UAE
· Dubai to host 22nd edition of ‘IPS 2026’ next September https://bit.ly/4bXZnSk
· METAS 2026 opens in Sharjah with international participation https://bit.ly/4hdri4e
· New DIFC regulations further strengthen DIFC’s structuring advantage for SPVs https://bit.ly/3TBszbA
· Taxable persons eligible for small business relief must submit simplified corporate tax returns: FTA https://bit.ly/45BXFCz
· Illumin8 expands manufacturing operations at SAIF Zone https://bit.ly/4yUDYmX
· Ministry of Finance adopts ‘Aani’, ‘Jaywan’ as new payment channels for federal service fees, fines https://bit.ly/454agOU
· ‘Dubai Founders HQ’, ‘Mastercard’ launch founder finance solution to support startups https://bit.ly/454EyAY
· Sharjah Digital Platform records 2.65 million transactions in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/3TDBoSb
· UAE–UK economic partnership offers blueprint for growth through global disruption https://bit.ly/3TCIpCP
· Alpha Dhabi net profit surges 48% to AED9.8 billion in H1 https://bit.ly/4fD302y
· Dubai Chamber of Commerce supports Techies Infotech’s expansion into South Africa https://bit.ly/4wpFD1D
· Dubai Residential REIT reports 15% H1 profit growth, approves AED573.2 million interim dividend https://bit.ly/4pSCPrU
· 'The Green Planet', 'Butterfly Garden' enhance Dubai's summer appeal https://bit.ly/4pUuowl
· Dubai Media Narrative Committee launched to boost effectiveness of Dubai’s messages across vital sectors https://bit.ly/4cgMT8s
· Etihad Rail sells over 70,000 tickets since launch of passenger services https://bit.ly/3TAFMBr
· Wellness emerges as the new baseline in Dubai’s luxury real estate market https://bit.ly/4579MYd
· Emirates records one of the world’s lowest flight cancellation rates https://bit.ly/45AeQEC
· 16 homegrown fashion brands in the UAE to support https://bit.ly/4xgVmAL
· Borouge restores Ruwais assets as second-quarter earnings and sales strengthen https://bit.ly/4z36Ppp
· What’s hot: Lucky 2000 opened with momentum and shows no signs of letting up https://bit.ly/3TyiwnH
· Dubai four-day work initiative delivers 98% employee happiness https://bit.ly/450Xu3B
· Sharjah property sales double in H1 despite Q2 slowdown as $8bn real estate market grows https://bit.ly/4xgIA54
· Dubai public transport carries 348m passengers in six months as Metro remains busiest https://bit.ly/4fE24uE
· UAE economy built to withstand global shocks as UK trade ties top $30bn, leaders say https://bit.ly/45IDYsI
· Dubai residents can soon book licensed gardeners through Careem https://bit.ly/3TRspNi
· UAE seizes 3.6m illegal excise goods worth $22.3m in tax evasion crackdown https://bit.ly/3SfMVGZ
· Dubai’s Sunset Hospitality Group targets global expansion with 55 new venues and entertainment push https://bit.ly/3UbKJ3K
Saudi Arabia
· The Beauty Shelf: Rawan M. Hussain takes us through her must-have beauty staples https://bit.ly/4fE9tu8
· Saudi Aramco raises August LPG prices as global demand strengthens https://bit.ly/4yUIimj
· World Travel Market (WTM) Spotlight Riyadh debuts this September https://bit.ly/4w33XG0
· Saudi Arabia real estate remains one of world’s busiest markets despite global uncertainty: CBRE https://bit.ly/4fQdnPc
· SAL Logistics takes over Belgian cargo company Aviapartner Liege https://bit.ly/4wDb6y1
· Saudi Tourism Authority teams up with Mastercard to attract global visitors https://bit.ly/4z15teM
· Local retailers account for 95.3% of online purchases in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/45E7Zdi
· 45.7mln visitors fuel Saudi entertainment boom, with 96% satisfaction rate in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/3UbL8mM
· Saudi retailer eXtra posts higher H1 profit, declares $42.7m dividend https://bit.ly/454KEkQ
· World Cup sponsorship adds $26bn to Saudi Aramco’s corporate value https://bit.ly/3TEFKZg
· How Saudi Arabia became a global AI economy player https://bit.ly/4h8IkAz
Qatar
· Qatar’s diversification drive gathers pace as non-oil sectors account for 65.5 percent of GDP https://bit.ly/4xdHreD
· Qatar LNG repairs could extend into early 2027, Shell says https://bit.ly/3TQJcQz
· Qatar targets $100bn in foreign investment as non-oil sectors power growth https://bit.ly/454eXbu
· Qatar moves closer to driverless taxis with autonomous vehicle trials https://bit.ly/4fOPasK
· Poland sees strong potential for Qatari investment in tourism, hospitality sector https://bit.ly/4wpLOml
· Qatar Chamber invited to join AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai https://bit.ly/4waJ106
· The currency of consistency: Why trust is QNB’s most valuable brand asset
· Qatar’s diversification drive gathers pace as non-hydrocarbon sectors near two-thirds of GDP: OBG https://bit.ly/4hduU6o
· Dandy successfully completes book-building process ahead of IPO https://bit.ly/4wwPcMS
· Specialised innovation clusters seen to drive Qatar’s startup expansion https://bit.ly/4ci4ddc
Kuwait
· NBK furthers its leadership in human capital management with highest global standards https://bit.ly/4w4jeGC
· InvestGB hosts panel discussion with Kuwait investment leaders https://bit.ly/4fBFD9t
· Cargo vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ near Oman, northeast of Al Khasab https://bit.ly/4fBkn3J
· MEW urges continued conservation to maintain summer power stability https://bit.ly/4g98guS
Oman
· Oman targets up to 33% emissions cut by 2035 https://bit.ly/4hKhUVV
· Oman, Sri Lanka discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation https://bit.ly/4fQyJfg
· OMR2.1mn Liwa entrance development project 80% complete https://bit.ly/3TBk2Wb
· Number of licensed hotel establishments in Al Buraimi increases by 18% in 2026 https://bit.ly/3RuvpP7
Bahrain
· Ninth Bahrain–Oman Products Exhibition opens in Salalah https://bit.ly/4wEKeOk
· Inovest announces financial results for second quarter https://bit.ly/4xbaIH0
Egypt
· EFG Hermes leads in brokerage across five MENA markets in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4ySn20x
· Egypt’s banking sector net foreign assets jump to $27.9bln in June https://bit.ly/4xDNp99
· Chinese investments in Egypt exceed $10bn amid push to deepen economic cooperation https://bit.ly/3UbcJ7D
· Al-Sisi reviews strategic commodity stocks, social protection measures https://bit.ly/4gbK6Qg
· Egypt exempts listed securities’ capital gains from income tax to boost stock market https://bit.ly/4w9lY5U
· Egypt puts hospitals on high alert after earthquake, reports only minor injuries https://bit.ly/4pYZ5k3
· Egypt, Uganda prepare next phase of Great Lakes weed project as Cairo highlights $100m Nile Basin fund https://bit.ly/4wP4lZW
· CBE launches African Financial Stability Committee digital portal with AACB https://bit.ly/4fAHgnT
· Everyone to benefit from new tax facilitation package: Finance minister https://bit.ly/3UbcSrH
· Government develops digital integration to accelerate companies’ capital increases: Investment minister https://bit.ly/4xhCQYX
Middle East (Regional)
· Average data breach cost in Middle East reaches $8 million in 2026: IBM https://bit.ly/4ySqgRy
· ExxonMobil LNG pipeline broadens supply beyond Middle East production https://bit.ly/4hN8oRS
· Panasonic’s new Middle East CEO says it’s being using AI for decades https://bit.ly/4pV0lEA
· US embassies urge Americans to consider leaving Middle East https://bit.ly/4fKoKZ2
