahrain’s Alba to buy France’s Aluminium Dunkerque for $2.2bln https://bit.ly/43dTEmN

·        BBK achieves BD188 million sustainable finance milestone https://bit.ly/43csZ9T

·        NBB – a seventy-year legacy of innovation and national impact https://bit.ly/4dUweHW

Egypt

·        Egypt plans 7 new free zones with $78.9 billion in targeted investments over 20 years https://bit.ly/4u5jIvb

·        Planning Ministry unveils FY 2026/27 development plan targeting EGP 3.7trn in investments https://bit.ly/4xcHqIX

·        Egypt studies sustainable development plan for Blue Hole diving site in South Sinai https://bit.ly/3RKHj79

·        New customs facilitation measures to boost trade, investment, and logistics efficiency: Finance minister https://bit.ly/4dUDJQB

·        Egypt’s banking sector net foreign assets rise to $22.9bn in April 2026 https://bit.ly/4oacLYG

·        Industry, supply ministers inaugurate Fi Africa, ProPak MENA 2026 https://bit.ly/4dUPQM1

·        First phase of Africa assistive technology report launched as Egypt urges inclusive innovation at conference https://bit.ly/4uPZF5k

·        Alexandria reports 93% completion of ‘Decent Life’ rural projects and building reconciliation requests https://bit.ly/4eiXdOG

·        Egypt to launch ‘Greening Cairo’ to convert evacuated urban spaces as city restores historical centre https://bit.ly/4fhZv1D

·        Next fiscal year to see rollout of tax, customs, and property facilitation packages: Finance minister https://bit.ly/4o2PBmU

Middle East (Regional)

·        Middle East conflict drives 3.4% decline in global passenger demand, IATA reports https://bit.ly/4dMO1Cd

·        Opec+ expected to raise July output target https://bit.ly/3Sg9c74

·        British Airways extends flexibility across Middle East https://bit.ly/4dVwaHR