2026-07-21

UAE

·        UAE concludes 37 CEPAs, negotiating with 20 countries: Al Zeyoudi https://bit.ly/4ho3mv1

·        Awqaf Dubai’s financial investment portfolio tops AED1.475 billion in market value in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4femNFk

·        Khalifa Fund strengthens financing ecosystem with 7 integrated programmes to support enterprise growth https://bit.ly/45dmjcr

·        Sanad delivers record H1 revenue of AED 4.31 billion https://bit.ly/4wOkNt3

·        RAKEZ advances India business collaboration through multi-city outreach https://bit.ly/4wRQT7l

·        Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Kenyan Business Council https://bit.ly/4wQQqSR

·        ADI Chain, Tangem launch co-branded hardware wallets to Virgin Megastores across UAE https://bit.ly/4wSt0wm

·        UAE participates in Third BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting in India https://bit.ly/4wenzIe

·        Mansour bin Zayed Inaugurates 'Jaywan', UAE’s first national card scheme https://bit.ly/4wehawG

·        Network International rolls out UAE’s Jaywan card acceptance for online payments https://bit.ly/4wZ99ff

·        FAB launches Emirati Jaywan Debit Card https://bit.ly/4b3qQ4I

·        UAE economic growth outlook remains resilient despite Hormuz disruptions, says IMF https://bit.ly/4fdlrKR

·        UAE private-sector Emiratization surpasses 190,000 as 95 percent of companies meet targets https://bit.ly/4faOAGC

·        Gulf oil exports jump 16 percent to 12 million bpd as Hormuz traffic slows

·        Abu Dhabi’s XRG bets on Americas growth as it builds global energy and industrial network https://bit.ly/4fwotZF

·        Abu Dhabi real estate transactions surge 112 percent to $31.86 billion in H1 2026 as FDI grows 309 percent https://bit.ly/4yyljNs

·        UAE PASS recognized as global model for integrated government digital infrastructure https://bit.ly/4fwoGvV

·        Enersol’s DWS completes first UAE well using HCU technology https://bit.ly/4wOdrpt

·        One of UAE’s leading real estate firms predicts massive long-term growth for Abu Dhabi’s residential market https://bit.ly/4wUVTYY

·        E& UAE and Core42 partner to deliver sovereign AI infrastructure at scale https://bit.ly/3TwcUu1

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Islamic banking share hits 76 percent as UAE targets over $697 billion by 2031 amid Gulf resilience https://bit.ly/4fwDgDL

·        Jeddah Islamic Port launches 60-day incentive with 15-day storage exemption https://bit.ly/4b4OsWN

·        Saudi real estate prices rise 1.3 percent in Q2 as May business revenues climb 11.4 percent https://bit.ly/4how6DO

·        Inside Saudi Arabia’s new mega tennis complex https://bit.ly/4fKCunD

·        Riyadh Air orders 34 Boeing, Airbus widebody jets in expansion push https://bit.ly/4vDJ97O

·        Mining, manufacturing lift Saudi operating revenue index 11.4% in May https://bit.ly/4bTDL9D

·        Saudi lenders Bank Albilad, Arab National Bank report higher Q2 earnings https://bit.ly/4waJOyL

·        Al Rajhi, Bahri shares lead concentration in Saudi Arabia’s largest equity funds https://bit.ly/3Rs4tzk

·        Red Sea Gateway Terminal International inaugurates $170m port investment in Bangladesh https://bit.ly/3TLFZlb

·        Saudi home prices lift real estate index 1.3% in Q2: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4ywyYot

·        PIF’s The Helicopter Co. orders 8 more Airbus H145 https://bit.ly/44BpH0G

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

Qatar

·        Qatar banks’ lending tops $403bln, deposits hold steady in May https://bit.ly/4vIuBnH

·        Qatar regulates drone operations under new law https://bit.ly/4vLjlXJ

·        QIIB, Visa partner to advance financial innovation in digital payment ecosystem https://bit.ly/4vHzLQL

Kuwait

·        Kuwait's annual inflation rises 2.19% in Jun https://bit.ly/45fKeIi

·        Kuwait NBK Q2 net profit edges up; beats estimate https://bit.ly/4yoqfoa

·        InvestGB, Ares Wealth Management Solutions strengthen relations https://bit.ly/4yCfZsI

·        Boubyan Bank reports net profits of KD 54.7 million for H1, 2026 https://bit.ly/4pv5jbd

·        Kuwait probes 5,000-dinar cash transaction at cooperative society https://bit.ly/4fhHsqw

Oman

·        Iran and Oman could raise $6.8bn from Hormuz tanker fees https://bit.ly/4vHxxAT

·        SalamAir launches direct Muscat-Kigali service https://bit.ly/4wTVQg3

·        Oman's central bank issues treasury bills worth OMR20mn https://bit.ly/3Tr9s3N

·        Oman advances in global Environmental Performance Index, strengthening Oman Vision 2040 goals https://bit.ly/4wOvE6h

Bahrain

·        STC PAY Bahrain expands services to Saudi nationals https://bit.ly/3Tb9Sva

·        JP Morgan anchors regional growth with innovation and digital talent https://bit.ly/4wSy0B8

·        Bahrain Bourse appoints Al Ramz Capital to expand equity research coverage https://bit.ly/4bUY1HY

Egypt

·        29 Arab World Cup matches draw 2.1 billion cumulative views as Egypt-Argentina leads with 192.6 million https://bit.ly/4we2zBr

·        Egyptian consortium wins Oman EPC framework agreement worth over $6bn https://bit.ly/4wTN6GG

·        Egypt, Montenegro seek closer economic ties, reaffirm support for two-state solution https://bit.ly/4yD9WnQ

·        More than 3,500 trainees complete free vocational programmes under Egyptian-Italian partnership https://bit.ly/4boravd

·        Upper Egypt development projects integrate environmental standards in new government review https://bit.ly/4pt3XgV

·        Egypt launches digital platform to manage Nile riverbank state lands https://bit.ly/4pAk6Bp

·        Egypt’s agriculture minister outlines steps to combat high feed prices at sustainable wealth conference https://bit.ly/4hoFlUA

·        Egypt, Germany, and Sawiris Foundation sign agreements to establish 10 applied technology schools https://bit.ly/4faTIdQ

·        Egypt’s building materials exports jump 36% to $14.9bn in 2025 https://bit.ly/4gTRz7H

·        Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and state auditor discuss mechanisms to boost state-owned enterprise performance https://bit.ly/4puaSXr

·        FRA reviews registration applications from over 30 debt collection companies https://bit.ly/4fv4aMc

·        Madbouly reviews settlement of financial obligations between NUCA, NBE https://bit.ly/4gOXtXC

Middle East (Regional)

·        Middle East offers long-term growth potential for Vietnam’s farm produce exports https://bit.ly/4wekIiD

·        Jordanian expatriates' remittances rise 14.5% in first five months of 2026 https://bit.ly/4fwgwnh

·        Red Sea war insurance costs rise after Houthi blockade, sources say https://bit.ly/4pz6ark