UAE
· DFSA advances financial competitiveness through proactive regulations, agentic AI https://bit.ly/4wT8NXQ
· Dubai Customs strengthens Emirati suppliers’ presence in government projects https://bit.ly/4zncDu2
· Dubai to issue building permits in minutes using AI with no human intervention https://bit.ly/3TOwZfl
· Dubai Chambers continues to bolster partnerships with Chinese business community https://bit.ly/4g3nO2b
· World Governments Summit, World Travel & Tourism Council launch strategic partnership to advance global dialogue, shape future of travel and tourism https://bit.ly/45cWA46
· Khorfakkan Port to receive record Chinese vehicle shipment https://bit.ly/4fNlmhh
· ADNOC L&S accelerates fleet expansion with $1.3 billion acquisition of 11 vessels https://bit.ly/4z4dsaQ
· Dubai ranks second globally in AI and intelligent technology adoption https://bit.ly/3TViTsv
· Dubai office sales climb 200 percent to $4.3 billion in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4hpbFH0
· Dubai dessert brand CHUNK Bakehouse expands delivery to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah https://bit.ly/4wepLyz
· Sunset Hospitality Group ignites global ambitions with 55 new venues and entertainment surge https://bit.ly/4wmFc8a
· Dubai rental market heads for all-time record after 214,445 contracts in 7 months https://bit.ly/3TMHqQx
· Dubai real estate sector recorded $3.8bn of transactions last week, including $18m Jumeirah apartment https://bit.ly/4z4ebZC
· Chinese tech firms target Dubai for global expansion as flying cars, drone delivery and payments scale up https://bit.ly/4gpSI55
· UAE to receive record shipment of 6,068 BYD vehicles as new China shipping route launches https://bit.ly/4g0EV4B
· Dubai opens new Al Qudra Road bridge as upgrade will cut waiting time from 7 minutes to 1 https://bit.ly/4bGLSGG
· How Dubai residents can earn AED3,000 in rewards if their friends and family visit https://bit.ly/3TPvu0n
· Is your dying phone battery costing UAE restaurants revenue? https://bit.ly/3TMHLCN
· Hiring a domestic worker in the UAE? Key differences explained https://bit.ly/4fZrge9
· What can you buy with cryptocurrency in the UAE? https://bit.ly/4hp68QQ
· ADNOC says attacks on vessels, staff significantly impacting operations https://bit.ly/45d89Iy
· DEWA’s Hydro Insight analyses 1.1mln smart water metres in Dubai every 15 minutes https://bit.ly/3RYFTX6
· Dana Gas, Crescent Petroleum deny breaching contract over Khor Mor gas supplies https://bit.ly/4wP88GK
Saudi Arabia
· MENA startups raise $173 million in July 2026 as Saudi Arabia regains lead https://bit.ly/4fHxQaa
· Saudi Arabia’s real estate boom defies global uncertainty and remains among the world’s busiest markets https://bit.ly/4gnt2XG
· Saudi Arabia AI use more than doubles as ChatGPT becomes most-downloaded AI app https://bit.ly/4z2SRE1
· Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index holds steady at 56.5 in July: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4qf6H24
· Saudia tops global airline punctuality rankings for third consecutive time https://bit.ly/3U6radb
· Saudi ministry launches contractor qualification service with June 2027 grace period https://bit.ly/4z2Vwxv
· Saudi Arabia’s POS transactions surge 33% as education and freight spending lead the rally https://bit.ly/4wffToc
· Saudi Insurance Authority instructs companies to adhere to beneficial ownership guidelines within 30 days https://bit.ly/3RYG1py
· AI factories will power Saudi Arabia’s next phase of digital transformation, NVIDIA says https://bit.ly/3RUgOfZ
Qatar
· FDI in Qatar reaches QAR 172.2 billion in Q1 2026: NPC https://bit.ly/3U835CR
· Qatar property sales jump 23.6 per cent as buyers target higher-value homes in The Pearl, Lusail and Al Wukair https://bit.ly/4c9PeSE
· Strong banking, non-hydrocarbon growth anchor Qatar economy: QCB https://bit.ly/4xwfXkF
· Qatar debt issuances offset regional lull, says S&P https://bit.ly/3Umi0cC
Kuwait
· Kuwait's CMA grants Goldman Sachs first authorization for collective investment scheme abroad https://bit.ly/3UhihgY
· Fitch affirms Kuwait’s AA- rating on strong external assets https://bit.ly/4wBPYYp
· Action Energy Company reports financial results for H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4wLpEf1
· Kuwait dissolves six civil associations over compliance issues https://bit.ly/4wk92tX
Oman
· Oman VAT rules change: Paper, PDF and emailed invoices will no longer qualify https://bit.ly/45i6uRW
· Oman’s Sohar Industrial City secures $557m in H1 investments https://bit.ly/4fW5aco
· Environment authority conducts field surveys of coastal ecosystems in Masirah https://bit.ly/4fJgABq
· Youth-led projects in Wadi darbat boost tourism in Khareef Dhofar season https://bit.ly/4wds5WF
Bahrain
· Bahrain signs travel deal with UAE https://bit.ly/4xsgZOx
· Beyon Cyber exhibited at Black Hat USA 2026 https://bit.ly/4wm8PX4
· TRA urges telecom operators to ensure greater clarity in billing https://bit.ly/4z74xFv
· SLRB wins Special Achievement in GIS Award https://bit.ly/4glYqpt
Egypt
· Madbouly inaugurates upgraded June 30 Corniche, tours ‘Treasures of Egypt’ exhibition in Matrouh https://bit.ly/4fZ7QG7
· Madbouly launches construction of Qatari Diar’s $29.7bn Alam Al Roum project in North Coast https://bit.ly/4gm6J4H
· Environment ministry completes EGP 60m sanitary landfill in Matrouh https://bit.ly/4g2dLKu
· ECS, EGX step up international promotion of Egypt’s capital market https://bit.ly/4wfQZVK
· FRA issues Egypt’s first regulations governing establishment, operation of hedge funds https://bit.ly/4wkT9Dx
· Egypt explores specialised fund to boost biotechnology, health technology investment https://bit.ly/4g0wgPI
· Egypt aims to enhance measurement of tourism sector’s contribution to national economy https://bit.ly/4xwgQcZ
· Planning minister reviews preparations for Egypt’s hosting of Global Entrepreneurship Festival https://bit.ly/4xvUxEq
· Imarrae begins construction of EGP 22bn KIN residential project in New Cairo https://bit.ly/45lSHKa
· Romania-Egypt trade rises 21% to $453m in March-July 2026: Romanian embassy https://bit.ly/4wmWBxB
Middle East (Regional)
· Middle East to remain among world’s strongest travel and tourism growth markets, reaching $605 billion by 2036 https://bit.ly/4wbous2
· Iran war live: Strait of Hormuz deal in ‘final stages’ as Iran sets conditions to reopen global oil route https://bit.ly/4flsuji
· Splashing out: GCC bottled water market hits $7.5bn https://bit.ly/45B80yV
· How MENA’s homegrown platforms are democratizing access to finance https://bit.ly/4bGb3sT
