2026-07-08

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