2026-08-28

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