2026-09-04

UAE

·        Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid says decades of UAE trust underpin growth as FDI, trade and competitiveness hit new highs https://bit.ly/4xAz4ut

·        Standard Chartered launches institutional Bitcoin, Ether spot trading in UAE https://bit.ly/4ibUcT0

·        JK Cement inaugurates construction chemicals manufacturing unit in Ras Al Khaimah https://bit.ly/4d2s0OP

·        UAE’s non-oil sector growth in August was best since 2024 despite Iran war https://bit.ly/4x4CDb2

·        Abu Dhabi AI institute releases fully open-source models with training data, code https://bit.ly/4xOeoio

·        ROX begins ADAMAS vehicle production in Abu Dhabi, advancing emirate’s automotive manufacturing ambitions https://bit.ly/4x2o3Rl

·        UAE, Sri Lanka expand tourism cooperation to support long-term growth https://bit.ly/4qRucOO

·        Dubai Land Department launches AI-powered Initial Registration platform for real estate developers https://bit.ly/3UE0CQU

·        Khorfakkan Port welcomes MSC MARIELLA https://bit.ly/4xCABjB

·        Sharjah Chamber celebrates Emirati Women’s Day https://bit.ly/4qQSNTY

·        Fujairah Chamber, UAE Chambers discuss mechanisms to support business sector https://bit.ly/4x4wlby

·        RAK DED strengthens trademark protection through anti-counterfeiting initiative https://bit.ly/3SLMQew

·        Ajman Chamber to promote emirate’s investment opportunities at AIM Congress 2026 https://bit.ly/3SPqadb

·        UAE’s August PMI jumps to 55.3 as non-oil growth hits fastest pace since December 2024 https://bit.ly/3Swepsd

·        Nasdaq Dubai welcomes ICBC’s dual-currency $713 million green bonds https://bit.ly/4ynu9Nq

·        What should UAE investors look for before investing in an IPO? https://bit.ly/4zVLzCc

·        World Green Economy Summit 2026 calls for early registration https://bit.ly/4cqOAAz

·        UAE integral part of global energy sector's evolution: Middle East Energy Group Director https://bit.ly/46JqYna

·        Ultimate Power Solution signs 12 deals during Middle East Energy 2026 https://bit.ly/3SPZV6y

·        UAE adopts balanced approach to building cleaner, smarter, more efficient energy system: Sharif Al Olama https://bit.ly/4x5tHSI

·        Carmignac opens new regional office in Dubai https://bit.ly/4xvRkF8

·        Dubai World Trade Centre to host Paperworld Middle East 2026 in October https://bit.ly/4xvRoom

·        SEWA completes water network project for Al Suhub Rest Area https://bit.ly/4zRyidW

·        Joint press release ahead of launch of Emirates’ new Dubai-Helsinki route https://bit.ly/4cXvLVI

·        Lebanon delegation explores UAE AI, digital government and Zero Bureaucracy models https://bit.ly/4gKvgAV

·        UAE AI Office announces free Google Gemini subscription plan for university students https://bit.ly/4xFpnec

·        Dubai Police seize 13,657 e-scooters in 8 months as traffic crackdown intensifies https://bit.ly/4xE5wfe

·        Sharjah salaries increase: Government raises decent living standard to $5,445 a month https://bit.ly/4zQ9Slf

·        Dubai Invite closes after 90,000 applications: October 31 visitor deadline and benefits explained https://bit.ly/4gTNCOJ

·        Emirates unveils world’s first electric Premium Economy seat with full-height privacy screen https://bit.ly/4hcCrAT

·        UAE shopping rules change: Businesses given 24 hours to withdraw counterfeit, spoiled and adulterated goods https://bit.ly/4xbmSPM

·        Ras Al Khaimah announces new private school openings as population surges https://bit.ly/4xCEkxB

·        12 apartments, nine nationalities and AED250m in sales: Inside Dubai’s home giveaway https://bit.ly/4h9qjl5

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia’s August PMI rises to 53.8 as non-oil business growth hits six-month high https://bit.ly/4gw640M

·        STC Bank: Building trust in the digital era https://bit.ly/4zToMXJ

·        LEAP 2026 secures $857 million in tech and manufacturing investments on day three https://bit.ly/4csFrra

·        LEAP 2026: Saudi organizations move beyond AI adoption to create measurable business value, says PWC https://bit.ly/4iR5KuS

·        Saudi Arabia introduces worker housing rules for companies with 20 or more employees https://bit.ly/4qRcfQm

·        From a $4bn AI giveaway to driverless trucks: The 10 biggest LEAP 2026 announcements https://bit.ly/4qQ6r9P

·        Saudi Arabia warns brokers of major fines and licence suspensions https://bit.ly/4xF7oEP

·        Saudi firms want consultants to have ‘skin in the game’, Deloitte Middle East CEO says https://bit.ly/4cuIejD

·        Roblox wants to turn Saudi Arabia’s gamers into global game creators https://bit.ly/4qXvzvx

·        Saudi's $3.2bln sukuk sets stage for DCM expansion through 2027 https://bit.ly/466PtdT

·        Saudi Investment Bank to exit AmEx Saudi Arabia via $381mln stake sale https://bit.ly/4gzI0tU

·        Saudi Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures invests in COFE Tech ahead of IPO https://bit.ly/4cUMNnq

·        Saudi consumers weigh sustainability against cost https://bit.ly/3UzmP2A

·        Nokia’s ‘Made in Saudi’ technology grows with new R&D center https://bit.ly/4zWbZUi

·        Saudi, Russian organizations map new franchise expansion pathway https://bit.ly/3UvN8Xu

·        Delivery Hero boards back Uber’s $14.8bn takeover offer https://bit.ly/4qZCu7C

·        Saudi Arabia advances water industry localization with $747m investment https://bit.ly/4x3tdfR

·        Saudi Arabia calls for greater economic resilience at G20 finance meeting https://bit.ly/4zSiWWF

Qatar

·        Qatar real estate trading tops $112.9 million as residential unit sales reach $16.3 million https://bit.ly/4gBlXmL

·        Qatar tourism attracts 2.34m visitors as GCC travellers account for 41% of arrivals https://bit.ly/4iammxE

·        Technicals seen supportive of Qatar bourse despite profit taking https://bit.ly/4cuIW0h  

Oman

·        Oman, Qatar deepen investment ties across logistics, transport and technology https://bit.ly/4gBzISo

·        Oman participates in 38th Ministerial Meeting of GCC Food Security Committee in Manama https://bit.ly/3UD1V2v

·        Arrival of one of world's largest car carriers highlights Port of Duqm capabilities https://bit.ly/4dlbWb0

Kuwait

·        Kuwait PMI surges to 53.6 as output and orders grow fastest since February, hiring returns https://bit.ly/3Vd4315

·        Kuwait ramps up money-laundering crackdown on gold and real estate sector https://bit.ly/4gD01HW

·        Kuwait issues decree allowing government to borrow from wealth fund https://bit.ly/4ylgaHT

·        Kuwait International Bank raises $500mln with 5-year benchmark sukuk https://bit.ly/4x9b7cB

Egypt

·        Egypt approves execution plan for international bond issuances up to $3 billion https://bit.ly/4i7vmnb

·        UAE participates in 118th Arab Economic and Social Council in Cairo https://bit.ly/4yoMauS

·        Egypt targets $3 billion in international bonds as budget debt falls $6.5 billion https://bit.ly/3SrjUsb

·        Egypt economy grows 5.1 percent in FY2025/26, beating forecasts as industry, Suez Canal rebound https://bit.ly/4ih86Dn

·        Egypt PMI climbs 2.8 points to seven-month high of 49.6 as hiring nears record pace in August https://bit.ly/46DQiLn

·        Egyptian pound ends week near EGP 51/$1 despite slight Thursday recovery https://bit.ly/4gNh74G

·        Egypt targets $3 bln in int’l bond issuances for current FY26/27 https://bit.ly/4xbrfdF

·        Egypt non-oil private sector recovers after 7 months of contraction: S&P https://bit.ly/46JweHq

Middle East (Regional)

·        Middle East set for fastest data-center growth through 2050: PwC https://bit.ly/3Uuj1Qd

·        UAE business growth hits 20-month high while Egypt PMI nears stabilization https://bit.ly/4gWjCBQ