2026-06-30

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