UAE
· Sheikh Hamdan attends Dubai Gaming Retreat to drive gaming industry’s next growth phase https://bit.ly/4wtQnvZ
· Dubai residential real estate market secures $60.26 billion in sales during H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4veYKdS
· UAE business activity set for stronger growth in Q3 2026 as GCC recovery gains pace https://bit.ly/4aDRv87
· Dubai records highest-ever monthly rental contracts as property sales climb to $9bn https://bit.ly/4aEDwPm
· Major bank forecasts stronger UAE economy in Q3 https://bit.ly/4y6GrKL
· Dubai Loop construction begins as Elon Musk’s company reveals major update https://bit.ly/44hqvHN
· Sharjah Chamber Board reaffirms commitment to advancing comprehensive economic development https://bit.ly/4azori4
· Shurooq marks major progress at SSC, Ajwan Khorfakkan https://bit.ly/4eNnvcn
· Arada launches 'Arada Capital' targeting $5 billion in assets https://bit.ly/4ws9arF
· Sharjah Airport ready to welcome approximately 3 million passengers during peak summer travel season https://bit.ly/44zLupD
· Shyam Steel Group establishes its first international manufacturing facility outside India at Hamriyah Free Zone https://bit.ly/4yqcqG3
· ADNEC Group posts record AED9.2 billion economic impact in 2025 https://bit.ly/4azoQ44
· ADX supports market efficiency, liquidity with removal of price limits on Exchange-Traded Funds, futures contracts https://bit.ly/4vVlpxg
· UAE places sixth among world’s most popular Muslim-friendly destinations https://bit.ly/3SNcE9N
· Sharjah Expo's Jewellery Show sees 41% sales surge, 96,000 visitors https://bit.ly/4xZ02fI
· UAE business activity to accelerate in Q3 2026: Standard Chartered https://bit.ly/4eOpLA1
· DAE, Neuberger announce new aircraft leasing vehicle https://bit.ly/4eZupKj
· Dubai expands global investor access through partnership between DET, Deutsche Bank https://bit.ly/3T4ZbKp
· Dubai Chambers, FedEx sign MoU to support international expansion of local businesses https://bit.ly/4gZ0FQm
· Inception42, Microsoft move agentic AI from pilots to government, enterprise operations https://bit.ly/3Rmtr2X
· UAE–Korea partnership to study establishment of Korean Industrial Zone in UAE https://bit.ly/44T8zU0
· CBUAE imposes financial sanction of AED1,820,000 on branch of foreign bank https://bit.ly/4gjMN2W
· ADNOC launches global LNG marketing, trading platform https://bit.ly/4eZuCgz
· How Etihad Rail passenger service launch strengthens UAE tourism, connects emirates through sustainable mobility network https://bit.ly/3Tlw1Xv
· Abu Dhabi partners with Microsoft to equip 35,000 government employees with generative AI tools https://bit.ly/4wufmj4
· UAE university has licence revoked over severe violations https://bit.ly/4y9RanD
· Burjeel to use $500m sukuk to accelerate UAE and Saudi expansion https://bit.ly/44O4f8F
· Emirates announces new Thailand flights to boost travel links https://bit.ly/3RmeA8I
· UAE firms urged to share AI savings with displaced workers by ex-Majid Al Futtaim CEO https://bit.ly/4pa0zYr
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi business activity to strengthen in Q3 2026 as domestic demand stays resilient https://bit.ly/3QSRkz3
· Saudi Arabia’s tourism capacity expands with 6,122 licensed hospitality facilities and over 1 million workers https://bit.ly/3SMel7o
· Air Arabia announces cabin crew recruitment drive in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4vIBtCe
· Air France resumes direct Riyadh to Paris flights after temporary suspension https://bit.ly/4gjNWYi
· Riyadh Air launches Mumbai flights as Saudi airline opens ticket sales for daily India route https://bit.ly/4fmNEPj
· Saudi Arabia launches new tourist visa with flights and hotels in one booking https://bit.ly/4vgMaeo
· Saudi Arabia launches $500 million investment fund to attract foreign investors https://bit.ly/4vRoRcf
· Architect behind Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is now building new skyscraper set to become world’s tallest tower by 2028 https://bit.ly/4h0eT3n
· Saudi Knowledge Economic City secures $40.44mln financing from SAIB https://bit.ly/4gZzZip
· Saudi, UAE business activity set for stronger momentum in Q3: Standard Chartered https://bit.ly/4vhk0zI
· Saudi water conservation efforts achieve $133m in savings over three years https://bit.ly/4wtRz2r
· Jadwa, Ladun expand Makkah real estate ambitions with multibillion-dollar plans https://bit.ly/4ycSB4Q
· Saudia Group orders four Boeing 777-200 Freighters to boost cargo capacity https://bit.ly/4gZ7tNV
· Saudi real estate market continues to rebalance, selective recovery expected in 2nd half of 2026 https://bit.ly/4vPazZo
· SAMA licenses Daftar Technologies for BNPL, raising finance firms to 76 https://bit.ly/4p4z3eG
Kuwait
· Kuwait’s private sector enters H2 with PMI at 46.4 amid evolving regional conditions https://bit.ly/4vUCI1i
· Joontos opens at Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 in Kuwait https://bit.ly/3R5ErS6
· Action Energy, Kellton form strategic JV https://bit.ly/4btUC2B
· InvestGB hosts employee sustainability session in partnership with Omniya https://bit.ly/4wndnge
· Kuwait tightens grip on worker rights, boosts labor protection, workplace standards https://bit.ly/4p53q4R
Bahrain
· Gulf Union Insurance and Reinsurance Company posts BD1,592,189 net profit https://bit.ly/4f6Ytnn
· NBB-INJAZ Bahrain event promotes student-led ventures https://bit.ly/3RoH1Ts
· South Korea trade relations reviewed https://bit.ly/4goNsAf
Egypt
· Egypt, UK discuss expanding trade, investment, and pharmaceutical cooperation https://bit.ly/3RqcIvH
· Al-Sisi reviews Egypt’s 2026-2030 industrial strategy, targets $100bn in non-oil exports https://bit.ly/4guMOBj
· Contact Developments partners with Zerotech to deploy smart technologies across real estate projects https://bit.ly/4f5ZpIM
· Greater Cairo leads Africa’s hotel development pipeline: W Hospitality Group https://bit.ly/44Qfc9G
· Egypt reviews emergency medical fund strategy, expands support for rare diseases https://bit.ly/4vr1F3y
· Thales to equip Egypt’s artillery systems with advanced VHF tactical radios through TBEI joint venture https://bit.ly/4woGekk
· EECE hosts 3rd Engineering Buyers Mission, bringing together participants from 20 countries https://bit.ly/4vgGGAe
· MSMEDA injects EGP 4.5bn into Cairo between July 2014-May 2026: CEO https://bit.ly/4wuh83I
· FRA sets clearing, settlement fees for futures contracts, grants one-year waiver on selected services https://bit.ly/4wOuOqv
· Egypt strengthens position as one of region’s leading investment destinations: GAFI’s Awad https://bit.ly/44cgWKn
Middle East (Regional)
· Action Energy launches GCC AI joint venture with Kellton https://bit.ly/44KHWke
· Gulf oil companies poised to raise debt to fund expansion plans https://bit.ly/4aFKqE5
