2026-08-06

UAE

·        UAE, India target $200bn trade as Dubai’s DMCC tops 4,080 Indian companies https://bit.ly/4zj0pCL

·        UAE Chambers, Zimbabwe explore stronger trade, investment cooperation https://bit.ly/4yV4Va5

·        Abu Dhabi positioned to join global hydrogen economy race as it enjoys competitive advantages https://bit.ly/45HBXNt

·        Number of retail outlets connected to Digital Tourist VAT Refund System reaches more than 19,300 https://bit.ly/3TVijLl

·        Emirates, South African Airways expand codeshare partnership https://bit.ly/4fRFVYD

·        Mubadala leads $250 million funding round for Moove to expand autonomous mobility https://bit.ly/45EQTfo

·        Essential Goods Prices Platform strengthens market oversight: 'Ministry of Economy' https://bit.ly/4cmxPGm

·        Dubai ranks second globally in AI and intelligent technology adoption https://bit.ly/3TViTsv

·        Ajman launches executive phase of Artificial Intelligence Program https://bit.ly/4fZpZ6P

·        Dubai Duty Free becomes region’s first airport retailer to accept crypto payments https://bit.ly/4hhMtCk

·        Bloom Arjaan by Rotana opens as Saadiyat Island’s vibrant new hospitality destination https://bit.ly/4xnI8Cn

·        Julith expands across the UAE with openings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4c2MV3M

·        Home-grown Brass Monkey Hospitality to open four new venues, accelerating regional expansion https://bit.ly/4fTjW3D

·        Dubai launches $22m Creek Lights project to transform historic waterfront into world-class nighttime destination https://bit.ly/4z0WqKO

·        UAE tourists can now claim VAT refunds on eligible Noon online shopping purchases https://bit.ly/4wfgWov

·        Abu Dhabi targets hydrogen export boom with low-cost production and new global opportunities https://bit.ly/4q0cBny

·        UAE shoppers can now compare prices of 8,343 essential products across 525 stores https://bit.ly/4wDyyv7

·        FIRST LOOK: Dubai’s new Etihad Rail station nears completion https://bit.ly/4fSTCGC

·        1,100 MW Al Henakiyah solar project boosts Saudi clean energy capacity https://bit.ly/4fBVhBK

·        Riyadh Air enters Indian market with inaugural Mumbai flight https://bit.ly/4wOVMi8

·        Envision Energy, Sasol explore green hydrogen project in South Africa https://bit.ly/4hRc6dl

·        Dubai procurement company Sumea opens global trade hub in Jafza https://bit.ly/4q4iG2q

·        BNW to build 10,000 new residences in UAE over next four years https://bit.ly/4z0XdeK

·        Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan awards contract for prime Riyadh residences https://bit.ly/4x0Rrsh

·        Wadi Degla Developments enters Upper Egypt market with ClubTown Minya project https://bit.ly/45bHUlL

·        Saudi Arabia allows investors to build housing projects for partial land ownership https://bit.ly/45bHVWR

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

·        Saudi hospitality sector hit by softer corporate travel in H1 https://bit.ly/4z2ecgF

·        Airport roads revamp in Bahrain gathers speed https://bit.ly/4q5ksjS

·        Aramex's net profit at AED 64 million in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4fZu1MB

·        Salik’s H1 2026 revenue reaches AED1.41 billion https://bit.ly/4fSyvUT

·        IHC reports strong H1 2026 performance, with revenue rising 34.5% to AED64.9 billion, profit after tax https://bit.ly/4fRa0Ym

·        ADNOC Distribution delivers record H1 net profit of $568 million, up 59% YoY https://bit.ly/4wOUdAM

Saudi Arabia

·        Vision 2030 transforms Saudi Arabia into global investment powerhouse as FDI grows 14 percent to $36.24 billion https://bit.ly/3TwjOzF

·        Saudi retail spending hits $113.3bn as e-commerce jumps 42 per cent https://bit.ly/4fVLMfu

·        Saudi Arabia’s new procurement law: 5 changes businesses need to know https://bit.ly/4cnrVVv

·        PIF-led consortium completes $55bn Electronic Arts acquisition https://bit.ly/4chvH2D

·        Aramco stands to benefit from post-war surge in oil demand, CFO says https://bit.ly/4pV0qYY

·        Riyadh Economic Forum to hold its 12th session in October https://bit.ly/4wSuTtt

·        European Chamber of Commerce looks to expand trade and investment with Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4hhQAy9

·        Saudi startup Rush Rooms bets on trust to unlock Kingdom’s sharing economy https://bit.ly/4gcClJY

·        20% of Sukuk Capital’s financing goes to industrial companies https://bit.ly/4q1xO0k

Qatar

·        Al Mahhar Holding H1 net profit surges 8.1% y-o-y to QR28.8mn https://bit.ly/4pX8Y1L

Kuwait

·        National Investments Company Delivers Strong Performance, Reporting Net Profit of KD 12.3 Million and Earnings per Share of 15.4 Fils for Q2 2026 https://bit.ly/3Se3m6I

·        MOH launches Mayo Clinic training platform to advance medical expertise https://bit.ly/4hPG7ds

·        CITRA handles 156 fraud reports linked to suspicious messages, calls, links in July https://bit.ly/4hcfrn3

·        23 state-owned real estate projects set for relaunch with greater private sector role https://bit.ly/4hi4WPe

Oman

·        Philippine, Omani ecozones start talks on investment corridors https://bit.ly/45bc8oT

·        Oman unveils labour market roadmap to drive jobs, growth https://bit.ly/3UgjUeM

·        Beware! Travel scams on the rise https://bit.ly/4q5kXug

Bahrain

·        Chamber acting CEO appointed https://bit.ly/4bwWnME

·        GHG announces financial results https://bit.ly/4gdSleG

Egypt

·        Central Bank of Egypt: Net international reserves reached US$56,293.9 mn at end of July 2026 https://bit.ly/4fSyEYr

·        EFG Finance outlines Balad’s growth plans as it deepens footprint in Egypt’s remittances market https://bit.ly/3SklKuF

·        Cairo Airport expansion targets 70 million passengers https://bit.ly/3RRHb60

·        Government discusses integrated framework for sustainable industrial water management https://bit.ly/459HGM0

·        Madbouly reviews MSMEDA’s strategic vision, action plan with new CEO https://bit.ly/4z4UUaE

·        CBE forms inter-ministerial working group to develop Sustainable Finance Taxonomy https://bit.ly/3RXEMGW

·        Egypt targets full local vehicle body manufacturing https://bit.ly/4z1MLU2

·        Egypt eases industrial land transfer rules, activity changes, and relief measures for delayed projects https://bit.ly/4w65kUv

·        Egyptian government reviews progress of joint healthcare infrastructure projects https://bit.ly/4wKmdFF

·        Mitsubishi Motors Egypt Joins Eltawkeel.com to Expand Online Sales https://bit.ly/4hi4roi

·        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

Middle East (Regional)

·        Syria reopens Deir ez-Zor Airport after 14 years https://bit.ly/45K6vOG

·        GCC job surge: The four nations driving a 41% jump in demand right now https://bit.ly/4fUApEC