UAE
· UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Egypt’s El-Sisi discuss bilateral ties, cooperation across key sectors https://bit.ly/4ybSExE
· DMCC announces record $41.7 billion in diamond trade through Dubai in 2025 https://bit.ly/4vqR9sI
· Mansour bin Zayed chairs Emirates Investment Authority Board of Directors meeting https://bit.ly/4bJf5R9
· ‘It’s only rocket science’: UAE’s commercial space sector ready for rapid growth https://bit.ly/4f0SAt7
· ADIB, Dubai DET sign agreement to offer SMEs foundational toolkit for success https://bit.ly/4gwtO5j
· Dubai SME integrates Hamdan Innovation Incubator (Hi2) into Dubai Founders HQ https://bit.ly/4vu7tsO
· DIFC Courts reports AED10 billion in claims, record caseload during first half of 2026 https://bit.ly/3T1SQiX
· Second edition of Ra'idah launched to accelerate growth of women-led SMEs in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4eZUytN
· SCCI, IBPC organise workshop highlighting investment opportunities https://bit.ly/44sD1V8
· UAE Embassy, ISS convene Diplomatic Corps consultative meeting in preparation for 2026 United Nations Water Conference https://bit.ly/4aPef53
· PCFC adopts integrated framework to support business continuity, enhance efficiency of Dubai’s trade, logistics ecosystem https://bit.ly/4f23miM
· ADX lists 6 new Single Stock Futures, deepens Bloomberg collaboration to expand global access to Abu Dhabi Markets https://bit.ly/4aT0uCq
· 9Yards X announces acquisition of Labib AI https://bit.ly/4ykOfsg
· Masdar reaches financial close for world-first US$6.1 billion gigascale 24/7 clean energy project https://bit.ly/4yA0iSS
· Ras Al Khaimah Ruler receives RAKBANK, Mastercard delegation https://bit.ly/4wF9p2H
· ECI supports US$50 million trade finance facility for Gerald Group with ADCB https://bit.ly/4w79H2w
· Sharjah Islamic Bank reports AED803.9 million net profit, up 15.3 percent https://bit.ly/4vNhXE5
· BEEAH, EtihadWE enter into JDA to multiply wastewater treatment capacity in Sharjah https://bit.ly/4wdkW9u
· Inception42, NXT Holding to advance AI collaboration across UAE https://bit.ly/4w0BGAJ
· ADI Chain secures $50 million investment to accelerate sovereign digital infrastructure for governments, institutions https://bit.ly/4ybSlmu
· Lamplighter Group establishes presence in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4h6datu
· Salik, Shamal sign MoU to enable seamless parking payments at Dubai Harbour https://bit.ly/4pfq5eA
· Dubai Silicon Oasis to host 2nd Middle East edition of Doers Summit Dubai 2026 in November https://bit.ly/4brNsMn
· ADGM FSRA strengthens financial ecosystem with 94 permissions, 120 approvals in 2025 https://bit.ly/4wHTelf
· Abu Dhabi rolls out first dedicated licence plates for autonomous vehicles in testing, commercial services https://bit.ly/4fa0517
· DEWA tops global utility rankings across 13 key performance indicators as Dubai expands clean energy leadership https://bit.ly/4poCDAG
· Souq Al Jubail – Kalba welcomes more than 372,000 visitors during first half of 2026 https://bit.ly/4vE44be
· DEWA strengthens cooperation with World Water Council https://bit.ly/4wBzJL6
· The move behind the move: What hospitality leaders should consider before relocating this summer https://bit.ly/4fxq8PM
· piehaus opens kitchen with The Art of Phyllo https://bit.ly/4w1RZ0e
· Tabby launches fee-free UAE spending account with cashback card and international transfers https://bit.ly/4yhVCAG
· Dubai launches $544m traffic project to link-up six major roads https://bit.ly/4fgsHUY
· Sharjah announces major support package to boost tourism https://bit.ly/4hh3YCu
· GymNation launches first-of-its-kind fitness wear for the region https://bit.ly/4h6dZ5y
· UAE energy transition firm Positive Zero secures $375mln loan facility https://bit.ly/3SQmAiS
· Drake & Scull secures a $14.4mln contract for new Ritz-Carlton Residences in Dubai https://bit.ly/4ffSpJu
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia launches package visa for travellers from seven countries https://bit.ly/4f9ZmLR
· SABIC faces SAR308m Q2 loss as exports weaken https://bit.ly/3SZYr9w
· Riyadh Air studies orders for 25-30 Boeing 787s and more Airbus, sources say https://bit.ly/4vtKdve
· I Squared Capital to deploy up to $2bln in Saudi PIF portfolio https://bit.ly/4aTySNz
· Saudi Arabia's Al Rasheed to acquire 50% stake in Taif Shipping for $24.6mln https://bit.ly/44sESJA
· Saudi Arabia invests $171m to expand Jeddah Islamic Port capacity https://bit.ly/3Ti8x5E
· SAMA approves Credit Line as Saudi finance companies reach 77 https://bit.ly/4fffOum
· Dammam leads Saudi residential property growth as Q1 sales surge 71% https://bit.ly/4wLtapA
· Saudi Arabia has up to 117k contractors, small firms being qualified for major projects https://bit.ly/4phFKKF
Qatar
· Qatar risks losing second-largest LNG exporter ranking after attacks https://bit.ly/4w7WhDA
· Qatar suspends all maritime activities amid heightened US-Iran hostilities https://bit.ly/4phbrn8
· Qatar Islamic Bank partially exits 13.75% stake in Daaman Islamic https://bit.ly/4gCty4Q
· India, Qatar to fast-track strategic trade, investment ties, says minister https://bit.ly/4bbNvvV
Kuwait
· Kuwait property market slows as land fees and regional instability take their toll https://bit.ly/4gy6eFn
· CITRA, Huawei Kuwait sign MoU to accelerate digital transformation
· 5,305 cigarette packs seized in failed smuggling attempt at Nuwaiseeb https://bit.ly/4wBkAJF
· Kuwait’s E-Commerce Boom Tops KD 7.1 Billion as Digital Shopping Gains Momentum https://bit.ly/3Twjrop
Oman
· Oman ranks eighth globally as LNG exports reach 11.9 million tonnes in 2025 https://bit.ly/451KCdm
· France-Oman business ties deepen amid focus on long-term investment https://bit.ly/4phFQ4Z
· Oman's central bank issues treasury bills worth OMR76.4mn https://bit.ly/450CERE https://bit.ly/3SSc5LX
Bahrain
· Bahrain’s $185.7 million Treasury bills attract 178 percent oversubscription as yields edge lower https://bit.ly/4yrDPY7
· Beyon unit inks partnership deal with Bahrain Kuwait Insurance https://bit.ly/44tByxH
· Al Doseri Law Firm secures landmark ruling for major banking institution in multi-million dinar dispute https://bit.ly/4wH4q1B
· NBB signs accord with ICIEC to finance global trade transactions https://bit.ly/4vtLani
Egypt
· Egypt trade deficit rises 20% to $4.8bn in April despite export rebound https://bit.ly/4slwVjD
· Egyptian government outlines second tax facility package targeting industry and capital markets https://bit.ly/4vrPSBK
· Egypt’s exports climb 21.1% to $5.1bn in April 2026 https://bit.ly/3QTfERv
· FRA raises audit cap for external auditors to five investment funds https://bit.ly/4vp7COp
· FRA to launch training programme for state-owned firms ahead of public offerings https://bit.ly/4vxFsAG
· Strong domestic, international demand fuels investment in Egypt’s healthcare: GAFI https://bit.ly/4vxFsAG
· Sustainable aviation fuel roadmap initiated in Egypt with ICAO and EU support https://bit.ly/44uiXS7
· Egypt reviews Red Sea sustainable blue economy projects, marine conservation plans https://bit.ly/450BVQr
· Egypt moves to expand telemedicine services through digital healthcare upgrades https://bit.ly/3TzK5gb
· Madbouly reviews aviation-petroleum cooperation, advances first sustainable aviation fuel project https://bit.ly/4yps1Wg
· Egypt’s government targets 65% private sector investment share within two years alongside state exit plan https://bit.ly/4f9ommt
Middle East (Regional)
· GCC inflation holds at 1.8 percent in 2025, remaining among the world’s lowest https://bit.ly/3SYyTtq
· Regional conflict drags MENA startup funding down 22% https://bit.ly/4poDRvM
