UAE

·       UAE International Investment Council advances outward FDI agenda at third board meeting https://bit.ly/3UbR7bv

·       Dubai’s two airports to be connected by new 55km train line https://bit.ly/4xWDHyz

·       Dubai adopts AI-powered productivity system across 32 government entities https://bit.ly/4cCbsNo

·       ADNOC to bring in Reatile Group as minority investor in Shell South Africa business https://bit.ly/4hQWK8K

·       Dubai Chambers hosts roundtables in Bengaluru with 71 investors to showcase investment opportunities in Dubai https://bit.ly/4wIqbO0

·       UAE-Russia Trade in Services and Investment Agreement enters into force https://bit.ly/4hRx5wH

·       UAE participates in BRICS Tourism Ministers ’Meeting https://bit.ly/4wJpNic

·       Dubai: 75.5 percent of homes under construction already sold as demand keeps pace with supply https://bit.ly/4zr9Qjk

·       Hudayriyat Island tops Abu Dhabi real estate market for second consecutive quarter https://bit.ly/3SQY7tZ

·       DP World moves 500,000 TEUs across GCC through road and rail since March https://bit.ly/4xSU7rD

·       Borouge Plc approves $656 million dividend for H1 2026, reaffirms full-year dividend at 16.2 fils per share https://bit.ly/3Ufjndg

·       Dubai property trend: Owners spend up to $5.4m on villas as kitchens, pools and smart homes transform https://bit.ly/4gse2qt

·       UAE superyacht milestone as latest Majesty 120 enters the water https://bit.ly/4hM2lx9

·       Dubai advertising deals hit $408m as 683 assets tendered and Metro naming rights expand: Mada Media https://bit.ly/4hM2mRJ

·       Ajman business activity grows as Chamber records 21,324 memberships and $1.06bn in certificates of origin https://bit.ly/4zyP41n

·       UAE’s Nafis salary support rules are changing from September https://bit.ly/4qzocKB

·       Union Bank of India mandates USD bonds via Dubai branch https://bit.ly/46npmiM

·       Taste of La Dolce Vita brings “the sweet life” to DIFC https://bit.ly/3Sbgv0u

·       Mada Media secures AED1.5 billion in contracts in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4gfORIU

·       SEWA enhances water security system in Khorfakkan https://bit.ly/3SutUki

·       Ajman Chamber Registers 2,681 new memberships during first half of 2026 https://bit.ly/3SQXT67

·       Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: F1 confirms preparations on track for December season finale https://bit.ly/4gtFZhw

Saudi Arabia

·        Riyadh contributes half of Saudi non-oil GDP as KPMG identifies 4 priorities for next growth phase https://bit.ly/4cZeYBA

·        Radisson Collection Residences, Riyadh launches The Spa https://bit.ly/4hQWWF0

·        Bacha Coffee to expand Saudi presence https://bit.ly/3UanzLq

·        Dave’s Hot Chicken expands into Saudi’s Eastern Province https://bit.ly/3S7VW57

·        Kayzo to make Jeddah debut https://bit.ly/4xPWThw

·        Saudi space economy set to nearly quadruple to $31.6bn by 2035 https://bit.ly/3U3KqIB

·        Saudi Arabia signs $1.16bn battery storage deals for 2 GW https://bit.ly/46idJK5

·        Maaden secures $1bn in international credit facilities https://bit.ly/4wOWWsW

·        Saudi construction costs rise 2.3% in July as equipment rentals climb https://bit.ly/4xSxnbm

·        Saudi Ministry of Industry issues over 50k certificates of origin in July https://bit.ly/4y3ABZT

·        Possible Petroline expansion shines a light on Saudi Arabia’s long-term strategy https://bit.ly/4xWEwr9

·        How Saudi-French economic ties are entering a new era beyond oil https://bit.ly/4wOoOO2

·        Saudi diversification of friendships opens new opportunities for France, says French diplomat https://bit.ly/4wHepDt

·        Saudi aviation’s changing landscape: Riyadh Air and Saudi shape new era https://bit.ly/3UhIz2L

Qatar

·        Middle East conflict to weigh on Qatari banks' 2026 profits https://bit.ly/4geEMMj

·        Qatar's foreign reserves amount to $55.54bln amid robust financial stability https://bit.ly/4qyrQ7e

·        Qatar Airways expands Starlink connectivity to 150 widebody aircraft https://bit.ly/4qAHdfx

·        Qatar Chamber explores key challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/4xgi6kB

·        Qatar Chamber hosts session to Mark Global Entrepreneurship Day https://bit.ly/4czwvjG

·        Commercial Bank wins ‘Best Wealth Management Bank in Qatar’ award https://bit.ly/4qB30Uu

·        Critical infrastructure operators urged to close verification gap amid rapid digitisation https://bit.ly/4quyT0M

Oman

·       Oman's public revenues rise 13% to reach OMR6.6 billion https://bit.ly/46knE1G

·       Oman revenues jump 13% to $17.2bn as oil and gas income rises in 2026 https://bit.ly/4gNeFvY

·       Oman inflation rises 3.2% in July, led by food prices https://bit.ly/4wJeuXg

·       Oman’s alternative lending sources growing rapidly in supporting SMEs https://bit.ly/4qGSJWY

·       AmCham Oman and DHL Express put networking at the heart of SME growth https://bit.ly/4ghQJks

·       Botswana entry now visa-free up to 90-days for Omani citizens https://bit.ly/3U3KDeR

Kuwait

·        Kuwait Airways denies First and Business Class downgrade reports, clarifies passenger rights https://bit.ly/3SubTm1

·        Commercial Bank concludes exclusive offer for Mastercard World Credit Card holders https://bit.ly/4gB4U30

·        Burgan Bank achieves MSCI ESG Rating upgrade to ‘BBB’ https://bit.ly/4gyfhV3

·        Kuwait tightens FATCA, CRS reporting compliance ahead of August 31 deadline https://bit.ly/4gjJln6

·        KSE foreign holdings jump 44% from 2024 to 7.7 billion dinars in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4y2aCly

·        Kuwait Customs thwart airport attempt to smuggle 500 suspected narcotic pills https://bit.ly/4gqMwcP

·        Commerce Ministry shuts down two health institutes, seizes 322 counterfeit items https://bit.ly/3UvoIgz 

Bahrain

·        Jamsheer named CEO of Synergy Shared Services https://bit.ly/4czwyvS

Egypt

·        Egypt, UAE discuss expanded oil, gas drilling programme https://bit.ly/3UAE4QZ

·        Nabil Fahmy discusses advancing Arab digital transformation to keep pace with AI era https://bit.ly/45JAAhA

·        IHG Hotels & Resorts signs world’s first Hotel Indigo branded residences at Mountain View Ras El Hekma https://bit.ly/4zyTlBL

·        CBE issues regulations governing eKYC services to support digital banking, financial inclusion https://bit.ly/4zAWT6u

·        Egypt’s investment risk rating falls to lowest level since 2014, finance minister says https://bit.ly/4wKAfpQ

·        Egypt forges strategic partnerships with global port operators, shipping lines: Transport minister https://bit.ly/4zuMqd7

·        Zinox El Zenouki to begin production at new factory in mid-October https://bit.ly/4xVFzYr

·        Egypt strengthens position as regional investment, digital services hub https://bit.ly/4ggbdtR

·        Egypt’s Supply Ministry forms joint committee to review bakers’ demands within a month https://bit.ly/4xjktn1

·        Egypt calls for sustainable epidemic financing, stronger African role in global health https://bit.ly/4xl6ehs

·        Cairo Water Week receives 122 research abstracts ahead of October conference https://bit.ly/4c7NAB5

·        Aqar Exit launches in Egypt to aid distressed property buyers https://bit.ly/4xhikbp

·        Cazamond launches new Delta strategy, expands into New Damietta, New Mansoura https://bit.ly/46oZdA9