UAE
· Dubai Customs reinforces construction materials partnership for more competitive economy https://bit.ly/3SEwdkT
· Minister of Energy & Infrastructure participates in Tatarstan Petrochemical Forum on behalf of UAE President https://bit.ly/4qHINfP
· Lebanese President, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade stress importance of advancing bilateral relations https://bit.ly/4zJzUX7
· Ajman Chamber participates in UAE–Lebanese Business Forum as part of official UAE delegation https://bit.ly/4gl31bI
· UAE real estate sector records strong first half growth driven by investment demand https://bit.ly/4gXoCag
· G[P]RC Summit 2026 concludes in Dubai https://bit.ly/4zJkpOK
· UAE-Lebanon Business Forum drives new wave of private-sector partnerships as joint business council holds inaugural meeting in Beirut https://bit.ly/4gCMhf2
· UAE delegation to participate in launch of IAEA’s ATLAS maritime nuclear initiative in Washington https://bit.ly/4wX5A90
· Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports, Culture Sector of DCT-Abu Dhabi partner to welcome families home to Emirate's museums, heritage, cultural experiences https://bit.ly/4hZkJCS
· SEWA invests over AED7.10 million to expand Sharjah gas network https://bit.ly/4gCMn6o
· Tasleeh Holding to showcase latest hunting, shooting products at ADIHEX https://bit.ly/4gmoP6N
· Emirates Global Aluminium welcomes 79 Emirati women over past year https://bit.ly/4xlE4Tp
· ADRA intensifies field visits to over 400 establishments to strengthen stability of building materials sector https://bit.ly/4gBVtQC
· UAE Minister Bin Touq Al Marri says Emirati women own or co-own 114,050 SMEs as entrepreneurs reach 48,257 https://bit.ly/3SZGpED
· Emirati Women’s Forum 2026 draws 2,000 participants as UAE expands women’s role in future sectors https://bit.ly/4cdUkNZ
· Emirati Women’s Day 2026 spotlights $16.3 billion in investments as labor participation rises 101.92 percent https://bit.ly/4y6wGeL
· Emirati women invest $735.2 million in Sharjah real estate as owner base grows 4.2 percent https://bit.ly/3UJfOMB
· President Aoun tells UAE businesses Lebanon is your second home as economic ties enter new phase https://bit.ly/4gX27SU
· Creators HQ, Amazon seek 20 UAE creators for global e-commerce program with $100,000-plus ad support https://bit.ly/4hUFkbr
· Bayut launches conversational AI property search in UAE as home discovery moves beyond filters https://bit.ly/4xpyGif
· Arabian Business Industry Awards 2026 open for nominations https://bit.ly/46rGWlS
· New shared accommodation law in Dubai takes effect https://bit.ly/45TzVKo
· UAE higher education rules change from September 12: New violations, penalties and student protections explained https://bit.ly/4xYuAgW
· Dubai pharma deals hit $2.8bn as DUPHAT 2026 sets out AI and precision medicine priorities https://bit.ly/4gzI5ML
· Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Emirates Road adds 2 lanes as RTA targets 25% cut in peak journey times https://bit.ly/3UZos9K
· Dubai’s DXB eliminates need to remove liquids, laptops and shoes https://bit.ly/45OfNcG
· AD Ports board backs $8.6 billion buyout offer from L’imad https://bit.ly/45NOAH7
· ADNOC advances 300km offshore-to-onshore crude pipeline network https://bit.ly/4zHgFgH
· “Clarity, consistency and people”, the secrets behind Benjarong’s 25 years in Dubai https://bit.ly/4y6ZIei
· Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day 2026: 5 ways make this special day memorable this year https://bit.ly/4zItEPs
Saudi Arabia
· stc returns as LEAP 2026 strategic partner for fifth year with sector-focused digital solutions https://bit.ly/3SuCCPB
· Saudi fintech lending to industrial projects jumps 130% in H1 https://bit.ly/4hUfZyg
· Saudi Arabia, Syria sign road, rail MoUs as trade ties deepen https://bit.ly/4gGQ4bf
· Saudi contractors secure more than $2.6bn in projects in July https://bit.ly/4goYB3t
· Riyadh launches Digital District to build global technology and entrepreneurship hub https://bit.ly/4cySLdJ
· GCC beauty market to hit $21bn by 2030 as Saudi Arabia accounts for 40% of regional spending https://bit.ly/3SYUXEw
· Saudi’s MIS renews, amends $533mln facility with Alrajhi Bank https://bit.ly/4zGDBwP
· Saudi developer Inmar plans three funds with Al Rajhi Capital valued at $267mln https://bit.ly/4hTqQIN
· Saudi's Ataa Educational secures $53mln to buy, build educational complexes https://bit.ly/3T1nZmW
· Saudi artists weigh AI’s role in music https://bit.ly/4gxzKe5
Qatar
· QSE ends in green zone on improving investor sentiments, eyes 10,000 level https://bit.ly/4ihRD1N
· New parks bring green relief to Al Wakrah, Al Wukair https://bit.ly/4wQAEXC
· Qatari photographer Amna Marafi wins Tasweer Single Image Award https://bit.ly/4xkEdXb
· Qatar, Iran discuss temporary navigation corridor through Strait of Hormuz https://bit.ly/4qJkXAi
Oman
· Made-in-Oman board game wins international award https://bit.ly/4qPgaNS
Kuwait
· Boubyan Bank obtains CMA nod for up to $324mln AT1 sukuk https://bit.ly/4xpzio3
Bahrain
· Bahrain economy contracts 3.8% as Strait of Hormuz disruption hits oil sector, non-oil economy grows https://bit.ly/4y01rlo
· ONE App launches AI-powered customer support https://bit.ly/4xIDBet
· SLRB’s efforts to develop services highlighted https://bit.ly/3UcWrLQ
Egypt
· Shell takes FID on Egypt’s next West Delta gas phase
· Egypt consumer finance boom faces trust test after EGP 321 mln loans registered without consent https://bit.ly/4xrJmwT
· Egypt signs EGP 98.1 bln debt settlements with National Media Authority, New Urban Communities Authority https://bit.ly/4gzUkcd
· Egypt, Italy mull expanding investment, economic links https://bit.ly/4gyjHv8
· Petrojet secures $22.7m natural gas project in Jordan https://bit.ly/4xrJPz9
Middle East (Regional)
· MENAFATF, Palestinian delegation discuss strengthening national anti-money laundering, counterterrorism financing framework https://bit.ly/4isGoU4
· Syria returns to global card payments with first Mastercard, QNB transaction in over 15 years https://bit.ly/4gxyFD3
· US-based Prudential to expand secondaries platform in Middle East https://bit.ly/4gX2r41
· Hormuz traffic edges higher as US-Iran standoff persists https://bit.ly/4xpAcB3
· Arab stock trading volume jumps 29% in July as value falls: AMF report https://bit.ly/4qEAIIR
· Jordan’s total exports jump 14.5% in H1 as trade deficit narrows https://bit.ly/4zHgQIT