UAE
· Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed opens GISEC Global 2026 and tours event https://bit.ly/4iz9txb
· Sheikh Hamdan approves 80 km New Fourth Corridor linking DWC and Etihad Rail https://bit.ly/4cRPdTP
· UAE, Canada advance economic partnership at Canada Investment Summit 2026 https://bit.ly/3TArKQD
· Dubai ranked world’s top location for fintech, second globally for professional services https://bit.ly/4h7aN9D
· DP World’s Sokhna terminal in Egypt could emerge as key gateway for India-Mediterranean trade https://bit.ly/4d8F8SP
· CBUAE raises the Base Rate by 25 basis points https://bit.ly/4rjyI9h
· UAE retail sales to reach $129.5bn by 2030 with fastest GCC growth https://bit.ly/4AeyZOE
· Sharjah Chamber, Zimbabwe discuss expanding trade and investment cooperation in agriculture, mining and tourism https://bit.ly/4dnuR53
· Dubai Chambers hosts Operational Excellence and Innovation Forum https://bit.ly/4xSVIOG
· Abu Dhabi Chamber leads emirate delegation to Republic of Korea to strengthen future-oriented cooperation https://bit.ly/4Aj6XS0
· RAKEZ concludes Beijing-Hangzhou roadshow with strategic partnership to attract investment https://bit.ly/4xzddCT
· Saeed Al Hajeri meets Lord Mervyn Davies, Co-Chair of UAE–UK Business Council https://bit.ly/4dkfkTA
· SIF 2026 brings 80+ experts to discuss growth strategies https://bit.ly/4cSiPR8
· Chinese women entrepreneurs explore business opportunities in UAE https://bit.ly/4hiGxaG
· EDGE, Hanwha strengthen strategic cooperation on integrated air defence https://bit.ly/4ha0GQ1
· GWC Group expands UAE platform as regional network strengthens GCC trade connectivity https://bit.ly/4jdRfS2
· GEMS founder Sunny Varkey targets 24-country expansion by 2027 https://bit.ly/4h7bRKF
· Abu Dhabi's L'imad buys AD Ports stake from Al Seer Marine for $632mln https://bit.ly/4yHocen
· Arab Monetary Fund marks Golden Jubilee in Abu Dhabi as Arab Finance Ministers convene https://bit.ly/4dELauk
· ADIPEC 2026 convenes global energy industry to mobilize investment in resilient, intelligent energy systems that power global growth https://bit.ly/46uevUt
· Aldar, Mubadala expand investment in Masdar City with acquisition of Masdar City Square https://bit.ly/4yKExz1
· Sharjah announces major new property law with stricter rules and safeguards https://bit.ly/3Tc4Ezv
· Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition records AED226 million in deals https://bit.ly/4yiAYAl
· Prospective Dubai property buyers expect prices to fall but 71% still plan to purchase https://bit.ly/4xFlMfu
· Emirates and KHDA partner to position Dubai as a top destination for pursuing higher education https://bit.ly/4xVnbiH
· flydubai expands global network through new interline partnerships with Air India and Uzbekistan Airways https://bit.ly/3VjUbml
· Etihad Airways, Swissport expand global ground handling, cargo partnership https://bit.ly/4isSBYZ
· Etihad expands free UAE stopovers with 2-night Al Ain hotel stays and airport transfers https://bit.ly/4yALsdQ
· Flydubai expects return to full capacity by end of year, CEO says https://bit.ly/4hbkxhJ
· Abu Dhabi changes hotel classification standards with 7 new accolades https://bit.ly/4h1H2p6
· Dubai-born Allo Beirut expands into Iraq as GCC growth accelerates https://bit.ly/4y296QI
· Ministry of Economy and Tourism launches ‘Visit UAE’ identity & ‘UAE Grand Tour’ platform at ATM 2026 https://bit.ly/4cL53Qb
· UAE launches 14-day ‘Grand Tour’ across all 7 emirates with new booking platform https://bit.ly/472t7dW
· Dubai Customs launches strategic plan 2026–2030 to enhance emirate’s competitivenessو support trade growth https://bit.ly/4rfDswt
· ADFD, TRENDS publish book documenting five decades of UAE contribution to global development https://bit.ly/4AcgrOZ
· Khalifa University establishes UNESCO Chair on Global Water Resilience, Innovation and Sustainable Solutions https://bit.ly/4AmhJY0
· UAE shuts down almost 200 social media accounts in major clampdown https://bit.ly/4h1H9B2
· 15 bakeries in Dubai for coffee, pastries and mid-week treats https://bit.ly/4xsaECk
· Hoteliers call for UAE-wide and regional collaboration to drive next phase of growth https://bit.ly/4gYrkN0
· O Beach Dubai closes beachfront venue less than two years after opening https://bit.ly/4xAYpDD
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi-Egypt trade surpasses $82 billion over five years as economic ties deepen https://bit.ly/4cPYY57
· Saudi aluminium demand is set to double in five to seven years, Maaden says https://bit.ly/3TCaVom
· Riyadh forum to examine the forces reshaping Saudi Arabia, wider MENAT https://bit.ly/4dGeJf0
· Saudi Arabia among fastest-improving economies on gender parity: WEF https://bit.ly/470snpF
· Aramco leads global Q2 dividend rankings as Saudi Arabia places 8th https://bit.ly/4h9d2rp
· Saudi-China economic ties deepen as trade exchange tops $100bn https://bit.ly/4xthVSi
· Saudi fintech barq becomes Kingdom’s newest unicorn after $329.5m funding round https://bit.ly/4xZsON3
· Saudi-Egypt trade exceeds $82.2bn over 5 years https://bit.ly/4yGorWU
Qatar
· Qatar Diamond Exchange expands European network through Borsa Diamanti d’Italia partnership https://bit.ly/4hbjIFF
· Qatar launches $137 e-commerce licence covering 194 business activities https://bit.ly/4j7NJIT
· Al-Kuwari meets Canada’s foreign minister https://bit.ly/4AiojOY
· 8 global energy leaders to be honoured at ‘2026 Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards’ https://bit.ly/4hufJFs
Oman
· Oman reaffirms its perspective on Hormuz situation, its implications for international trade https://bit.ly/4hxndHK
· Seminar discusses vocational, technical education in private schools https://bit.ly/4AgzCHB
· HM, Botswana President hold talks on renewable energy, food security https://bit.ly/4xy9NQO
Kuwait
· Zain Kuwait partners with Schneider Electric https://bit.ly/4rhlx8J
· NBK’s employee empowerment strategy, strong performance earn global recognition from WTW https://bit.ly/4rl4Edo
· Kuwait showcases AI, digital judicial inspection system at Arab meeting in Oman https://bit.ly/46p7iFg
· Trade exchange between Kuwait, UAE reached AED 55.5 billion in 2025, a growth of 11.3% https://bit.ly/477bIAI
· Tajikistan seeks to turn strong Kuwait ties into major trade and investment partnership https://bit.ly/4gWKlPJ
Bahrain
· CBB raises key interest rate by 25 basis points https://bit.ly/4yGou55
· Global sukuk market hits historic $1trn milestone https://bit.ly/4gT8SVW
Egypt
· Suez Canal Authority : COSCO resumes southbound Suez transits as container-ship tonnage rises 54.2% https://bit.ly/4AgshI3
· Egypt, Sudan discuss joint agricultural projects on Sudanese land https://bit.ly/4AijCF0
· Journey of May El Nahrawy: From pharma sales representative to nation brand builder https://bit.ly/4hxnE4Q
· Egypt, Intel partner to train 1 million citizens annually in AI https://bit.ly/4y3jBDo
· Madbouly reviews restructuring targets for state-owned holding companies https://bit.ly/4xsXqoQ
· Egypt, China’s CEC explore energy, advanced technology cooperation https://bit.ly/4AhcSad
· Egypt moving towards more diversified, innovative, export-oriented economy https://bit.ly/4dpqzdt
· Industry ministry targets cement market stability, export growth https://bit.ly/4rcVrDC
· Egypt to add 330 million cubic feet/day to gas production before year-end https://bit.ly/4rhpoT1
· ADIB-Egypt Named “Best Islamic Bank in Egypt 2026” for the Second Consecutive Year https://bit.ly/3VAkuEQ
Middle East (Regional)
· Middle East tourism eyes post-conflict rebound as aviation recovery strengthens and investment deepens: ATM 2026 https://bit.ly/3T4lb8P
· Middle East visitor spending to rise 57 percent by 2030, adding $116 billion as MENASA tourism hits $408 billion https://bit.ly/4hwNBS5
· Experts say embracing diversity while delivering joined-up experiences is key to Gulf nations’ business events success: ATM 2026 https://bit.ly/4dkh1jU
· F1 2027 calendar: Abu Dhabi gets first Sprint as Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar dates revealed https://bit.ly/4xvaVEy
· Amazon Web Services unable to restore some Gulf data networks https://bit.ly/4rkccwT
· GCC central banks raise interest rates after US Fed rate increase https://bit.ly/4xtPPGI
· GCC tourism recovery plan puts regional collaboration at the heart of hotel demand https://bit.ly/4gVRyj7
· Middle East hotels urged to prepare for the next crisis before recovery is complete https://bit.ly/4itNx6H
· Euromonitor: Regional travellers could drive next phase of growth for Middle East hotels https://bit.ly/4gYbrWJ