2026-08-20

UAE

·        Sheikh Mohammed says UAE will remain a force for humanitarian action https://bit.ly/4wE9qU6

·        Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development organises inaugural Al Ain Future Business Forum https://bit.ly/3SeJyjJ

·        Dubai Chambers signs MoU with NASSCOM to advance cooperation in Agentic AI https://bit.ly/4gh88bt

·        UAE property trends: 4 technologies changing how people buy, invest and live in real estate https://bit.ly/4wDROrG

·        ADIB provides $37mln Islamic financing for Glasgow logistics hub https://bit.ly/4xdFrng

·        Emirates Entrepreneurship Association, AUE sign partnership to boost innovation https://bit.ly/4qq2J6P

·        Sharjah Chamber prepares Seoul mission to strengthen economic ties https://bit.ly/4iiAqoz

·        Sharjah drives new initiatives to propel sustainability technologies from lab to market https://bit.ly/3SkhPOn

·        Oraseya Capital partners with NQubator to support early-stage technology startups https://bit.ly/4gKcbxx

·        Etihad Airways becomes first airline to accept Jaywan payments https://bit.ly/3SoT7N1

·        Ministry of Finance equips national talent with latest global practices in asset management https://bit.ly/4zqTuHt

·        UAE’s Gargash rejects claims of visa cancellations and Iran funding https://bit.ly/4wC5za4

·        Dubai’s wealthy buyers drive demand for bigger, higher-end homes https://bit.ly/45WofXv

·        New UAE luxury train could cost $5,000 per night when it launches in 2028 https://bit.ly/3UauCUf

·        Dubai Taxi expands Bolt network with 1,607 Arabia Taxi vehicles https://bit.ly/4xP6PaS

·        UAE approves 10 new drugs, from weight-loss pills to gene therapy https://bit.ly/3U38ueA

·        Emirates Delivers and Bicester Village Partner to Bring Seamless Luxury Shopping to UAE Customers https://bit.ly/4xOlovt

·        DP World and World Food Programme deliver 5,000 tonnes of rice to communities in Africa https://bit.ly/4zr2Nan

·        Sharjah Airport achieves ACI Level 3 customer experience accreditation https://bit.ly/4g9juzH

·        “Not a reinvention, but a distillation”: A new chapter for Soneva Group https://bit.ly/4xcuXEF

·        Counter Culture edition 004: piehaus and 21grams unite with Pure Harvest for a fresh culinary collaboration https://bit.ly/4bZ9w1e

·        Chipotle to open first Saudi restaurant in Riyadh https://bit.ly/4g6YXf3

·        TAPASAKE set to reopen at One Za’abeel with new Sky Lounge https://bit.ly/4wGmmZN

·        Dubai Taxi Company expands Bolt network through partnership with Arabia Taxi https://bit.ly/4iiG9uG

·        Air Arabia launches daily Sharjah-Frankfurt flights from December 15; timings revealed https://bit.ly/4ioE5RM

·        Dubai events calendar 2026: GITEX Global, Arabian Travel Market, Big 5 and 50+ major shows announced https://bit.ly/4gG3rt8

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia raises $2.54 billion in August 2026 five-tranche sukuk issuance https://bit.ly/4wwtqYJ

·        Saudi Arabia starts PIF share transfer for Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli https://bit.ly/3U1QO2Z

·        UAE’s Sobha Furniture plans major expansion, targets retail, Saudi markets https://bit.ly/3U9goTF

·        City Cement says waste recycling plant to start trial operations in 2028 https://bit.ly/45H28UG

·        Aramco resumes Hormuz loadings as heavy crude supply tightens https://bit.ly/4wI2sO6

·        Rosewood opens its first Saudi resort https://bit.ly/45BPs1m

·        Saudi investment licenses surge 252% in Q2 https://bit.ly/4qoClKi

·        Saudi listed banks’ net loans rise 7% to $865.2bn in Q2 https://bit.ly/4bZWUHe

·        Saudi Arabia raises $2.54bn in August sukuk issuance https://bit.ly/4iiQgj8

·        Saudi Arabia’s US Treasury holdings rise 1.6% to $142.5bn https://bit.ly/4bZWUHe

·        Saudi Arabia bets on exporting computing, AI to the world: DataVolt https://bit.ly/4gavvEU

Qatar

·        Qatar real estate transactions hit $511m in July as Doha leads property sales https://bit.ly/4g9svIT

·        Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation meets Kuwait's Information Ministry Undersecretary https://bit.ly/3Sn3BMJ

·        Hamad International Airport ready for arrivals rush https://bit.ly/4hFlzEF

·        Keeta Qatar eyes long-term growth, deeper local ties https://bit.ly/4wz0saV

Oman

·       Wizzmoni partners with Oman Air to launch Wizz Voyager multi-currency travel card https://bit.ly/4zrBE77

·       EPSRR, Axton Capital in pact to develop F&B concept in Sri Lanka, Oman https://bit.ly/4gkSVq1

·       Oman’s population surges to 5.4 million: Muscat leads as expat numbers climb https://bit.ly/4xflfkQ

·       Mineral production tops 5.5 million tonnes in 2025 https://bit.ly/469yN5p

·       Road projects enhance access to tourist sites in Dhofar Governorate https://bit.ly/4wI79Yf

·       MoC signed to enhance investment awareness, support SMEs https://bit.ly/4bYtnh9

·       Inaugural 'Fig & Olive' forum kicks off in Jabal Akhdar https://bit.ly/4c1Yfxf

Kuwait

·        Kuwait-listed HEISCO renews $278mln loan facility with local bank https://bit.ly/3SpxA6G

·        Kuwait’s economic courts set to boost investor confidence and speed up disputes https://bit.ly/4bY9vuq

·        Kuwait and Indonesia look to deepen ties across trade, investment and energy https://bit.ly/4gDlSyJ

Bahrain

·        Investcorp acquires India logistics platform 20Cube for $ https://bit.ly/4ztG9hE

·        ICD signs and deploys second $50m Bahrain facility with Al Salam Bank https://bit.ly/4wHYiWd

·        Al Salam Bank joins Hope Fund’s employee loyalty rewards scheme https://bit.ly/4gHFMIR

Egypt

·        Parkin enters Egypt with deal to develop smart parking ecosystem https://bit.ly/4znefUp

·        Egypt to widen cash subsidy scheme to cover more essential foods https://bit.ly/4c1X0hz

·        Egypt’s Times Developments plans to invest $297mln in hospitality sector over 3 years https://bit.ly/4ztGkJQ

·        Egypt holds nearly half of Africa’s $7bn sukuk market, Fitch says https://bit.ly/4wDgKiW

·        AUC-led study explores turning e-waste into materials for next-generation sensors https://bit.ly/4gmCM3l

·        Korra Energi secures EGP 5bn in new contracts in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/3Sjj1BO

·        Regulatory framework issued for short selling launch on EGX https://bit.ly/4wEbbAG

·        Egypt signs $168m worth of export contracts with Chinese importers https://bit.ly/3UawmNh

·        $658m phosphoric acid complex launched in Egypt’s New Valley to boost mining exports https://bit.ly/4wzTOAX

·        CBE to decide on EGP rates Thursday amid strong expectations of fourth consecutive hold https://bit.ly/3UIwV0V

·        Egypt, Jordan discuss joint tourism, archaeological cooperation https://bit.ly/4zr4btB

·        Forbes International Tower in Egypt targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 https://bit.ly/4xLCPg1

·        CBE attributes July inflation rise to unfavourable base effect https://bit.ly/4qnjsra

Middle East (Regional)

·        GCC youth are five times more likely to have programming skills than global peers https://bit.ly/4grkRbX

·        Wealthy investors rethink retirement as 27% plan to work for as long as possible https://bit.ly/3TYcmgX

·        African sukuk issuers urged to tap into high GCC liquidity https://bit.ly/4c1lck6

·        Chevron pursues major oil projects in Iraq https://bit.ly/4ztRxtK