2026-07-20

UAE

·        Sheikh Mohammed: UAE non-oil trade grows 13.1 percent to $527.43 billion as exports hit historic $123.29 billion in H1 https://bit.ly/4wgjCD0

·        XRG builds Americas platform extending UAE’s global economic reach https://bit.ly/3TudGYt

·        Sharjah Chamber discusses ways to enhance hospitality sector sustainability https://bit.ly/4fnjhHv

·        Dubai Customs economic packages provide more than AED79 million in liquidity for private sector https://bit.ly/4fIIQnv

·        DEWA approves 61,183 NOC applications during first half of 2026 under its Soqoor programme https://bit.ly/3TIuYRE

·        President of Paraguay receives Chairman of UAE Accountability Authority https://bit.ly/4gH6Ybf

·        SEWA completes natural gas project in Dibba Al Hisn https://bit.ly/4fHvbgy

·        UAE Economy and Tourism Minister says Union Pledge Day inspires country’s sustainable growth, global competitiveness https://bit.ly/4gIOvuZ

·        UAE developer unveils plans for ultra-premium homes at new Mediterranean development https://bit.ly/4yvDiEu

·        How can expats buy freehold property in the UAE? https://bit.ly/4aWGL4U

·        How UAE-founded Coffee Planet brewed a global business from Dubai https://bit.ly/4ypTpmR

·        UAE ranks first regionally, rises 12 places to 17th globally with 86.5 score in QS Future Skills Index 2027 https://bit.ly/4yqqhfn

·        How the UAE turned a pledge of unity into 55 years of global ambition https://bit.ly/3Rq41Sa

·        e& completes Vodafone stake sale, realizing cash proceeds of $5.95 billion https://bit.ly/4wP4Vqa

·        UAE doubles Emirates ID renewal window to one year, enables combined passport transaction https://bit.ly/4fkLRKV

·        20 romantic staycations in the UAE for a memorable getaway https://bit.ly/4vJhvGP

·        How two sisters built a global abaya label, Muse, from their bedrooms https://bit.ly/4pv77Ru

·        How to do a family day with ‘me time’ at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach https://bit.ly/4pvq9XX

·        bkry opens its doors in Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba Mall https://bit.ly/4vCYrd0

·        Chef’s Society opens four new restaurants at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai https://bit.ly/3RjWfcy

·        More than half of all Dubai residents are now in one single annual rental price bracket https://bit.ly/4vJ7SIf

·        Dubai to upgrade 63 public transport stations under major walking and cycling expansion plan https://bit.ly/4fmw5Ob

·        What can you do if your flight is cancelled in the UAE? https://bit.ly/45bV3uZ

·        Mileo Group expands luxury hotel portfolio across Dubai, Mykonos and Dominica https://bit.ly/3Tat5gz

·        Dubai Investment Company unit to acquire 80% stake in Clemenceau Medical Center https://bit.ly/4fbOHSk

Saudi Arabia

·        Accor and Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi to launch ibis Makkah https://bit.ly/3R08V8o

·        “The importance of balancing commercial ambition with a human-centric approach” https://bit.ly/4buVWlW

·        Madinah leads Saudi Arabia in hotel occupancy during Q1 2026 https://bit.ly/3Rg3zWB

·        What happens when Saudi culinary memory meets molecular gastronomy https://bit.ly/4yusc2x

·        Major Middle Eastern airport suffers drop in flight traffic amid rising regional tensions https://bit.ly/4vxorqd

·        Saudi Arabia’s top banks post record-breaking profits despite major slowdown in corporate lending https://bit.ly/4fkMiVz

·        Jeddah Tower architect makes huge prediction about impact of world’s tallest tower https://bit.ly/4b4RiuJ

·        Saudi PIF set to win EU nod for Electronic Arts deal under subsidy rules, sources say https://bit.ly/4gN4LuS

·        Saudi Arabia climbs to 13th globally in FDI inflows https://bit.ly/4ffLUGg

·        Foreign investors favor Saudi market as GCC peers see outflows https://bit.ly/4fcEK7c

·        ALMA Destination signs infrastructure, water services agreements for Jeddah waterfront project https://bit.ly/3R3SmZf

·        US Chamber highlights US firms’ role in advancing Saudi Vision 2030 https://bit.ly/4gN9YTr

·        Saudi Arabia’s POS spending holds above $3.8bn https://bit.ly/3T16GST

·        Saudi Arabia’s Ports Authority signs agreements worth $267m https://bit.ly/4vKov6d

Qatar

·        Qatar’s logistics sector continues strong growth as market surpasses $2.06bln https://bit.ly/4frn46C

·        Public sector bank deposits rise 1.7% in May: QNBFS https://bit.ly/4wbnnJH

·        Human capital is Qatar’s top business advantage: CMU-Q dean https://bit.ly/4vC0bmU

Kuwait

·        Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity: Second attack hits Kuwait power station https://bit.ly/4f9Tkw6

·        Kuwait 15-year residency visa: Everything you need to know https://bit.ly/4gM5MDB

·        Zain Kuwait named the ‘5G-Advanced Network Innovation Leader GCC 2026’ https://bit.ly/4pv4sqL

·        Kuwait approves 303.5-million-dinar project to modernize oil export facilities https://bit.ly/4vC0pug

·        FDI in Kuwait continued to grow to 5.4 billion dinars at the end of 2025 https://bit.ly/4wVuMNu

Oman

·        Oman’s FDI climbs 8.7% to $84bn on strong energy inflows https://bit.ly/4fqqzdC

·        Foreign Minister discusses regional developments with Jordanian, Qatari counterparts https://bit.ly/4hgT1kw

·        Omani olive oil project bags 3 gold medals in international contests https://bit.ly/4gNOwh9

Bahrain

·        TRA conducts survey to boost telecom services in Bahrain https://bit.ly/4bRGKzn

·        Bahrain-Thailand trade and food security ties discussed https://bit.ly/4aYcAKz

Egypt

·       Egypt's economic growth expectations steady as regional conflict risks ease https://bit.ly/4fKdHQI

·        Egypt’s ‘Garbage City’ recyclers reap gains from plastic squeeze https://bit.ly/4wf4R3n

·        Alexandria Port cargo throughput tops 82 million tonnes in FY2025/26: Transport minister https://bit.ly/4hmG7kU

·        Executive education investment in Middle East nears $100m annually amid rising demand for workforce upskilling https://bit.ly/4bSVUV4

·        Egypt’s Al Mokhtabar, Siemens Healthineers launch MEA’s first FLEXLAB-X total lab automation system https://bit.ly/4gNqkvu

·        Egypt, Serbia to sign MoU to expand cooperation in digital health, medical technology https://bit.ly/4vCZkCm

·        Developing Eight nations call for $1.3trn annual climate finance by 2035 https://bit.ly/3TIxtDw

·        Egypt says Ethiopian Dam operations require constant updates to water management plans https://bit.ly/4fqcahg

·        AOI partners with China’s CETC International to localise advanced technology https://bit.ly/4vztdnb

·        Investment minister discusses Procter & Gamble’s expansion plans to boost local manufacturing, exports https://bit.ly/4wWAfDQ

·        Women account for 53% of Egypt’s microfinance beneficiaries in Q1 2026: FRA

·       Seven Egyptian investors sign industrial land agreements at Elsewedy Industrial City in Tanzania https://bit.ly/4wocAvO

Middle East (Regional)

·        Aqaba Container Port handles 472,680 TEU in H1 https://bit.ly/3RsImsm

·        14 best-dressed Arab royals to take styling inspo from https://bit.ly/4ffLcJ6

·        Gulf-Asia technology corridor moves beyond capital as firms target long-term growth https://bit.ly/4wf9uug

·        MENA investment banking fees plunge 19% to three-year low in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4pypTr9

·        From founder formation to exits: where MENA’s venture capital journey needs to go next https://bit.ly/4fa3WLv