UAE

·        Khalifa Fund launches ‘Future Founders Market’ https://bit.ly/4xoEOH1

·        Arsenal and Emirates renew partnership until 2033 https://bit.ly/4wEZWc4

·        Ministry of Finance introduces minimum Excise Price for Liquids used in Electronic Smoking Devices effective 1 September https://bit.ly/3RZYAcK

·        AQU opens research paper submissions for halal industry conference https://bit.ly/45bVDJo

·        Sharjah real estate transactions reach AED7 billion in July https://bit.ly/4xkzAvW

·        Ajman records AED1.65 billion real estate transactions in July https://bit.ly/4q3RLne

·        Ras Al Khaimah attracts AED771.5 million investment in H1 https://bit.ly/3SimRuQ

·        ADNEC Group receives 13 Stevie Awards https://bit.ly/4weWjst

·        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

·        UAE well-positioned to connect Islamic capital with high-growth markets, says Standard Chartered https://bit.ly/4bukFqI

·        Etihad resumes Bahrain and Kuwait flights after suspension https://bit.ly/45IX95N

·        Al Mazrui investment strengthens Petrofac’s regional growth ambitions https://bit.ly/45cYTnH

·        Deliveroo tackles food waste in the UAE with zero waste bags https://bit.ly/4pZzBD0

·        Dubai records 320 home sales above $10m in six months as luxury property market surges https://bit.ly/4wOiirg

·        UAE announces new tax rule on e-cigarettes https://bit.ly/4gg5aVP

·        Tax warning issued to UK expats living in UAE https://bit.ly/4wiUESF

·        Dubai office sales soar to record $4.3bn as high-value deals triple in H1 https://bit.ly/3Sgvoys

·        UAE on cold-calling clampdown as almost 10,000 numbers disconnected https://bit.ly/4xoYFG0

·        RAK Ceramics reports AED822.8 million in Q2 revenue https://bit.ly/4g1rl0N

·        Empower H1 net profit after tax rises to AED468 million https://bit.ly/4fRJDBt

·        Burjeel Holding reports AED2.8 billion H1 revenue https://bit.ly/45bxkLy

·        Space42 posts $260 million H1 revenue https://bit.ly/3TClwiZ

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia Invites Danantara to Invest in Madinah Airport https://bit.ly/4hkMNjF

·        Middle East to remain among world’s strongest travel and tourism growth markets, reaching $605 billion by 2036 https://bit.ly/4wbous2

·        MENA startups raise $173 million in July 2026 as Saudi Arabia regains lead https://bit.ly/4fHxQaa

·        Sheraton Soma Bay Resort unveils redesigned collection of suites on Red Sea coast https://bit.ly/4q1HiIM

·        Riyadh Air launches Bangkok flights as Saudi airline expands Asia network https://bit.ly/4q3V2mw

·        Saudi Arabia warns consumers to stop using coffee and chocolate products after banned substance found https://bit.ly/4fTxkom

·        Saudi renewable energy capacity jumps 88% to 12,313 MW in 2025 https://bit.ly/3Uhi4KI

·        Saudi construction activity expands for 3rd straight month in July https://bit.ly/4z4CUgp

·        Saudi finance ministry warns against starting government projects before contract awards https://bit.ly/4xrFzzb

·        Saudi food giant Savola posts 36% rise in H1 profit https://bit.ly/4z1qHsP

·        Acwa sees H1 profit drop as CEO praises company ‘discipline’ https://bit.ly/4hfUveZ

·        Saudi consumer spending rises 6.8% in Q1: Knight Frank https://bit.ly/4z7SnfO

·        Saudi employers embrace AI hiring, but trust emerges as the next challenge https://bit.ly/4waEjPW

Qatar

·        Qatari banking sector assets remain stable at $601.82 billion in June 2026 https://bit.ly/4whH81N

·        Qatar Airways to resume flights to Kuwait, Bahrain and Erbil from August 8 https://bit.ly/3RB8Msl

·        Fresh catch boosts sales at Old Doha Port fish market https://bit.ly/4q13GlH

Kuwait

·        Kuwait's CMA grants Goldman Sachs first authorization for collective investment scheme abroad https://bit.ly/3UhihgY

·        NBK becomes first bank in Kuwait to activate the digital signature service https://bit.ly/4xp00N2

·        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/45bEvU0

·        MOI arrests 48 violators during inspection of 120 Shuwaikh businesses https://bit.ly/4xvWwZn

Oman

·        Oman monitors environmental impact after CAROLINE BEZENGI runs aground https://bit.ly/4xoIAQH

·        Oman Air expands cargo access to key Asian markets https://bit.ly/4hkfPzU

·        Environment Authority receives 100 requests through Tajawob platform in July 2026 https://bit.ly/4qa8HZq

Bahrain

·        Bahraini startup Soor gets pre-seed investment from Spring https://bit.ly/4pZvDul

·        NBB’s Ahmed named among Forbes Top 100 CEOs of 2026 https://bit.ly/4z4hWOA

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

Egypt

·        Egypt's FRA approves four companies for non-banking financial activities https://bit.ly/4wMxd5l

·        Egypt inflation likely rose to 15.6% in July, says poll https://bit.ly/4g1VP2V

·        Smart ‘Triple Play’ services to launch at Downtown New Alamein https://bit.ly/4wbsLM6

·        Egypt unemployment rate falls to 5.8% in Q2 2026 https://bit.ly/4byxVdM

·        Egypt financial inclusion rate climbs to 79% by end-June 2026 https://bit.ly/4q1fBA1

·        Egypt net int'l reserves reach new record $56.29 bln in July 2026: CBE https://bit.ly/4giyf2Y

Middle East (Regional)

·        Syria’s Deir ez-Zor Airport welcomes first flights in 14 years https://bit.ly/3RNIrat

·        From Traditional to Intelligent: How Prometheus Group Is Driving Asset Management Forward https://bit.ly/4cnSGZW

·        Rising global travel costs set to hike business trip expenses https://bit.ly/4q2EkE9

·        Why the GCC is the next frontier for private credit https://bit.ly/4g1SiS7