2026-08-11

UAE

·        Dubai-it Award opens nominations across 10 fields until September 10 https://bit.ly/4wS8DQj

·        ADX market cap reaches $762.4 billion as H1 2026 trading hits $46.56 billion https://bit.ly/4i2AU21

·        Abu Dhabi announces free tourist visa for Indian tourists https://bit.ly/3S7K2I6

·        XRG chemicals portfolio begins delivering across global markets https://bit.ly/4wnG5xd

·        Dubai Customs strengthens Emirati suppliers’ presence in government projects and expands growth opportunities for national companies https://bit.ly/4wgvh41

·        UAE hiring recovery ranks among world’s strongest since pandemic as June 2026 momentum returns https://bit.ly/4cAzA2T

·        UAE real estate reinforces investment appeal after strong H1 2026 as foreign capital deepens market https://bit.ly/45gF7YD

·        Dubai to convene decision-makers, experts for inaugural Dubai Environment Conference & Exhibition 2026 https://bit.ly/3RWVAhx

·        Dubai ready home sales jump 20% to $2.45bn as property market rebounds https://bit.ly/4fO7K5s

·        Spinneys reroutes food shipments amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, cuts delays from 38 days to 9 https://bit.ly/4wiFgWk

·        Etihad Airways celebrates inaugural flight to Tashkent https://bit.ly/4goLZJB

·        Meraas commences groundworks for City Walk Crestlane https://bit.ly/4qbDLI3

·        Dubai expands Bus-On-Demand service to 3 new areas: Full list of 20 locations https://bit.ly/4wUmw0D

·        Abu Dhabi and Dubai parking firms link systems for unified payments https://bit.ly/4wR3lEG

·        Camel soap factory launches community campaign to sell 25,000 bars in fight for survival https://bit.ly/4fQBxKJ

·        90-home community to be built on site of former Dubai Zoo https://bit.ly/4g05VTb

·        UAE jobs: Real estate leads hiring growth as country ranks No.1 for FinTech skills https://bit.ly/3RHeHft

·        ADNOC Distribution CFO maps next phase of disciplined global growth https://bit.ly/4q69tX7

·        ADNOC Gas restores 85% supply as Habshan recovery accelerates https://bit.ly/4xsVQnl

·        ADNOC Gas beats Q2 guidance with $664.4 million net income https://bit.ly/4g3jHDb

Saudi Arabia

·        Riyadh Metro carries 29.7m passengers in 3 months as Saudi rail use surges https://bit.ly/3TSff2D

·        Saudi Arabia’s flynas signs first government travel agreement, services to start in Q4 2026 https://bit.ly/4wpNXhN

·        Jeddah Tower reaches halfway to Burj Khalifa as Saudi megaproject rises https://bit.ly/4cfU5Sl

·        Shirvan Hotel City Yard Jeddah joins Marriott’s prestigious Autograph Collection in landmark deal https://bit.ly/4gnIuTM

·        Saudi Aramco delays Jazan oil refinery restart to August 30, IIR note shows https://bit.ly/4g3cXFs

·        DAE seals purchase, leaseback agreement with Saudia https://bit.ly/4wiHZz2

·        Flyadeal to launch Riyadh-Mumbai flights in October https://bit.ly/4wgxGvl

·        Saudi industrial output rebounds 4.3% in June on mining, utilities gains https://bit.ly/4qai9f5

·        Saudi AI tool adoption more than doubles to 45.2% https://bit.ly/3TEYTdP

·        Maaden’s aluminum and gold units drive Q2 revenue growth, offset phosphate slump https://bit.ly/4wptVnj

Qatar

·        Qatar real estate: Home sales jump 23.6 percent in Q2 2026 as mortgage values reach $4.4 billion https://bit.ly/4qeeb5s

·        Qatar Airways offers exclusive discounts for November https://bit.ly/3U9bTIB

·        QIIB wins 2 Global Business Magazine awards for innovation, mobile banking https://bit.ly/4cxfBSC

·        Qatar’s NDS3 reforms, infrastructure push drive major global business ranking gains https://bit.ly/3UqapK5

Kuwait

·        Zain Group’s net profit soars 73% YoY in H1 2026 to reach $717 million https://bit.ly/4fOaAaC

·        Al Mulla Exchange inaugurates new branches in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4qcgHci

·        NBK ‘Top Employer in Kuwait and Banking Sector’, shows LinkedIn’s rating for 2025 https://bit.ly/4we45Tf

·        Kuwait real estate sales reach 27.4 million dinars in eight days https://bit.ly/4cxfVAO

Oman

·        Muscat Stock Exchange trading hits $17.9 billion as main index surges 66.8 percent in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4fYIBUs

·        Oman tracks 390sq km oil slick after vessel grounding as pollution moves towards coast https://bit.ly/4q7hGup

·        Omani Crafts Forum opens in Salalah, spotlighting heritage and innovation https://bit.ly/4ci1fpd

·        Omani ministry reminds precious metals traders of payment rules https://bit.ly/4wR68Oa

·        Muscat Court orders sports equipment dealer to pay OMR400 for defective exercise bench https://bit.ly/4c1GMFh

·        MSX comfortably the best performer compared to other GCC markets https://bit.ly/4hYNrUb

Bahrain

·        Bahrain consumer electronics market holds firm amid regional pressures https://bit.ly/45UH5xU

·        NBB profit surges 16pc to record $59.7 million in Q2 https://bit.ly/4g5SDmE

·        New initiative to boost community support https://bit.ly/4hnbuMr    

Egypt

·        Dana Gas profit rises 47% as Egypt production strengthens https://bit.ly/3SmPcjL

·        MIDBANK launches three-year savings certificate with returns of up to 19.65% https://bit.ly/4ci0Ymb

·        Egypt and Libya study building $1bn oil pipeline https://bit.ly/4fZw0jL

·        Egypt telecom regulator refers four mobile operators to public prosecution over unauthorised line registrations https://bit.ly/3TKgvF7

·        Safa Abdo joins Impact Team 2050 as international youth advisor to ROSATOM leadership https://bit.ly/4qbt6xc

·        Egyptian industry minister outlines updated 2030 strategy to boost exports and global integration https://bit.ly/3S5p9NL

·        Egypt’s health campaign delivers nearly 11 million free services in 8 days https://bit.ly/4bKtAnT

·        Al-Sisi orders third tax relief package, approves tax sukuk proposal to ease financing costs https://bit.ly/4g5SRKw

·        Egypt PM reviews progress of internationally backed development projects to ensure economic targets https://bit.ly/3SsWJgS

·        Egypt’s supply ministry to upgrade gold stamping systems with modern technology to tighten market regulation https://bit.ly/4z9QleV

·        FRA halves review fees for sustainability-linked securities offerings https://bit.ly/3S5pkIV

·        Egypt reviews restructuring of ownership affiliations for public business sector companies https://bit.ly/4zbbHc2

·        JASAN Group breaks ground on $117m integrated textile complex in Qantara West Industrial Zone https://bit.ly/45QZ1cL

Middle East (Regional)

·        World Bank approves $100 million grant to modernize Syria’s financial sector https://bit.ly/4bKPcRc

·        MENA M&A deals hit $46.7bn as UAE and Saudi Arabia drive outbound investment https://bit.ly/4qafIsX

·        Gulf airline schedules shift as Etihad and Qatar Airways resume Bahrain and Kuwait operations https://bit.ly/4wXgGvm

·        11 rising stars shaking up the Middle East’s bartending scene https://bit.ly/4fPd4Wd