UAE
· Sheikh Hamdan says 1,474 government services streamlined in major efficiency drive https://bit.ly/44BOtxP
· Dubai records 296 luxury home sales over $10 million in H1 2026, valued at $5.1 billion https://bit.ly/44iCEME
· UAE makes global aviation history with certification of world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport https://bit.ly/3T3pDUL
· How seafront living is becoming the UAE’s new definition of luxury https://bit.ly/3SPmQP0
· Etihad expands its African network with new Fastjet Zimbabwe partnership https://bit.ly/4f1s7KH
· SCCI launches new website https://bit.ly/4aIPQhz
· Rafid Automotive Solutions records over 330,000 activities in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/3R7AVXo
· Gulftainer unveils US$2 billion global trade infrastructure strategy https://bit.ly/3SPc77h
· Tabadul trading value reaches $3.68 billion in H1 2026, surpassing full-year 2025 total https://bit.ly/4fmbnz8
· DP World cuts Dar es Salaam discharge time by 90% https://bit.ly/3QH3kDN
· Study by Shamal Holding finds 82% of UAE residents plan to live on waterfronts https://bit.ly/4vg2cVy
· Modon's Hudayriyat Golf Estates sets UAE record with more than AED13 billion in sales within days of launch https://bit.ly/44h4OYA
· UAE makes global aviation history with GCAA’s certification of world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport https://bit.ly/3RkkQhg
· Bitcoin Suisse enters Middle East through ADGM licence https://bit.ly/4wpc14C
· Dubai strengthens position as global wealth hub: Julius Baer report https://bit.ly/3RkdESl
· ADNOC, XRG, Mitsui to advance new opportunities across energy value chain https://bit.ly/44dBvGf
· DFSA proposes significant updates to Collective Investment Fund framework https://bit.ly/44kavF3
· Dubai Holding Community Management, Etihad ESCO partner to advance energy efficiency https://bit.ly/4vgYw60
· DP World expands India's coastal shipping network https://bit.ly/4btvJEc
· Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy showcases emirate's capabilities at GITEX AI Europe 2026 https://bit.ly/4eLOW6k
· Expo City Dubai issues UAE’s first green licences https://bit.ly/4ePj6Wj
· Naseej strengthens national ecosystem with 14 strategic partnerships https://bit.ly/4vfYFXq
· EWEC opens registration for 20th Clean Energy Certificates auction https://bit.ly/4f4UE1U
· ADNOC Distribution enters into definitive agreement to acquire Shell Downstream South Africa https://bit.ly/3TotKLa
· Ajman Municipality launches Agenda AM30x30 to implement 30 urban projects worth $490 million https://bit.ly/4vRjlWX
· The Wanderlust: Destinations and ensembles from Emirates woman https://bit.ly/4beMCT3
· Solutions Group partners with Miral to launch Oro Verde in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4gKk47N
· Dubai’s cheapest rental areas revealed: One-bedroom homes from AED55,000 https://bit.ly/4eONCQ9
· Going on holiday? DEWA says Dubai residents should do these 7 things before leaving home https://bit.ly/4fsgEUX
· Dubai’s most sought-after real estate revealed by residents https://bit.ly/44iQgrf
· Sharjah begins work on massive bridge with 4,000-vehicle capacity https://bit.ly/44Q64lv
· UAE finance jobs pay higher salaries for candidates with AI skills https://bit.ly/44ehAqL
· Emaar to open its first-ever five-star hotel in Sharjah https://bit.ly/4vR3lUH
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia launches Package Visa pilot to simplify travel with integrated flight, hotel, and visa bookings https://bit.ly/3RscX9z
· Saudi Arabia launches digital economy survey to track technology adoption, support Vision 2030 goals https://bit.ly/3RklMSO
· Saudi Package Visa: Eligible countries, price, validity and how to apply https://bit.ly/3QX62oM
· Saudi Arabia awards $7.9bn in projects as June becomes busiest month of 2026 https://bit.ly/3SS0RqC
· Saudi government performance improves in first quarter of 2026: Economic council https://bit.ly/4eZsc2Z
· Saudi Arabia jumps to 13th place globally in attracting FDI https://bit.ly/4voGKOp
· Saudi construction index hits record 56.3 as project activity accelerates https://bit.ly/4yaxJuW
· Saudi Contractors Authority says projects awarded in June 2026 exceed $8bn https://bit.ly/4aK4CVk
· Acwa granted exclusive mandate to export Saudi green hydrogen https://bit.ly/3R5M4YX
· Saudi banks maintain resilience, credit growth offsets interest rate pressures https://bit.ly/4ybgkSG
· Saudi Arabia considers expansion of oil pipeline to Red Sea, sources say https://bit.ly/4fmTgsW
Qatar
· Hamad International Airport launches Fast Pass with Qatar Airways for biometric boarding https://bit.ly/44dClCT
· Al-Sayed meets heads of several international economic organisations https://bit.ly/4vCvIFz
· QCB governor meets officials from international financial institutions https://bit.ly/4p8I5aB
Kuwait
· Kuwait restores power after electricity outages as Bahrain reports limited blackouts https://bit.ly/4f4oweX
· Kuwait reports deficit of $23.09bln in FY 2025-2026, finance ministry says https://bit.ly/44kdJs9
· Zain Kuwait earns TM Forum’s top recognition for world-leading autonomous network capabilities https://bit.ly/4gm2kiJ
· Boubyan Bank releases its 2025 annual Sustainability Report: ‘Embedding ESG: Driving Responsible Growth’ https://bit.ly/4gsHZZ5
· deema Buy Now, Pay Later service now available in all Lulu Hypermarkets in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4grZE3a
Oman
· Oman’s non-oil economy grows 5.9% as services surge despite GDP decline https://bit.ly/4gKkwTx
· Omani inventor turns colours into sensory experiences for the blind https://bit.ly/4wqOiRv
Bahrain
· Bahrain ‘must boost investment climate to remain competitive’ https://bit.ly/44h90HO
· BHB launches first edition of graduate training programme https://bit.ly/3QIN9pz
Egypt
· Egypt’s non-oil private sector navigates easing inflationary pressures with 46.0 PMI reading in June https://bit.ly/4bbWq06
· PM Madbouly reviews progress of Ras El Hekma megaproject with Modon Holding https://bit.ly/4wuSQ9y
· Egypt expands wastewater treatment network to 621 plants with 19 million cubic metres daily capacity https://bit.ly/4aJy1Pj
· Egypt reviews pharmaceutical strategy, steps up localisation of biologic medicines https://bit.ly/4vTpiCT
· Egypt prioritises maximising state assets, expanding private sector partnerships: Military production minister https://bit.ly/4vRn0Eb
· MSMEDA, Tamweely sign EGP 350m agreements to finance 3,000 micro-enterprises https://bit.ly/3RokvtW
· Egypt’s GAFI, Enterprise Singapore discuss expanding investment cooperation https://bit.ly/4aHJSxv
· Egypt’s Sokhna Port commences commercial operations at three new basins and Trans Cargo terminal https://bit.ly/4fpvQDa
· FRA grants 10 new licences across non-banking financial sectors https://bit.ly/4vTppyj
· Financial resources to be aligned with development programmes through measurable performance indicators: Planning minister https://bit.ly/4vjIatt
· Egypt inaugurates 17,000-volume Grand Egyptian Museum library in partnership with France https://bit.ly/4foT0cU
Middle East (Regional)
· New study provides insights into Arab countries' accession to the WTO https://bit.ly/3QLudGF
· Why global capital remains bullish on GCC: 82 percent of investors express confidence in region’s economy https://bit.ly/4vgsIOQ
· Syria to sign key economic agreements with France during Macron’s visit https://bit.ly/4aIdsCT
· Middle East hotel bookings jump as travel confidence returns https://bit.ly/4viMFVc