2026-07-28

UAE

·        RUWAD approves funding for 3 new projects worth AED 1.577 million https://bit.ly/4yLtCFX

·        Khalifa Fund, Hub71 award Emirati startup founders up to AED100,000 https://bit.ly/4vZdZYV

·        DMCC Signs Strategic Partnership with Hong Kong Tinkam Capital to Drive Industrial Investment between Hong Kong and Dubai https://bit.ly/4x3Phr4

·        du powers UAE’s first sovereign cloud platform through National Hypercloud for Dubai Taxi Company https://bit.ly/4wmyU9j

·        Gas Turbine Intelligent Controller boosts power generation by 29 MW: DEWA https://bit.ly/4wpNA7r

·        DET, Julius Baer launch alliance to advance Dubai's position as global hub for private wealth https://bit.ly/4fVO5jU

·        Using Tabby or Tamara? Your UAE credit report now includes Buy Now, Pay Later accounts https://bit.ly/4fZoJBC

·        Dubai targets global wealth as family offices surge 61% and investor interest grows https://bit.ly/4wqYwlt

·        Dubai property market: 7 reasons real estate is expected to stay strong through 2026 https://bit.ly/4fli6ti

·        Dubai rolls out e-bike deliveries to 7 more areas – is your neighbourhood included? https://bit.ly/4pLuSoD

·        UAE healthcare demand drives Aster’s $27.2m expansion to over 100 clinics by 2030 https://bit.ly/4flieZO

·        Dubai is now home to more than 80,000 millionaires https://bit.ly/4wty7Uf

·        Wynn Al Marjan Island: Work begins on second ultra-luxury development https://bit.ly/4wnaFYv

·        New Core42 Whitepaper examines how enterprises can control economics of production AI https://bit.ly/3TXdcu2

·        Etihad Credit Bureau expands UAE credit reporting ecosystem with Buy Now Pay Later data https://bit.ly/4fIS9D3

·        Yalla receives CBUAE In-Principle Approval for Retail Payment Services Category II License https://bit.ly/44SjqxO

·        Ajman Chamber, South African Consulate discuss strengthening economic cooperation https://bit.ly/4fX0d45

·        Fifth Abu Dhabi Finance Week to take place in December https://bit.ly/45qeJeC

·        Emirates Skywards unlocks over 12,000 European rail destinations using Miles https://bit.ly/4vTlrow

·        flydubai resumes flights to Budapest from July 31 https://bit.ly/4x7DCI0

·        Etihad Airways strengthens African network with three partnerships in July https://bit.ly/4c7Khtw

·        DIB launches Jaywan Debit Card https://bit.ly/4bi3nwO

·        Dubai Chamber of Commerce strengthens public-private sector partnership through 94 meetings and review of 42 laws and draft laws https://bit.ly/4wqTyVI

·        'Checkout.com' receives CBUAE in-principle approval for Stored Value Facilities licence https://bit.ly/3RAm740

·        DP World completes dredging ahead of schedule at Senegal’s Port of Ndayane https://bit.ly/4fZlDO0

·        ADQCC reviews updated lifeguard certification programme https://bit.ly/4fofCdH

·        ADFW 2026 to spotlight the future of finance as participation grows to over 800 speakers, 35,000 participants https://bit.ly/4x7DLew

·        UAE investors drive 50.6 percent of Sharjah’s $8 billion real estate trade https://bit.ly/45vNS0I

·        UAE and Canada discuss $4.2 billion trade ties after record-time CEPA talks https://bit.ly/45rnsgI

·        Dubai’s off-plan real estate market drives the next wave of landmark luxury developments https://bit.ly/4wqPFA6

·        Sharjah showcases 5,000-tonne National Food Factory to boost farm exports https://bit.ly/4hxSURF

·        15 pilates studios in the UAE to add to your wellness routine this summer https://bit.ly/4w3R7Ys

·        Slow Style: Chloe Christodoulou’s seasonless vision for Amara Grace https://bit.ly/4x6zGHs

·        Ras Al Khaimah welcomes record visitors in first half of 2026 as landmark developments advance https://bit.ly/4wCwy68

·        Sobha Realty set to launch almost 7,000 new units in Dubai this year https://bit.ly/4pMz5s3

·        Al Ain Farms Group launches UAE’s first authentic locally made kefir https://bit.ly/3RUIpgW

·        UAE fines 42 domestic worker recruitment offices after 135 labour law violations in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4wqSotk

·        Al Seeb awards main contract for $200mln Chedi Private Residences project https://bit.ly/4x1meV7

Saudi Arabia

·        Brookfield raises $2 billion for PIF-backed Middle East fund https://bit.ly/4pEjHxG

·        UK updates Saudi travel advice as airlines prolong Gulf flight suspensions https://bit.ly/4fBX5t3

·        SABIC swings to Q1 profit despite weaker revenue https://bit.ly/4wmzDY5

·        Sensia selected by Aramco for smart emissions monitoring https://bit.ly/4pOy7vy

·        Mammoet boosts heavy lifting, transport capability in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/3TnbD8M

·        Brookfield raises $2bn in first close of PIF-anchored Middle East fund https://bit.ly/4ws8rqM

·        Saudi Tadawul Group’s Q2 profit falls 4% on higher operating expenses https://bit.ly/45pdU5R

·        Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus jumps to $6.9bn in May as oil exports rebound https://bit.ly/4fpBvJy

·        Saudi Arabia issues over 34k building permits in H1 https://bit.ly/4bfEFgD

·        Saudi tamees bread leaves the ‘1 riyal club’ https://bit.ly/4hxWvPF

Qatar

·        Saudi-Qatar trade talks seek faster flows after 65 percent growth to $1.35 billion https://bit.ly/4hBafJv

·        QatarEnergy set to extend LNG force majeure to October https://bit.ly/4yEiH0F

·        Qatar Airways announces wave of major discounts if you book this week https://bit.ly/4fAR6Vt

·        Qatar launches diamond exchange https://bit.ly/4pMAsab

·        Financial discipline seen key to scaling commercial AgTech in desert climates https://bit.ly/4wuFD10

·        Regulatory push boosts homegrown fintech startups in Qatar https://bit.ly/4fXUyuD

Kuwait

·        Weatherford secures PDO and KOC oilfield services contracts https://bit.ly/4yIfygv

·        Blackstone’s Kuwait expansion signals next phase in Gulf race to attract global investment giants https://bit.ly/4bc3s5g

·        Kuwait’s $6bn bond issue draws over $18bn in orders, signaling strong investor confidence https://bit.ly/3TofHW9

·        Gulf Bank reopens Jahra Cooperative Society branch https://bit.ly/4vTpTDK

·        Stc revenues hits KD 168.9 m in the first six months of 2026 https://bit.ly/4wuQPe6

·        InvestGB receives preliminary approval to launch Al Bader KD Islamic GCC Equity Fund https://bit.ly/4ws9eYM

·        NBK reinforces its banking presence https://bit.ly/4hyUtPg

Oman

·        Road dualisation work advances on key Oman highway project https://bit.ly/4ws8fYA

·        Oman’s Bank Dhofar to issue $400mln in AT1 capital instruments https://bit.ly/4yKXYbx

·        Salalah event showcases major housing and investment projects https://bit.ly/4fCkbzI

Bahrain

·        Amakin’s financial results show advance sustainable parking and digital solutions https://bit.ly/4fyobRT

·        Gulf Air set to connect Bahrain-Malaysia ahead of F1 https://bit.ly/3TZz2gv

Egypt

·        Egypt approves four oil and gas exploration agreements https://bit.ly/3TsbyR0

·        Egypt crude output hits two-year high as exports rise https://bit.ly/4yFVHyo

·        CIB, Suez Canal Bank arrange syndicated facility for Al Ahly Sabbour’s Summer project https://bit.ly/4fDZsf5

·        CBE hosts Bank of Ghana delegations to deepen cooperation on AI, digital transformation, and cybersecurity https://bit.ly/4vWqMeO

·        Egypt tops Africa with $15.5bn in 2025 FDI as government readies new investment strategy and digital platforms https://bit.ly/4fEATig

·        Egypt, Uganda discuss expanding strategic agricultural partnership https://bit.ly/4x5fGow

·        Deputy PM highlights Egypt’s efforts to boost economic, industrial development https://bit.ly/4fFhuxq

·        Philips sees AI, flexible financing driving wider access to advanced healthcare in Egypt: Makhlouf https://bit.ly/4vXWvMC

·        Yango Group backs Egypt’s Fincart in oversubscribed $2.8m seed round https://bit.ly/4fz924h

·        Egypt rises five places in Global Entrepreneurship Index, retains North Africa’s top ranking https://bit.ly/4fHrsi0

·        Egypt removes more than 41,000 illegal encroachments in latest nationwide enforcement campaign https://bit.ly/4fCkzhE

·        Egypt provides 4.9 million physiotherapy sessions, expands diagnostic imaging services in FY2025/26 https://bit.ly/4gWhgV2

Middle East (Regional)

·        GCC economies lead global competitiveness indicators as economic policies and reforms drive transformation https://bit.ly/4xr4GlR

·        GCC bond and sukuk issuances rise 6.5 percent to $102.69 billion in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4h1hn1I

·        GCC luxury travellers book private jets later as flexibility rises, XO says https://bit.ly/4yKNEQY