2026-06-11

UAE

·        Sheikh Mohammed launches Dubai Longevity Authority to drive healthcare innovation, investment https://bit.ly/4xm3PU0

·        DMCC Gaming Centre surpasses 150 companies as Dubai targets global gaming hub status https://bit.ly/3QuRix3

·        Abu Dhabi wealth fund L'IMAD increases stake in utility TAQA https://bit.ly/4aEAFWo

·        UAE Government holds Agentic AI workshop for 50 federal entities, sets 90-day timeline for adoption https://bit.ly/4gdLN05

·        Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches contractors business group to support sector’s growth https://bit.ly/4v4EEUE

·        Business leaders say UAE growth story remains intact https://bit.ly/4xmAoBk

·        RAK Tourism chief says UAE growth plans remain on track despite regional challenges https://bit.ly/4gaJo6j

·        H.E. Badr Jafar opens The Briefing with Arabian Business and tells business leaders the Gulf’s resilience was not luck but long-term design https://bit.ly/4vKfOcD

·        Dubai reveals 48-hour visa application process https://bit.ly/4uYAuNX

·        Latifa bint Mohammed meets with prominent female figures, cultural, creative leaders in Sweden https://bit.ly/4uqNKd2

·        Etihad launches limited-edition Summer Essentials Kit onboard https://bit.ly/4vHO34h

·        Launch of 2nd Sharjah Award in Public Finance Forum in Istanbul to discuss future of financial policies https://bit.ly/440d7Yi

·        Khaled Al Qasimi inaugurates 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show https://bit.ly/3Szh83t

·        1,200 UAE nationals graduate from 3rd cohort of 'Ethraa' Programme https://bit.ly/442v5cK

·        Al Bayader International invests AED 180 million in food packaging hub at National Industries Park https://bit.ly/49UKT4R

·        FANR Board of Management advances key regulatory priorities https://bit.ly/4vBucUk

·        Dubai Holding Real Estate, Commercial Bank of Dubai launch home financing programme https://bit.ly/3SfeMGU

·        DIB successfully prices $1 billion Additional Tier 1 Perpetual Non-Call 6-Year Sukuk https://bit.ly/4vBulHm

·        Dubai Holding Real Estate, Commercial Bank of Dubai launch home financing programme https://bit.ly/4fzcaxi

·        RAKEZ joins forces with Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund to strengthen support for innovators https://bit.ly/4fEtCAE

·        Industrialists Career Exhibition concludes with over 1,000 job opportunities offered https://bit.ly/4vM4YCV

·        Etihad Credit Insurance, Export Finance Australia sign MoU to strengthen trade ties https://bit.ly/43ZVJD1

·        Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Dubai Contractors Business Group to support growth, competitiveness in contracting sector https://bit.ly/49VmlbP

·        Edelman Trust Report 2026 reinforces UAE's leadership in health trust, AI https://bit.ly/49ULfsd

·        Ras Al Khaimah residential real estate prices rise 9.3 percent in Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/4oifrTQ

·        Emirates to maintain capacity despite regional conflict https://bit.ly/4ejumsz

·        Wdeema Al Mheiri on building Mheiri, the abaya brand rooted in identity https://bit.ly/4ebbA6t

·        How I got my job as… the founder of sustainable home textile brand Minoa https://bit.ly/4eeNCHr

·        Borouge and Honeywell develop AI-driven control room at Ruwais https://bit.ly/4vHP5xb

·        UAE hotels turn to residents and Gulf travellers as shocks test long-haul demand https://bit.ly/3QCyBYh

·        The Briefing with Arabian Business: How F&B Survives and Thrives in Crisis: “The value of things suddenly came into light” https://bit.ly/4v4F3q8

·        Glow up! How The Ritz-Carlton DIFC is taking strides in dining innovation https://bit.ly/4xhUKM9

·        Dubai restaurants rethink big-ticket dining as residents drive recovery https://bit.ly/4e1qOfF

·        Spinneys CEO: supermarkets and restaurants ‘coexist’ as diners shift habits https://bit.ly/4ewF7Jf

Saudi Arabia

·        Why Saudi Arabia’s economy is forecast to reach 6.8 percent growth in 2027 https://bit.ly/4omBb18

·        Saudi-backed Riyadh Air lands maiden flight as Iran conflict rages https://bit.ly/4v2kOJv

·        Saudi Arabia lifts Lebanese import ban in sign of support for government https://bit.ly/4eAAYnz

·        Saudi non-oil output bucks trend with 2.1% annual gain https://bit.ly/4okgjrl

·        Saudi fixed capital investment rises over 5% to $95.4bn in Q1 https://bit.ly/4el7sRv

·        Saudi Arabia, Yemen sign $150m petroleum supply deal to support energy sector, power plants https://bit.ly/3RW5r6V

·        Saudi Chambers Federation participates in the UK-Saudi Investment & Partnership Summit in London https://bit.ly/4uxDP5E

·        Saudi Arabia appoints Princess Maha to lead Future Investment Initiative Institute https://bit.ly/3SxfQGa

·        Saudi tech platform webook.com enters Europe with SmartMove acquisition https://bit.ly/4upjP4X

Qatar

·        QatarEnergy announces new oil discovery, strengthening international upstream portfolio https://bit.ly/4uMKFo5

·        USQBC, IFC unveil agrifood investment roadmap for Qatar https://bit.ly/4fD4fPF

·        Vodafone Qatar launches Business WiFi Pro https://bit.ly/4uxvIpr

·        Qatar Chamber, Australian Qatari Business Association look to bolster cooperation https://bit.ly/4vGL78a

·        Demand ‘bouncing back’ despite Iran war disruptions, says Qatar Airways CEO https://bit.ly/4vMy5pL

Oman

·        Oman takes part in joint GCC-Canada ministerial meeting in Manama https://bit.ly/4eABwd7

·        Omani, Canadian foreign ministers discuss strengthening ties, regional developments https://bit.ly/4xtc3dh

Kuwait

·        Zain highlights digital readiness as key to Kuwait’s capital market future https://bit.ly/4vaP4Cg

·        Boursa Kuwait raises awareness of fixed-income instruments https://bit.ly/4aAPlpt

·        Civil aviation announces closure of Kuwait’s airspace https://bit.ly/49OFlsz

·        KPC opens 40 tenders in one day as firms compete for major drilling contracts https://bit.ly/3QgEfPI

Bahrain

·        Alhasan family renews pledge of allegiance https://bit.ly/3QgEkTw

·        Private sector co-operation in tourism growth emphasised https://bit.ly/4op7hcz

Egypt

·        Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate slows to 14.6 percent in May 2026 https://bit.ly/43o1RF7

·        CI Capital arranges EGP1.77bln securitised bond issuance for Al Oula https://bit.ly/4eB6G44

·        Egypt inflation slows to 13% in May as price pressures ease https://bit.ly/4fE2ZM1

·        Finance Ministry launches initiative with start-ups to develop smart public services https://bit.ly/4eb25Wp

·        Egypt’s headline inflation eases to 14.6% in May; core rate steady at 13.8% https://bit.ly/4eb2acF

·        Egypt could earn up to $9bn annually from digital talent exports: WorkShift Summit https://bit.ly/4eeOzzv

·        Egypt, DR Congo seek deeper cooperation in water management, climate resilience https://bit.ly/3S1cPhl

·        Economic Ministerial Group reviews IMF reform programme, approves updated State Ownership Policy https://bit.ly/4fyXM8j

·        Egypt identifies 61,000 companies eligible for bourse listing as investment authority, EGX deepen cooperation https://bit.ly/4eEo3QD

·        Standard Chartered sees Egypt’s economic recovery accelerating through FY27 https://bit.ly/4upkinJ

·        Planning Ministry, British International Investment discuss expanding development finance in Egypt https://bit.ly/4egR18P

·        Egypt offers integrated energy solutions linking producers with global markets: Petroleum Minister https://bit.ly/3Syqix7

Middle East (Regional)

·        Strategic dialogue between GCC, Canada enhances cooperation, sustainable partnerships: GCC Secretary-General https://bit.ly/4uxu2w9

·        Fly Beirut to launch in June 2027 with Dubai and European routes https://bit.ly/49RO656

·        Top 10 aviation jobs to watch this week in the GCC https://bit.ly/4omBtVM

·        The Briefing with Arabian Business: The New Role of Regional & Domestic Tourism: “It’s about experiences and bringing the region to life” https://bit.ly/4ven8wY

·        GCC financial committee introduces new initiative to attract investors https://bit.ly/440iabf

·        Gulf sovereign funds line up multibillion-dollar bids for SpaceX IPO https://bit.ly/4v59uMX