2026-08-05

UAE

·        UAE economy grows by 3% in Q1 2026 driven by strong non-oil sector performance https://bit.ly/4gcszrd

·        UAE-Syria Business Council restructured https://bit.ly/3RLjwV2

·        ADNOC, SLB deploy AI platform across over 120 drilling rigs to strengthen upstream performance https://bit.ly/4bPpkDR

·        DP World to develop new Special Economic Zone in Kenya https://bit.ly/4fEVaFF

·        UAE work permits explained: The 13 permits every employer and employee should know https://bit.ly/4wIbY4H

·        Beyond oil: How Abu Dhabi is building a $26bn biotech powerhouse https://bit.ly/4xrdDvr

·        Empower's 'Dubai-it' Journey: Extraordinary story driven by vision, ambition to become world's largest district cooling services provider https://bit.ly/3RJ7Emp

·        Fujairah to develop integrated, unified industrial registry https://bit.ly/4waeBuV

·        Meraas marks key project milestone with commencement of groundworks at Nourelle https://bit.ly/4wcITwR

·        Sharjah Chamber boosts trade ties with Dominican Republic, India https://bit.ly/4wFGaNx

·        Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 brings Gulftainer on board as resilient supply chains become need of hour https://bit.ly/4byrk38

·        Al Ramz reports 90% rise in H1 net profit https://bit.ly/4yZBUKn

·        Al Hamra one step closer to delivering the most luxurious address in Ras Al Khaimah with Waldorf Astoria Residences https://bit.ly/4fXdXeb

·        Andaliman at One Za’baeel in Dubai relocates https://bit.ly/4w1fzJH

·        Lucky 2000 opened with momentum and shows no signs of letting up https://bit.ly/3TyiwnH

·        OECD headline inflation eased to 4.2% in June 2026, reflecting temporary decline in energy inflation https://bit.ly/4fXop5v

·        DEWA’s Hab-Reeh platform records 17% growth in usage in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4wJGif8

·        Naseej starts infrastructure works for Amwaj Avenue https://bit.ly/4xpdfNW

·        Kuwait’s Senergy Holding subsidiaries renew credit facilities worth $24.2mln https://bit.ly/4weffYh

·        flydubai announces major Emirati recruitment drive https://bit.ly/4xjbwcT

·        Agthia Group reports stronger H1 2026 financial position, raises interim dividend 14.4% https://bit.ly/4xloXsT

Saudi Arabia

·        Air France extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspensions further https://bit.ly/4yUILos

·        Yanbu sees busiest crude loading day since Houthi blockade threat https://bit.ly/3Rv3m1Z

·        World Travel Market (WTM) Spotlight Riyadh debuts this September https://bit.ly/4w33XG0

·        Sabic completes sale of Europe, Americas thermoplastics business https://bit.ly/3Si3vWJ

·        Makkah ranks 5th, Madinah 7th among world’s top cities for international visitors in 2025 https://bit.ly/4xdnuoq

·        45.7mln visitors fuel Saudi entertainment boom, with 96% satisfaction rate in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/3UbL8mM

·        SEVEN's first entertainment destination in Abha to open on August 5 https://bit.ly/4fCUa4N

·        Saudi Arabia signs EV manufacturing agreements with CEER targeting $2.5bn GDP boost and 2,600 jobs https://bit.ly/4cklQZU

·        Saudi non-oil business activity remains strong as PMI stands at 53.1 in July https://bit.ly/4yZF94v

·        Saudi office and retail markets stay resilient as housing sector weakens in Q2: CBRE https://bit.ly/4wd2htZ

Qatar

·        Qatar amends tenancy law, introduces QR250 lease registration fee and new rental dispute procedures https://bit.ly/4xlrVh1

·        AI, energy infra moving at different speeds, says expert on Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast https://bit.ly/4pY0LKE

·        Consumer goods lead Qatar job creation as FDI sectors post strong gains https://bit.ly/453UZ0v

·        Qatar's PPI for industrial sector for May 2026 increases by 2.75% https://bit.ly/456uAiE

·        Qatar CPI rises 2.21% in June https://bit.ly/4heXJ2n

·        DAAM signs funding agreement for Shafallah programme https://bit.ly/3SgeUX0

·        Poland sees strong potential for Qatari investment in tourism, hospitality sector https://bit.ly/4wpLOml

·        Dukhan Bank becomes Qatar’s first Islamic bank to go live on Kinexys https://bit.ly/4byuyng

·        Oman launches tourism promotion campaign across London taxis and buses https://bit.ly/4fNbOBz

·        Oman becoming an increasingly attractive market for investors https://bit.ly/453fmeb

Kuwait

·        Kuwait approves $285m water separation contract for Rawdatain oilfield https://bit.ly/4pZZfI3

·        Kuwait explores oil pipeline routes bypassing Strait of Hormuz https://bit.ly/3TWXi2S

·        Kuwait PMI rebounds above 50 as Egypt remains in contraction in July: S&P https://bit.ly/4pUZGDr

·        KIB introduces new Premium Segment, consolidating existing banking benefits https://bit.ly/4waicJr

Oman

·        Oman Air launches five new routes in one week to expand Asia cargo network https://bit.ly/4cjcqxO

·        Oman tourism slows as hotel stays and airport passenger numbers fall in first half of 2026 https://bit.ly/4yXzMCP

Bahrain

·        Alba reports Q2 and H1 results https://bit.ly/3TFZrQr

·        Future of Bahrain’s pearl and jewellery industry discussed https://bit.ly/4gdXSSw

·        Ninth Bahrain–Oman Products Exhibition opens in Salalah https://bit.ly/4wEKeOk

Egypt

·        Madbouly reviews progress of Cairo International Airport Terminal 4 project https://bit.ly/4zdLJom

·        Gypto Pharma, Djibouti’s Bacha Group sign MoU to expand Egyptian pharmaceutical exports to East Africa https://bit.ly/4hP4qZ4

·        Wadi Degla Developments enters Upper Egypt market with ClubTown Minya project https://bit.ly/4yZDtIa

·        Egypt inaugurates Water Museum showcasing history of Nile management https://bit.ly/4yZDtIa

·        Egypt develops new management model for Nabq Nature Reserve to boost eco-tourism investment https://bit.ly/4pV1Q5M

·        FRA approves four companies for non-banking financial activities https://bit.ly/3UcAOuQ

·        CBE, Higher Education Ministry review expansion of Future Scholars Fund ahead of 2026/27 academic year https://bit.ly/4fWZKOh

·        Industry Minister discusses RHI Magnesita’s plan to establish refractory manufacturing plant in Egypt https://bit.ly/4fQPkQ2

·        Beheira allocated EGP 9.9bn in public investments for FY2026/27: Planning minister https://bit.ly/45HSX6g

·        AI Adoption is a Leadership Challenge, Not a Tech Issue: ALX Enterprise Redefines B2B Workforce Readiness for HR Leaders https://bit.ly/4w6WtSs

Middle East (Regional)

·        Jordan, US sign $354.6 million cooperation agreement https://bit.ly/4w8S1CK

·        GCC pharmaceutical market tops $30bn as UAE, Saudi Arabia drive life sciences boom https://bit.ly/3Si46HX