2026-08-26

UAE

·        Dubai tops global ranking in new FDI projects in cultural, creative industries for fourth consecutive year https://bit.ly/4y6lDCo

·        UAE leads the region into new era of regulated stablecoins: Report https://bit.ly/4y0HcnA

·        RAKBANK Islamic brings Bitcoin to mobile banking as UAE digital asset integration deepens https://bit.ly/3SSOCuk

·        Etihad Credit Bureau strengthens UAE credit reporting framework with micro-loan data https://bit.ly/4cdlsg1

·        UN Water Conference preparations advance as the UAE President invites Saudi King Salman to Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/45NsdBy

·        TotalEnergies backs UAE plan to double Fujairah oil export capacity outside Hormuz https://bit.ly/4xqJ2hO

·        UAE debt capital market grows 3 percent to $320 billion outstanding in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4wOzCLW

·        Etihad Credit Bureau strengthens UAE credit reporting framework with micro-loan data https://bit.ly/45SLzoS

·        CBUAE to host UAE banks’ reception on sidelines of 2026 Annual Meetings of IMF-WBG in Bangkok https://bit.ly/4xlomHR

·        Sharjah Airport welcomes more than 390,000 passengers in peak summer travel week https://bit.ly/4y732pQ

·        Sharjah announces 3 new hospitals in Kalba, Khorfakkan and Dibba Al Hisn as major development plans revealed https://bit.ly/4y78WY2

·        Dubai to open 26 new private education institutions as schools add nearly 17,000 places https://bit.ly/3SbZPGd

·        Dubai issue warning over fake visas https://bit.ly/4xTeCo4

·        Dubai’s Museum of the Future closes in six days for major overhaul https://bit.ly/4cDLd9m

·        Kaziah Liz Mejo Crowned Miss Universe India 2026: What to know about UAE-raised winner https://bit.ly/3UeDXKU

·        Staycation Season: 9 boutique hotels we’re checking into this summer https://bit.ly/4cFUrSs

·        Your guide to female-owned UAE brands to support this Emirati Womens Day https://bit.ly/4xnalK0

·        CBUAE to host UAE banks’ reception on sidelines of 2026 Annual Meetings of IMF-WBG in Bangkok https://bit.ly/46te5NX

·        ADIB’s Board of Directors approves proposal for AED1.75 billion rights issue to support vision 2035 growth ambitions https://bit.ly/4y2EzBY

·        Amali Properties’ Villa Avatea ranks among Dubai’s top property transactions in 2026 https://bit.ly/4gikXnj

·        How UAE scientists could use desert sand and date pits to boost hydrogen production https://bit.ly/4y2hEq7

·        Dubai completes road upgrades around 10 schools as new academic year begins https://bit.ly/4gSUlJH

·        Air Arabia expands Poland network with new Sharjah-Gdansk route https://bit.ly/4gVL0jp

·        Ajman launches unified digital service to cancel rental contracts automatically https://bit.ly/4xluf7V

·        UAE market clear of US frozen berries recalled over E. coli contamination https://bit.ly/4hQetNC

·        Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex sets new standard for sustainable hospitality with award-winning green initiatives https://bit.ly/4d4z911

·        Wynn Al Marjan Island introduces Townhome accommodations https://bit.ly/4y88dpr

·        Coral Beach Resort Sharjah sets sustainability milestone as the first hotel with biodigester https://bit.ly/4xpavR4

·        Cyrano Maison Sociale to open first Dubai location at City Walk https://bit.ly/45PeVV6

·        Kairos Coffee Assembly opens in Dubai’s Al Quoz Creative Zone https://bit.ly/45P6Z6h

·        Restaurant and co-working space Distrikt Social opens on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island https://bit.ly/45P70qR

·        McGettigan’s to open latest outlet at Bla Bla at The Beach, JBR https://bit.ly/45Nz1iA

Saudi Arabia

·        LEAP 2026 to draw over 1,000 investors managing $14.3 trillion to Riyadh https://bit.ly/4gQ73ZI

·        Saudi Arabia, France launch up to $5 billion financing framework for Vision 2030 projects https://bit.ly/4xUegxI

·        Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus holds at $4.8bn in June despite export slowdown https://bit.ly/4wOXMpE

·        Saudi Arabia posts $4.8 billion trade surplus in June 2026 as exports and imports ease https://bit.ly/4qEWUCw

·        Saudi Aramco signs $3.7 billion French deal package spanning drilling equipment and industrial AI https://bit.ly/4xeNn7E

·        Saudi Arabia backs $7 billion theme park complex near Paris https://bit.ly/4xphw4i

·        Saudi Arabia-US nuclear deal sent to Congress as Trump sets Israel condition https://bit.ly/4wMPgr6

·        Saudi Arabia logistics boom: Rents jump 6.9% as trade shifts to Red Sea ports https://bit.ly/4wVA4Il

·        Saudi Arabia warns expats of six months in jail for illegal work https://bit.ly/4hPlZIB

·        Saudi’s RSGT, French firm CMA CGM to invest in Jeddah Port’s T4 terminal https://bit.ly/4wSMCAm

·        SAL unit secures $667mln from SAB for logistics zone development https://bit.ly/45SLNfJ

·        Aramco Ventures invests in US startup Twin1 AI that creates AI worker clones https://bit.ly/4y7Tr21

·        Saudi-listed Al Yamamah Steel unit secures $133.3mln facility from ANB https://bit.ly/4xWRghp

·        Saudi Aramco signs $3.7bn agreements with French companies https://bit.ly/4qzk2lL

·        Saudi launches multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for one year https://bit.ly/4xoekWE

·        Saudi National Development Fund approves over $112m to support gaming, esports industry https://bit.ly/4qAytWZ

·        How Saudi-French ties are turning an ancient oasis into a new canvas https://bit.ly/4gCP5J7

Qatar

·        Qatar Financial Centre adds 1,135 firms as H1 registrations rise 37 percent https://bit.ly/4iu7qKD

·        Qatar Airways Cargo adds Helsinki to Nordic freighter network https://bit.ly/4zyzzGB

·        Qatar Central Bank issues government Ijarah Sukuk worth QAR 5 Billion https://bit.ly/4xhGjqP

·        QSE randomised mechanism for opening, closing auctions seen enhancing market integrity https://bit.ly/46tnVPT

Oman

·        Iran and Oman restart Strait of Hormuz talks as plan for shipping corridor and mine clearance emerges https://bit.ly/3SqC65a

·        Workshop discusses enhancing use of SDMX standard in GCC states’ SDG reporting https://bit.ly/4wMXLT2

·        Forum highlights importance of using innovation, AI in Omani real estate sector https://bit.ly/4zL34Ft

Kuwait

·        Al Mulla Exchange opens new branch at Abu Fatira Co-op https://bit.ly/4wVDg6N

·        Kuwait PM inspects new airport T2 project https://bit.ly/3Uhzk2M

·        PADA officials referred to prosecution over fund violations https://bit.ly/3UDO9fX

Bahrain

·        Dubai’s Parkin announces expansion into Bahrain https://bit.ly/4gya8MC https://bit.ly/4wVDg6N

·        Danat appoints Khaliq as CEO https://bit.ly/4gukWLQ

·        Al Salam Bank appointed joint lead manager for Saudi’s $2.75bn sukuk https://bit.ly/4xtGgs7

Egypt

·        Egypt retains top spot among Africa’s FDI recipients in global ranking https://bit.ly/4zFd1nB

·        Egypt eyes US private capital to drive regional logistics hub ambitions : transport Minister https://bit.ly/46to99H

·        All you need to know about Egypt unified digital platform for manufacturers https://bit.ly/3UDNcEq

·        PM highlights Egypt’s growing role in global outsourcing industry https://bit.ly/3Sfzl6G

·        Talks on medical co-operation with Egypt’s ambassador to Uganda https://bit.ly/4xlrfse

·        Egypt moves to revive preference for local industrial products https://bit.ly/4xlrm78

Middle East (Regional)

·       GCC travel bookings rebound towards pre-war levels as regional flights stabilise https://bit.ly/4qAxkyq

·       Middle East gas-fired capacity poised to reach 530 GW by 2035: S&P https://bit.ly/3SZlWjj