2026-08-12

UAE

·        MEBAA Show 2026 to bring leading business aviation companies to Dubai https://bit.ly/4fTOcwB

·        ADI Chain, Shipfinex to establish first regulated tokenised maritime asset class https://bit.ly/4fWXpTm

·        FTA conducts 103,680 inspection visits in six months, up 21% https://bit.ly/4qaxtbR

·        Al Etihad Payments, UnionPay International to enable global acceptance of 'Jaywan' mono-badged cards https://bit.ly/3S4562c

·        EMSTEEL continues to support national infrastructure projects through contribution to Etihad Rail https://bit.ly/45UCeN9

·        UAE hospitality sector holds firm as Abu Dhabi’s occupancy reaches 65.2 percent, Dubai retains 159,300 keys https://bit.ly/4ccGKdy

·        Dubai ranks second globally as Atlanta remains busiest airport and Istanbul overtakes Heathrow in July https://bit.ly/4wTpfam

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

·        ADNOC Gas explores new LNG export plant outside Strait of Hormuz https://bit.ly/4wWRWn9

·        Dubai ready-home sales rise 11.4 percent in July 2026 as residential market approaches stability https://bit.ly/45mLSYU

·        Dubai property foreign investment jumps 26% to $40.4bn as 29,312 new investors enter market https://bit.ly/4zhsCtC

·        Dubai hotels slash room rates and offer staycation deals amid regional tourism pressures https://bit.ly/45ibKFh

·        UAE seizes 8.45m non-compliant products as tax inspections surge 21% https://bit.ly/4q9Cbql

·        Sharjah studies plan to flatten Al Aween Mountain summit for new Khorfakkan residential area https://bit.ly/3RJzSgX

·        Emirates cuts Dubai flight refund fees and adds free date changes https://bit.ly/4qdN4aC

·        UAE announces new fees for venues playing music https://bit.ly/4g5vKQu

·        Etihad Airways launches new daily service to major city https://bit.ly/4gsEGR2

·        UAE’s Jaywan cards to gain global reach through UnionPay with China pilot https://bit.ly/3S7T5Jg

·        FANR highlights nuclear safety, security achievements in 2025 Annual Report https://bit.ly/4qhObpS

·        Shamsa Entertainment City opens as part of Sharjah Summer Promotions 2026 https://bit.ly/4xst3zs

·        Youth 4 Sustainability initiative empowers next generation of global sustainability leaders with Beyond Borders trip to China https://bit.ly/4qhLTXO

·        ICBA, Uzbekistan’s Agency for Innovative Development launch Farmers’ and Agro-Entrepreneurs Accelerator in Karakalpakstan https://bit.ly/3S3HV8o

·        UAE casino: Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils massive 550m beachfront ahead of opening https://bit.ly/4wjO1iP

·        ADI Chain, Shipfinex to establish first regulated tokenised maritime asset class https://bit.ly/4qbPupW

·        Samsung C&T achieves key safety milestone at Abu Dhabi HVDC project site https://bit.ly/4wUqpmb

·        AM to PM Beauty: Shabi Orifien shares her morning to evening beauty routine https://bit.ly/45j9ZHZ

·        “Hospitality will always be human at its core”: An interview with Marwa Mustafa, pre-opening hotel manager of Bloom Arjaan by Rotana https://bit.ly/3TPjXOJ

·        Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai set to celebrate milestone fifth edition https://bit.ly/3TTKavx

·        Tabreed reports AED1.13 billion in revenues in H1 https://bit.ly/4g5sswC

·        Amlak Finance announces its H1 2026 financial results https://bit.ly/4zaC95o

Saudi Arabia

·        Money20/20 Middle East returns to Riyadh as global fintech leaders gather to shape the future of finance https://bit.ly/4xrHjIw

·        Saudi Arabia unveils 7-point plan to grow sports club revenues, fans and digital services https://bit.ly/45qNZuH

·        How Saudi Arabia coordinates cloud seeding as new operations centre opens https://bit.ly/4gbSA9b

·        ADES resumes work on all suspended Saudi offshore rigs https://bit.ly/45UJd8P

·        Saudi EXIM boosts credit facilities by 17% to $7.3bn in H1 https://bit.ly/45Xbzzk

·        Saudi government tenders under local content rules hit $16.8bn in Q2 https://bit.ly/3S7XCeK

·        More than 1,600 foreign contractors enter Saudi market https://bit.ly/3TIRvOz

·        Saudi chambers, Bankruptcy Commission sign early warning MoU for businesses https://bit.ly/4hox9ns

·        Saudi rail passenger traffic jumps 16% in first half of 2026 https://bit.ly/4x1qDbm

·        Sports Boulevard launches $186m fund to develop Urban Wadi assets https://bit.ly/4fQxdLA

Qatar

·        Qatar economy grows 2.9 percent as current-account surplus reaches $31.9 billion https://bit.ly/4zbwNXF

·        Qatar property law changes: New rental rules for landlords and tenants from September 3 https://bit.ly/4fSBtKv

·        Housing rents hold firm as mortgage activity surges in Qatar https://bit.ly/4g7Lp1K

·        AgTech SME cites integrated farming models as efficient solution to desert resource constraints https://bit.ly/4g7fdLI

·        QIC reports QR354mn net profit in H1 https://bit.ly/4wj0V0z

·        Qatar expands outdoor cooling to make public spaces summer-friendly https://bit.ly/4fRMPym

Kuwait

·        AEC supports Kuwait’s 2035 oil production target, says Bourisli https://bit.ly/45UE94i

·        Gulf Bank celebrates high-achieving students among employees’ children https://bit.ly/4c46R6D

·        Kuwait approves 44-article drone law, backs financial reforms, regional security measures https://bit.ly/3TVBUuW

Oman

·        Central Bank of Oman allocates $36.4 million in Treasury bills as yields reach 3.94991 percent https://bit.ly/4zelfmA

·        Oman says grounded tanker oil spill covers 400 square km https://bit.ly/4bJE3Qw

·        Food Security Exhibition opens in Salalah https://bit.ly/3S1R1m6

·        CPA plans ‘Consumer Passport’ for easier access to its services https://bit.ly/4gv0evx

·        Consumer Protection Authority resolves dispute over delayed iron delivery https://bit.ly/4fTiTSA

·        Business delegation from North Al Batinah explores investment opportunities in Egypt https://bit.ly/45m1UlK

Bahrain

·        Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex reports Q2 and H1 financial results https://bit.ly/4xys14X

·        Bank ABC Islamic announces first-half net profit of $16.1m https://bit.ly/4x57N2T

·        SICO reports $7.5m net profit https://bit.ly/4wNURhI

Egypt

·        Egypt steps up drive to attract Indian industrial investment, expand manufacturing partnerships https://bit.ly/4wWPhK7

·        Egypt offers 99 investment opportunities to local firms, receives 204 foreign applications https://bit.ly/4wU9XSR

·        Egypt plans first tax sukuk issuance in FY2026/27 with tax-exempt returns https://bit.ly/4hpYtSl

·        Egypt allocates EGP 6bn for third tranche of lump-sum export subsidy dues payment https://bit.ly/4q8AEAB

·        Egyptian PM marks completion of first Decent Life phase in Gharbia, stressing government focus on quality of life https://bit.ly/4fU4SnI

·        Agriculture minister discusses investment opportunities with Turkish business delegation https://bit.ly/4fU4TYO

·        Egypt, Italy’s San Donato discuss New Heliopolis Hospital development https://bit.ly/4hzICAN

·        Egypt reviews irrigation, drainage infrastructure requests in Qena, Giza https://bit.ly/4wj8m8d

·        FRA, EGX, and Tax Authority launch joint coordinating committee https://bit.ly/4wpJHyN

·        Egypt’s exports to UK rise 6.7% to £1.52bn in 2025, trade surplus reaches £195m https://bit.ly/3UtwFTm

·        IDA launches tender for 8 billet production licences with 2.8 million-tonne annual capacity https://bit.ly/4bIcLtP

·        Industry, youth ministers inspect Mintra factory, back localisation of sports manufacturing https://bit.ly/4xEjjCn

·        SCZONE explores investment, cooperation opportunities with Omani delegation https://bit.ly/4bIKdQS

Middle East (Regional)

·        Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed as shipping attacks raise fears of wider escalation https://bit.ly/4wPclKA

·        Iraq awards 14 gas contracts to cut import dependence https://bit.ly/4qbR0bC