UAE
· Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates Arqaam Capital’s 13th Annual MENA Investor Conference in Dubai https://bit.ly/4o4Lh6u
· UAE, Italy elevate strategic partnership with record-breaking trade, heightened investments, and historic high-level visits in 2026 https://bit.ly/4x7uMe9
· UAE M&A market remains resilient despite 37 per cent drop in deal volume https://bit.ly/4vkaTi4
· UAE non-oil business growth picks up in May to 52.6 percent as Dubai’s PMI rises to 52.0 percent https://bit.ly/49EicJe
· DMCC and DIFC Courts Deepen Strategic Partnership to Expand Commercial Justice Infrastructure for DMCC’s 26,000+ Companies https://bit.ly/4x6PJWv
· WTW receives DFSA licence approval to operate investment business in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) https://bit.ly/4ubkdnx
· ADIA, Advent-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43bln in US IPO https://bit.ly/4vugSkF
· Dubai Chambers discusses strengthening trade flows with Premier of Western Cape https://bit.ly/4uPkXjh
· DAMAC Digital expands planned IT capacity landbank to 6,000MW across 13 countries to fuel AI, cloud era https://bit.ly/43bbxmj
· Dubai’s Bvlgari The Lighthouse secures funding for ultra-luxury residences https://bit.ly/43asPzV
· Dubai Islands waterfront project sells out as DHG begins construction on Helvetia Marine https://bit.ly/3PUbTuv
· M42 and Arcera back Abu Dhabi life sciences expansion agenda https://bit.ly/4uah9bj
· Dubai-based Apparel Group said to explore IPO for India business https://bit.ly/4o2H1Ew
· G42, Banco Santander Sign MoU to explore strategic cooperation in artificial intelligence https://bit.ly/4o4ptYF
· ADX, FINTECH.TV launch region’s first global financial news studio inside stock exchange https://bit.ly/4dXqIpr
· ADIB integrates UAE Wage Protection System to simplify, speed up salary payments https://bit.ly/43OBsAi
· Dubai event calendar ranks among world's busiest, officials say https://bit.ly/4vtngZq
· Expo Centre Sharjah marks Global Exhibitions Day with record performance of 30 events, 500,000 visitors in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4uZRlQr
· MoEI showcases National Data Center Observatory, signs MoU with 42 Abu Dhabi at Digital Readiness Retreat 2026 https://bit.ly/3RMg6ku
· EWEC announces partners to develop Taweelah C Independent Power Producer project https://bit.ly/4fqxc0Z
· What do Emirati geothermal, Nigerian refining and British biogas have in common in Kenya? https://bit.ly/4o95IiS
· Dubai’s next mega project: How Metro Gold Line and Blue Line will transform emirate https://bit.ly/4o96OLw
· Dubai posts $7.76 billion residential and commercial real estate transactions in May 2026 https://bit.ly/4uIJKFM
· AED 1.6 billion in real estate transactions in Ajman during May 2026 https://bit.ly/3S5qlQV
· Bayut, dubizzle launch 'Proud of the UAE' campaign https://bit.ly/49CHxTT
· ADNOC workaround sends Asian naphtha prices lower https://bit.ly/49GHdUa
· CBE reports net foreign assets rise to $23.6 billion in April 2026, signaling improved financial resilience https://bit.ly/4dNmGQe
· Isabella’s Street Kitchen: A slice of New York-Style Italian cooking in Sharjah https://bit.ly/4ofA4QQ
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector growth hits three-month high in May with PMI rising to 52.8 percent https://bit.ly/4fZWHq4
· Cipriani Dolci opens in Riyadh https://bit.ly/4fZz2Gk
· IMF says Saudi economy holding up during Iran war but growth could slow to 2% in 2026 https://bit.ly/4e7SJJF
· Saudi industry ministry chemical clearance requests rise 29% in April https://bit.ly/4g5tha2
· Saudi economy to expand 4.3% in 2027 despite regional tensions: OECD https://bit.ly/4ekLSOa
· Resilient Saudi economy proves a draw for wartime Gulf business https://bit.ly/4v0Keag
Qatar
· New autism-friendly spaces piloted by Qatar Tourism to support inclusive tourism https://bit.ly/4ordkgV
· Partnership eases compliance burden for Qatar startup founders https://bit.ly/4x7whsN
· Qatar's education sector eyes $13bn boom https://bit.ly/4o4fh2o
Oman
· Oman, Belarus sign 7 MoUs covering food security, AI and smart cities https://bit.ly/49EZuRO
· CPA officials inspect shops in Al Jazer, seize non-compliant pesticides https://bit.ly/4x8r83y
· CEO of Oman Exhibition Centre elected as president of UFI https://bit.ly/49EjF2c
· Oman launches local sovereign Sukuk issue worth OMR100mn https://bit.ly/4vm15Em
Kuwait
· Kuwait’s non-oil private sector records three-month high PMI of 47.2 in May as performance shows signs of stabilization https://bit.ly/4g5s4j0
· Kuwait suspends flights after attack damages airport terminal https://bit.ly/4flmkBB
· Kuwait can restore 70% of oil output in 6–8 weeks of Hormuz reopening, KPC executive says https://bit.ly/4ohWroD
· S&P Global survey shows Kuwait business conditions improve despite regional tensions https://bit.ly/3Q3Otmr
Bahrain
· UAE, Bahrain Central Bank Governors discuss enhancing financial, monetary cooperation https://bit.ly/4x7sqM7
· Bahrain mandates USD 10-year bond; IPTs at around 7.5% https://bit.ly/4ujyyyu
· BBK achieves BD188 million sustainable finance milestone https://bit.ly/43csZ9T
Egypt
· Egypt’s PMI hits 47.1 in May amid inventory build, improved business confidence https://bit.ly/4od2Q4C
· Egypt’s non-oil sector remains under strain as inflation intensify: PMI https://bit.ly/4ucPTZK
· Egypt’s government fast-tracks EGP 42bn pension payout for 10.2 million citizens via new digital system https://bit.ly/4o4fwdO
· Egypt records eight M&A deals worth $22m in Q1 2026: Ansarada https://bit.ly/4g074KB
· Egypt’s Competition Authority approves eight economic concentration transactions across key sectors https://bit.ly/4o4fAdy
· Egypt earns international recognition for civil aviation progress https://bit.ly/4o7nLFS
· PM Madbouly reviews efforts to maximize utilization of military production companies https://bit.ly/4e3Q3MW
· Egypt, Mauritania explore expanded cooperation in healthcare, medical training and pharmaceuticals https://bit.ly/4ufpVoE
· Egypt’s trade deficit widens 48.8% to $4.6bn in March amid rising imports https://bit.ly/4u8gPtz
· Planning minister, OECD discuss launch of second phase of Egypt country programme https://bit.ly/4vtYaJT
· Egypt, Ireland explore deeper industrial cooperation in pharmaceuticals, electronics https://bit.ly/3Q1ryIf
· EGX unveils comprehensive plan to boost SME market https://bit.ly/43L245d
Middle East (Regional)
· Jordan reshapes economy, launches projects to drive sustainable growth https://bit.ly/4fZvOme
· Lebanon audits MEA safety after pilot complaints emerge https://bit.ly/3Q0qnsA
· Low-cost carriers return to Jordan after service suspensions https://bit.ly/49FWeWp
· Jordan pushes ahead with $5.8bn water project as exports rise and unemployment falls https://bit.ly/4dNCLp5