UAE
· Khalifa Fund launches specialised national programme to support, accelerate cybersecurity startups https://bit.ly/4wgGdPg
· UAE–Panama trade surges 49.7 percent to $186 million as both sides deepen investment, logistics, and supply chain cooperation https://bit.ly/4bgxO6i
· AD Ports Group invests $22.8m in modernisation of Khalifa Port https://bit.ly/4vDc5Oa
· UAE homebuyers give up waiting for big price drops as property market finds balance https://bit.ly/3QuRbBP
· Inside the UAE’s tax boom: Revenues hit $12.5bn, Corporate Tax registrations surge and AI expands https://bit.ly/4y3kDzJ
· UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban https://bit.ly/4eCI7Ux
· Arab Bank Switzerland bets on Dubai with new DIFC office https://bit.ly/44HVH2Z
· Emirates NBD upgrades digital trading credit to $2.72m for eligible clients https://bit.ly/4vOE1yA
· Emiratisation deadline: Fines, penalties, compliance rules and more https://bit.ly/4xQSfR3
· UAE approves another retail payment provider as fintech revolution continues https://bit.ly/4faGcGT
· Maalexi, RXIL Global sign strategic alliance to expand trade finance access for Indian agricultural exporters https://bit.ly/4v91h9J
· Al Masraf unveils its new corporate identity, marking next phase of growth https://bit.ly/4v1U5Mk
· SEDD releases 2025 Annual Report https://bit.ly/4arOfN1
· Masdar breaks ground on inaugural 1GW wind farm in Kazakhstan, advances Round-the-Clock renewable energy ambitions https://bit.ly/4v8CRNw
· XRG to acquire stake in upstream assets to supply Argentina LNG project https://bit.ly/4vFood5
· ADFD deploys AED562 million in strategic investments supporting key sectors across emerging markets in 2025 https://bit.ly/4bj4WKK
· MoIAT, NYUAD sign MoU to accelerate commercialisation of applied research, advance UAE’s innovation ecosystem https://bit.ly/4yehOvR
· ADIB wins two awards at GBM Middle East Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4vD0GOp
· Dubai Financial Audit Authority joins Elite Group of NASBA-accredited Continuing Professional Education Providers https://bit.ly/4wiDV2g
· DMCC, EAK Digital to launch 'BlockDown Dubai' at Uptown Dubai in 2027 https://bit.ly/4p5nROX
· Expo City Dubai partners with Emirates NBD to introduce tailored home financing solutions https://bit.ly/4vDcMab
· EMSTEEL, Technology Innovation Institute partner to advance high-strength steel solutions https://bit.ly/4aMZfor
· ADNOC Logistics & Services upgrades full year 2026 guidance https://bit.ly/4xXL5KP
· UAE leads Pax Silica Summit delegation in Washington D.C. to advance trusted global AI infrastructure, partnerships https://bit.ly/4eKEOJO
· Dubai Holding streamlines property ownership with Golden Visa and investor residency facilitation https://bit.ly/4wlIf0Q
· DEWA spotlights Dubai’s achievements in energy, water and AI at Al Shera’a https://bit.ly/4ansyh6
· Tehran-Dubai flights set to resume as Iran reopens key air route https://bit.ly/44zSP8n
· ENOC wins first Sharjah Excellence Award recognition https://bit.ly/4y3kg8j
· Mark Patten’s Risen concept marks “new era” for UAE’s bakery market https://bit.ly/3QRVWW7
· Etihad Rail tickets: A step-by-step guide to booking your journey as UAE launches passenger service https://bit.ly/3SsbT5V
· Sharjah unveils 50% fee cuts and business incentives in new economic support package https://bit.ly/4gdClKq
· UAE launches national accelerator to fast-track cybersecurity startups https://bit.ly/4eR9WXY
· Dubai launches Club Accelerators Programme to transform sports clubs and attract investment https://bit.ly/4v7oDMW
· PAL to resume Manila-Dubai flights in October https://bit.ly/4peQCZP
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia launches AI Tourism Vision to shape the future of global tourism https://bit.ly/4gNumUk
· Saudi Arabia ranked among the world’s safest countries in 2025 https://bit.ly/3QQGA4a
· Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea Express container line linking Yanbu, Jeddah, Egypt and Jordan to boost regional trade https://bit.ly/4anuu9m
· Saudi Arabia posts $24.1 billion surplus in Q1 2026 as total trade tops $141.25 billion on 4.5 percent growth https://bit.ly/4eRUyuH
· Schematic design underway at Cheval Maison Sulaymaniyah as groundworks progress https://bit.ly/3RaT1Ib
· IHG to bring all six Luxury & Lifestyle hotel brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028 as tourism accelerates https://bit.ly/4gd6oBV
· Saudi developer to sell 400 Makkah apartments in bid to slash debt https://bit.ly/4wlEeJK
· Saudi Arabia’s Keir International renews $41.3mln Shariah-compliant facility with SAB https://bit.ly/4wg7y4b
· Saudi services exports climb 7.9% in Q1 as travel drives non-oil growth https://bit.ly/3R60zvP
· Saudi Arabia to privatize 4 water sector activities, environment minister says https://bit.ly/3SAbz52
· Tabby secures Saudi finance licenses to expand consumer and SME lending https://bit.ly/3QTTEWi
· Saudi industry ministry processes 763 chemical clearance requests in May https://bit.ly/3QKqOrA
· Saudi Arabia leads GCC private debt surge as startup credit financing hits $4.1bn https://bit.ly/3Sueaxr
Qatar
· Qatar suspends leisure boats, fishing vessels and jet skis until further notice https://bit.ly/4wlqNJR
· Qatar Chamber participates in meetings of Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce https://bit.ly/4y3mogj
· BNPL seen to accelerate Qatar’s shift to cashless economy https://bit.ly/4wntHOh
· Emerging markets offer Qatar dual gains in food security, investment returns https://bit.ly/4vWeJyZ
Oman
· Oman and France sign 12 agreements in economy, energy, space, transport and health https://bit.ly/3QNQOCc
· Construction starts on $550m Sohar petrochemicals complex in Oman https://bit.ly/4vNJEx9
· Registration for second edition of Innovation Centres Support Programme to open on Wednesday https://bit.ly/4eR1oAq
· HM the Sultan, French President grace business forum to strengthen Omani‑French cooperation https://bit.ly/4eOvVPv
Kuwait
· Boursa Kuwait opens door for SME listings with new ECM https://bit.ly/44yyCjk
· Conflict to impact Kuwait growth, fiscal deficit to widen in FY26/27 https://bit.ly/4oYedh4
· MOH shuts down seven private healthcare facilities over serious violations https://bit.ly/4oSKlTc
· Belgium opens doors wider for Kuwaiti visitors, investors, and direct travel links https://bit.ly/3QTUT7U
Bahrain
· Bahrain Bourse upgrades to Nasdaq Eqlipse CSD technology for market modernization https://bit.ly/4vCebOe
· Bahrain confirms August 20 ban on thin single-use plastic bags: Full rules explained https://bit.ly/4v934LZ
· Razi Almerbati named Khaleeji Bank CEO https://bit.ly/4wlLzsQ
· Bapco Energies joins employee loyalty programme https://bit.ly/44BY0ER
Egypt
· IMF reaches staff-level deal with Egypt that could unlock $1.6bln https://bit.ly/4eRWaEL
· Suez signs $2.28bln water management contract in Oman https://bit.ly/4v8y7ay
· ‘We expect greater expansion of investments with Saudi Arabia,’ Egypt’s irrigation minister says https://bit.ly/4eCIOx7
· Egypt, Switzerland sign $1.7m grant for e-waste recycling project https://bit.ly/4vajFyR
· Opinion | Dividends and Divides: Appraising the Social Aspect of Egypt’s New Fiscal Budget https://bit.ly/4auUrDX
· Planning minister chairs National Investment Bank committee meeting https://bit.ly/4wgLDtC
· Private sector to account for 59% of total investment in FY2026/27: Planning minister https://bit.ly/3SApvfo
· Industry minister discusses Schneider Electric’s expansion plans, local manufacturing strategy https://bit.ly/4eLfd4R
· Farid says Egypt to revamp startup funding, considers new sovereign fund mechanism to bridge financing gap https://bit.ly/4xWwM9m
· Standard government contracts, tender documents finalised: Finance minister https://bit.ly/4xXOCJ5
· AOI medical subsidiary secures international ISO certification to boost local manufacturing, exports https://bit.ly/4v8A8Ua
· Arab African Advisers concludes Egypt’s Clusters Regulatory Framework Support project under EU-funded programme https://bit.ly/4widauW
· Egypt, Rwanda discuss strengthening cooperation on digital transformation https://bit.ly/4eOI2Mb
Middle East (Regional)
· Middle East sovereign wealth funds pivot to private markets for long-term gains https://bit.ly/4v0zFTR
· Middle East sovereign investors prioritizing energy security amid global uncertainty https://bit.ly/4xWHNaO
· Jordan launches $39m German-funded program to boost industrial competitiveness https://bit.ly/4p3lSuE