2026-07-01

UAE

·        President of Paraguay receives Al Zeyoudi, reaffirms commitment to expanding economic partnership with UAE https://bit.ly/4fbb9uG

·        UAE marks new milestone as first Etihad Rail passenger service arrives from Fujairah in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4oXaW1i

·        ADNOC’s Bab project strengthens UAE gas security https://bit.ly/4xUXAH6

·        XRG and Eni secure stakes in Argentina LNG blocks https://bit.ly/44C2Jq3

·        ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai’s resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth https://bit.ly/4p3gEiA

·        Wynn Al Marjan Island partners with Punchdrunk for first MENA production https://bit.ly/3SugHHZ

·        Dubai retail property sales jump 171% to AED2.1bn in Q1 as off-plan investment surges https://bit.ly/44pM2yh

·        UAE-Ukraine trade deal takes effect on July 1 with tariff cuts and $1.24bn GDP boost forecast https://bit.ly/4eGd6ze

·        Dubai rolls out massive road improvement projects at 28 locations https://bit.ly/4xXi1Dn

·        Emirates reveals major lounge upgrade with $14m spent on each location https://bit.ly/44pMNY9

·        UAE e-invoicing study shows national readiness stands at 57.5 per cent https://bit.ly/4v4m8uI

·        UAE exports record oil volumes after OPEC exit, ship-tracking data shows https://bit.ly/4xSZwQl

·        DEWA records 92% sustainability culture score, outperforming peers https://bit.ly/3TaDEjs

·        Nigeria's biggest refinery imports UAE crude for first time, traders say https://bit.ly/4oZSk0L

·        Arab Energy Fund set to issue Chinese Panda bonds https://bit.ly/4auzc56

·        End-users keep Dubai secondary home market resilient despite geopolitical jitters https://bit.ly/3TaElcA

·        dnata secures ground handling licence at Amsterdam Schiphol https://bit.ly/4oYe9Ob

·        RAK Ceramics, Roberto Cavalli sign exclusive licensing agreement https://bit.ly/4xUWPxK

·        flydubai publishes inaugural Sustainability Report https://bit.ly/4gbVJY9

·        'Dubai Residential REIT' adds 220 townhouses at Jebel Ali Village to portfolio in AED894 million acquisition https://bit.ly/441FvJR

·        DP World, Arcapita’s Lintara break ground on 20,000 sqm logistics centre in Jafza https://bit.ly/4eEwwo7

·        UAE-Ukraine CEPA officially enters into force on July 1 https://bit.ly/4wbl1tW

·        'TA’ZIZ' advances UAE specialty chemicals ambition with study for world-scale MDI plant in Ruwais https://bit.ly/4wh47Kx

·        AD Ports Group, IRH Global Trading sign MoU to advance bunkering, alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port https://bit.ly/4wi7y3J

·        UAE and WEF to host annual meeting of Global Future Leaders on October 13-15 https://bit.ly/4vFozou

·        Winner of 'RAK Talent Award' receives business project worth AED2.5 million https://bit.ly/4xZme9C

·        Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 launches tomorrow with massive discounts, 700 valuable prizes https://bit.ly/4eEwcWr

·        The chicest designer beach club pop-ups to visit this summer https://bit.ly/3R9WM0w

·        Emirati entrepreneur Ghaliya Ahli on redefining wellness as a way of life https://bit.ly/4oYeSin

·        7 lymphatic drainage massages for a detox in Dubai https://bit.ly/4aXDi5W

·        Counter Culture returns to piehaus with chef Salam Daqqaq https://bit.ly/4vFmV6f

·        New handroll bar Shinobi opens on Dubai’s Al Wasl Road https://bit.ly/4vAyawN

·        Celebrating 10 years of Flat White in Doha https://bit.ly/4fbcqls

·        Cipriani Lido to open at Dubai’s J1 Beach in 2027 https://bit.ly/3QzLGlk

·        Etihad Rail map: The UAE’s 10 major stations revealed after launch https://bit.ly/4b5i4mH

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi PIF more than doubles 2025 net profit as revenue rises 9 percent to $119.7 billion https://bit.ly/4v2uZ01

·        stc Group leads the future of global connectivity with subsea cables and data centers https://bit.ly/4gbW4dn

·        Saudi Arabia records $6.1 billion FDI inflows in Q1 2026 amid annual rise https://bit.ly/4auKnuE

·        Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy surges as tourism spending reaches $81bn https://bit.ly/3SV53pv

·        Riyadh Air launches Málaga and Kuala Lumpur flights as Saudi airline expands to eight destinations https://bit.ly/4axPlqp

·        Saudi engineering jobs: New 30% Saudization rule takes effect for private employers https://bit.ly/3SGgXDE

·        PIF-backed Sanabil invests in GCC-based AI startup https://bit.ly/448f31b

·        Saudi real estate firm Arabian Romoz to float 11.95% stake in Nomu IPO https://bit.ly/4bjWMSl

·        Saudi Arabia’s Keir International renews $41.3mln Shariah-compliant facility with SAB https://bit.ly/4wg7y4b

·        Saudi’s Derayah Financial secures $80mln loan facility https://bit.ly/4vKN1VC

·        Saudi Arabia launches EOI for Umm Al-Qura University Hospital PPP project https://bit.ly/4ePInhN

·        PIF assets rise 5% to $1.21tn, net profit more than doubles https://bit.ly/4aPcQvt

·        Saudi Arabia’s unemployment rate falls to 3.1%: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4ph5eYF

·        Saudi FDI inflows rise 2.4% YoY in Q1 https://bit.ly/4vB8d0d

·        Saudi services exports climb 7.9% in Q1 as travel drives non-oil growth https://bit.ly/3R60zvP

Qatar

·        Qatar’s Lesha Bank deploys $85mln via PE fund https://bit.ly/4oVnRRH

·        Qatar makes the case for holiday that is closer to home https://bit.ly/4ydOOUW

Oman

·        Dar Global unveils FENDI Casa-branded luxury villas in Oman as Muscat’s AIDA expands https://bit.ly/4wePKGE

·        Oman reveals major new law with tougher prison sentences https://bit.ly/4eThY2y

·        France’s EDF-led group to build 2,000 MW hydro plant in Oman https://bit.ly/4xZEcIU

·        Raysut Industrial City workshop highlights importance of credit insurance https://bit.ly/4eQCCR7

Kuwait

·        KNPC prepares major flare gas recovery tender in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4xTHkGx

·        Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance eyes $4.25bln loan https://bit.ly/44DOCR3

·        NBK reaffirms its leadership, receives five prestigious awards from MEED https://bit.ly/4wiU0F0

Bahrain

·        Bank ABC announces continued progress in sustainability efforts https://bit.ly/4wpDvY5

·        Cibafi Academy launched https://bit.ly/4ggEzbW

Egypt

·        Egypt reaffirms support for expanding cooperation with UAE energy firms https://bit.ly/3TbzWpL

·        Egypt backs UAE's Dana Gas expansion to boost natural gas production https://bit.ly/4xZEcIU

·        Egypt reaches IMF staff-level agreement, taking total funding to $7.2bn https://bit.ly/4gPmMbV

·        Arady Misr to launch Egypt’s first fractional land investment platform https://bit.ly/4eNL8A7

·        Accor, Margins Developments to launch Novotel hotel, branded residences in New Cairo https://bit.ly/4vaQPOW

·        Jotun Egypt invests over $100m in new plant, expands exports and launches local fire protection manufacturing https://bit.ly/4v8YP2T

·        India’s Jai Dadi Group launches $16m Nile Ferro Alloys plant in Sinai’s Technology Valley https://bit.ly/4fgCMBB

·        Electricity, petroleum ministers review plans to meet peak summer power demand https://bit.ly/4vaJChI

·        IDA reclaims industrial land, factory units from non-compliant investors https://bit.ly/4xT0AUl

·        Al Ahly Pharos completes EGP 744m securitised bond issuance for Valu https://bit.ly/3SABRnL

·        CIB partners with IE University to strengthen leadership development in Egypt https://bit.ly/4oWGt3z

·        Egypt launches first national rare diseases forum, unveils expanded patient support measures https://bit.ly/4eEzYiz

·        Industry minister reviews Bel Egypt’s expansion plans, local manufacturing strategy https://bit.ly/4ggfqhn

Middle East (Regional)

·        Economic security is the new national security: Why MENA must prepare before the next shock https://bit.ly/3SCuEDI

·        Global air cargo demand rises 6% as Middle East traffic falls https://bit.ly/3RcvQNB

·        Eni starts Sabratha compression project in Libya https://bit.ly/3QMB9TU

·        Middle East airlines hit by 28 per cent passenger demand slump as Iran war weighs on aviation https://bit.ly/44acvzA

·        Middle East air cargo demand falls 8.9% as war disrupts Gulf routes https://bit.ly/4v8JDTr