UAE

·        Dubai’s real estate sector completes 104 projects valued at over AED111 billion in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4xSx2pd

·        UAE to introduce new tax from September 1 https://bit.ly/3SKUqpC

·        Dubai just made it easier to buy your first home – here’s what changed https://bit.ly/4xbOZ1U

·        UAE developers record sharp rise in H1 profits https://bit.ly/3U8I8ry

·        Starting your own podcast? Here’s 6 studios to record in Dubai https://bit.ly/4hLMb6S

·        7 refined Emirati jewellery brands that everyone needs to know about https://bit.ly/4gGGUwm

·        Dubai’s top 10 global tourism ranking strengthens its appeal for living and investment https://bit.ly/4gtgmO5

·        Uber launches Baidu’s fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles in Dubai https://bit.ly/4gjjQSZ

·        Dubai’s autonomous mobility drive gains momentum as Robotaxi crosses 4 million km milestone https://bit.ly/4gq3OXJ

·        Ministry of Finance strengthens role of youth in shaping future of financial sector https://bit.ly/4xc6dMR

·        Nakheel unveils limited collection of 44 beachfront villas on Palm Jebel Ali’s Frond F https://bit.ly/45EMOYM

·        Emarat, Dell Technologies sign MoU to accelerate AI adoption https://bit.ly/4cMpv2T

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

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

·        Dubai changes 20 government services for residents and businesses: What is moving, merging and ending https://bit.ly/4qr0tfo

·        Dubai property trend: Half of prospective villa buyers now search for 4-bedroom or larger homes https://bit.ly/3U6Guqp

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

·        AECOM appointed lead consultant for UAE national housing project https://bit.ly/4qD6Hcf

·        Sharjah targets investment in water, food and clean energy technologies https://bit.ly/4qvQOnY

·        Why Korean scalp detox is the most effective beauty fad in Dubai https://bit.ly/4wGQmoj

·        Your guide to Dubai’s coolest gyms to visit right now https://bit.ly/4wCsLoA

·        SKIN111 brings its wellness-first philosophy to Abu Dhabi with new Yas Mall clinic https://bit.ly/4wDaO9y

·        “In the kitchen what you do still matters more than what you say”: Tansō Dubai’s Ricardo Bojador https://bit.ly/4cwMBdQ

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia VAT deadline: Businesses face fines of up to 25% if August 31 filing date is missed https://bit.ly/4cRBRqu

·        Saudi Arabia-US flights increase as Saudia goes daily to New York and expands China routes https://bit.ly/3SloBn2

·        Paul Pogba-backed Saudi camel racing team signs first sponsor in Formula 1-style push https://bit.ly/45FucYw

·        Saudi Arabia transforms business rules with 1,000 reforms, 1,200 laws and 600 instant licences https://bit.ly/4wGQ7cT

·        Saudi June crude exports climb from record May low, data shows https://bit.ly/4qtg6ms

·        Saudi operating revenues rise 6.1% as building permits surge 20.3% in June https://bit.ly/4gbmH1I

·        Saudi’s Alrajhi Bank launches $1bln 3-year sustainability commodity term loan https://bit.ly/4bXAJBt

·        Saudi-listed Avalon Pharma renews $13mln credit facility with Alinma Bank https://bit.ly/4hGSqsH

·        Saudi EdTech AILA raises $3mln for expansion https://bit.ly/4hFWmKd

·        Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport launches ‘Silent Airport’ project https://bit.ly/4xXwlLs

·        How Aseer is building tourism experiences around honey https://bit.ly/4c0pGYj

·        Saudi non-oil activity lifts Operating Revenues Index 6.1% in June https://bit.ly/4gaAUfb

·        GIS targets $3.5bn in Gulf investments in ready-made projects https://bit.ly/3SH10gV

Qatar

·        Qatar Central Bank official reserves rise to $55.43 billion as gold’s share hits 28.9 percent https://bit.ly/4clm8QD

·        Qatar real estate trading surpasses $90.47 million in one week https://bit.ly/3SLDoaX

·        Qatar Airways expands free Starlink Wi-Fi to 150 aircraft with speeds up to 500 Mbps https://bit.ly/4xT0eMS

·        QSE seen to offer buying opportunities amid expected selling pressure https://bit.ly/4wZmZhn

·        QCB strengthens resilience, inclusiveness of financial sector, reinforces supervisory capacity https://bit.ly/4xT0Y4C

·        Nesto opens first Qatar hypermarket, plans eight more outlets https://bit.ly/4imjT2Z

Oman

·        Oman: Be’ah advances carbon credits via landfill gas https://bit.ly/4hFKbNw

·        Sayyid Badr discusses cooperation with Japanese counterpart https://bit.ly/3U6Hfjf

Kuwait

·        Kuwait visa rules change from September 1: What visitors and residents abroad need to know https://bit.ly/45Gh2uj

·        Kuwait Customs tells travelers, ‘Declare cash, negotiable instruments worth 3,000 dinars or more’ https://bit.ly/3SgVBwX

·        Kuwait’s $16bn KPC pipeline deal underscores global investor interest, says Bloomberg https://bit.ly/4gJyyEd

·        Kuwait banks intensify competition for government deposits as yields climb to nearly 4.8% https://bit.ly/4gaHPVO

Bahrain

·        NBB rewards customers with cash prizes for using its app https://bit.ly/4hGKK9O

·        Businesses urged to prepare early for IFRS 18 ahead of 2027 implementation https://bit.ly/3TXv6gy

Egypt

·        Central Bank of Egypt keeps key interest rates unchanged at 19%-20% https://bit.ly/45GjGjP

·        African sukuk outstanding surpass $7 billion in August 2026, with Egypt accounting for nearly half https://bit.ly/4geqLNa

·        Egypt’s Palm Hills unit secures $157mln syndicated financing agreement https://bit.ly/4xnpNFG

·        Exits MENA signs deal to acquire private equity firm Avanz Capital Egypt https://bit.ly/4bXAVAH

·        Egypt starts construction of $658mln Abu Tartour phosphoric acid complex https://bit.ly/4zvLJjq

·        Egyptian pound weakens to near EGP 51/$1 at week’s end Egyptian pound weakens to near EGP 51/$1 at week’s end https://bit.ly/4hFXhKF

·        Egyptian expat remittances hit record $47.3 bln in FY25/26 https://bit.ly/4wE8iQk

·        Egypt seeks wider UAE market presence for NIB subsidiaries, e-payment firms https://bit.ly/45EOoda

Middle East (Regional)

·        Libya halts steel firm's production due to power shortages, TV reports https://bit.ly/4qu1J1u

·        Iraq-Syria oil pipeline could cost $15bn and take four years https://bit.ly/4qtjq0V

·        Arab Gulf readies infrastructure to attract long-term capital https://bit.ly/3Uq5I31