UAE

·        UAE Central Bank issues new coin featuring Sheikh Zayed https://bit.ly/4qbZkIu

·        EGA says its Al Taweelah aluminium smelter running at 18%, expects full return in early 2027 https://bit.ly/3S6Ae12

·        Sharjah Economic Development launches offices for foreign firms https://bit.ly/4bOfWAe

·        Sheraa launches SWIF 2026 to boost women entrepreneurial growth https://bit.ly/4fWiFKj

·        Ministry of Finance participates in first BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting https://bit.ly/3TJGNr7

·        International Youth Day: UAE leaders reaffirm youth empowerment as a national priority https://bit.ly/4wrgymL

·        ADNOC listed companies deliver $25.3 billion revenue in H1 2026 as major growth projects advance https://bit.ly/3SzN885

·        Dubai’s RTA achieves global leadership in Road Network Asset Condition Index across five key areas https://bit.ly/4geqqKD

·        Six startups advance to next stage of Mastercard Lighthouse UAE programme https://bit.ly/4hBSWs1

·        Over 5,300 Emirati youth invest AED4.3bn in Sharjah’s real estate sector https://bit.ly/4x7rlUj

·        AGL Credit Management receives ADGM approval, expanding presence in Middle East https://bit.ly/4xu6b2k

·        UAE’s Global South Utilities delivers largest infrastructure project in Central African Republic’s history https://bit.ly/4wohAzM

·        Dubai announces flexible working changes and new employee wellbeing initiatives https://bit.ly/3Svn3XK

UAE cont’d…

·        UAE firm launches remote hiring model to tackle GCC’s shortage of senior AI talent https://bit.ly/3Sw0RwD

·        Indian tourists can get free Abu Dhabi visas through 11 travel partners until October https://bit.ly/4wpj9h2

·        TDRA Board renews telecom operators' licences for 20 years https://bit.ly/4g86Yz7

·        Gothenburg welcomes Etihad Airways this December https://bit.ly/3S2cYl2

·        Courtesy meeting marks appointment of new UAE-UK Business Council Co-Chairs, Saeed Al Hajeri, Lord Mervyn Davies https://bit.ly/4hx0PyU

·        Ras Al Khaimah real estate transactions reach AED2.89 billion in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/3SrF8Gd

·        Emirates Franchise Association reviews H1 2026 progress https://bit.ly/4wrflfd

·        World’s favourite airlines revealed for 2026 as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad win passenger votes https://bit.ly/3UbbVQg

·        Dubai property trend: How homeowners are upgrading kitchens, pools and smart homes https://bit.ly/4zuUjiG

·        Abu Dhabi tests self-driving robot patrol boat that can detect vessels and avoid collisions https://bit.ly/3RJQdCk

·        Etihad Airways announces new Abu Dhabi-Gothenburg flights from December 2026 https://bit.ly/45Xb887

·        UAE airports hit record 156.8m passengers as traffic rises 6.1% https://bit.ly/462wAIQ

·        Emirates Group expands recruitment with over 100 vacancies https://bit.ly/45Zz22Q

·        Global aviation leaders head to Dubai for MEBAA Show 2026 https://bit.ly/4cAKAgE

·        Argus launches Gulf of Oman pricing benchmarks for Abu Dhabi offshore crude https://bit.ly/4g4knbj

·        DEWA reports record AED3.33 billion net profit in H1 https://bit.ly/4bHV8ui

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia FDI hits $293bn as more than 676 multinationals secure Riyadh HQ licences https://bit.ly/4gupyTm

·        Ades restores all Saudi offshore rigs as drilling activity rebounds https://bit.ly/3Sw1vdx

·        Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Speed Park races ahead: Exciting update on F1 circuit construction https://bit.ly/4zgKLYf

·        Flynas to launch Jeddah-Aleppo flights from August 21 https://bit.ly/4wX0k65

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

·        Jeddah Islamic Port sets container throughput record in July https://bit.ly/4wRPq1b

Qatar

·        Mannai Corporation posts 44% jump in H1 net profit to QR101mn https://bit.ly/4bH0rtW

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

Kuwait

·        Kuwait Petroleum Corporation posts three-year profit high of USD 6.9 billion in FY 25/26 https://bit.ly/4xDbuwr

·        Kuwait foils terrorist plot targeting vital facility, arrests Daesh-linked suspect https://bit.ly/4cAK9Ty

·        Kuwait announces three-day weekend for all workers https://bit.ly/4xJ3kTz

·        Gulf Bank showcases the benefits of the red Account and red plus Prepaid Card https://bit.ly/4hwn2gy

·        Best Al Yousifi joins the NBK Rewards Program https://bit.ly/3S7rKXt

·        Lulu expands its presence in Kuwait https://bit.ly/3RJRGIQ

·        Kuwait tightens private pharmacy rules, sets 1,000-metre distance requirement https://bit.ly/4g5X2WO

·        Kuwait banks post 4.6% profit growth to 922.2m dinars in first half of 2026 https://bit.ly/4qeW3Z6

Oman

·        Oman to develop four industrial cities under Five-Year Development Plan 2026-2030 https://bit.ly/45Ukbqu

·        Oman population reaches 5.4m: Omanis and expats numbers revealed https://bit.ly/3SrGRvb

·        Arrivals at Salalah Airport rise 8% during Dhofar Khareef season https://bit.ly/4fSRS1A

·        Activities of 'Air Sports Village”' begin in Dhofar https://bit.ly/4i4rjb0

·        Rüppell’s Weaver’s intricate nests fascinate Dhofar visitors https://bit.ly/4i4rmnc

Bahrain

·        Esterad announces financial results for Q2 and H1-2026 https://bit.ly/4bN51a5

·        Al Salam Bank sustains growth momentum as net profit rises 24pc https://bit.ly/4wVSJEy

·        Group chief auditor named https://bit.ly/4g4iOtV

·        SNIC returns to profitability and growth in H1 insurance revenue https://bit.ly/4qy8LCx

·        SICO-managed liquidity fund boosts trading by 69 per cent since 2016 https://bit.ly/4i0rrs8

Egypt

·        Egypt launches international bid for oil, gas exploration in 14 areas https://bit.ly/4wSRpCr

·        Egyptian mission uncovers three tombs from ancient eras in Bahariya Oasis https://bit.ly/4ze3vI3

·        Egypt launches international bid round for oil, gas exploration in 14 areas https://bit.ly/3TOVHfH

·        Egypt targets 45% renewable energy share by 2028 https://bit.ly/4qfbHnj

·        RAYA CX reports EGP 1.7bn in H1 2026 revenue, up 29.3% https://bit.ly/4hwP7Eq

·        Coordination between cabinet, Future of Egypt bolsters national projects, food security https://bit.ly/4i5uxej

·        Clearing partners’ outstanding dues marks turning point for boosting investment, production: Petroleum minister https://bit.ly/4i5uxej

·        Egypt, Huawei discuss digital transformation of healthcare sector https://bit.ly/4qfbHnj

·        IDA continues crackdown on unutilized industrial land, reclaims plots in Beni Suef, Minya https://bit.ly/4xBYiYM

·        Irrigation ministry set to begin trial operation of digital twin for Ismailia Canal https://bit.ly/4g7FxFr

·        Talaat Moustafa Group H1 net profit rises 23% to EGP 9.9bn on strong real estate growth https://bit.ly/4bKuHnD

Middle East (Regional)

·        Four new categories for the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4xE7sEg

·        The new categories at the Caterer Middle East Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4qgCi3i

·        5 of the Middle East’s top bartender mentors and beverage industry champions https://bit.ly/4zfTgD4