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