2026-09-18

UAE

·        UAE, Senegal Presidents strengthen bilateral ties as six-sector economic partnership advances, non-oil trade hits $1.3 billion https://bit.ly/4yHedpl

·        Sultan bin Ahmed applauds Shams' remarkable breakthrough https://bit.ly/4h7z7qw

·        Seoul–Abu Dhabi Business Matchmaking Forum converts business connections into new partnerships https://bit.ly/4cSb3GZ

·        DMCC records 9.4% growth in Chinese companies https://bit.ly/4hxgkGu

·        Sheikh Khaled chairs Abu Dhabi Council’s first agentic AI-powered meeting https://bit.ly/3TbEvAP

·        UAE manufacturers outpace global peers on industrial AI as 59 percent expect transformation by 2030 https://bit.ly/4h1QIRS

·        Cyble and Cyber Security Council of UAE Sign MOU to Strengthen National Threat Intelligence Capabilities https://bit.ly/4ycbxju

·        Schneider Electric launches new artificial intelligence study https://bit.ly/470XDF4

·        RAK Chamber explores stronger economic ties with Dominican Republic https://bit.ly/4hwlJxs

·        Abu Dhabi's ADIA joins $703mln anchor raise for India's NSE IPO https://bit.ly/4xHCvig

·        Dubai Customs launches 2026–2030 strategy with 26 initiatives across six pillars to boost trade competitiveness https://bit.ly/4cSVeQe

·        UAE launches 5-year government-backed investment from $272 for citizens and residents https://bit.ly/4h0p7Ax

·        iCapital deepens commitment to Middle East with ADGM license https://bit.ly/4yEhDZW

·        Dubai Future District Fund commits to Nordstar-Managed Global Growth Fund

·        Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s inaugural Al Ain Future Business Forum drives economic growth, diversification https://bit.ly/4rhNaOV

·        Exness introduces a new way to explore trading psychology at Forex Expo Dubai 2026 https://bit.ly/470Yaa2

·        Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition records AED699 million in transactions https://bit.ly/4xvaz0E

·        Aldar launches Talay, first residential community at Marsa Al Saadiyat https://bit.ly/4yH0fnc

·        UAE commercial property prices surge 348% as Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai hotspots revealed https://bit.ly/4AiqT7F

·        Abu Dhabi’s $27.2bn Marsa Al Saadiyat launches first homes with 351 villas https://bit.ly/46xikIB

·        Nakheel awards massive $218 million deal for Dubai Islands project https://bit.ly/4h0pn2t

·        Atlantis Dubai announces major upgrades https://bit.ly/3VAXeXk

·        Kempinski Dubai hotels hit 90% occupancy during Eid as domestic demand offset international decline https://bit.ly/4hysWgv

·        Pulse Resorts rules out further Maldives investment as costs bite https://bit.ly/3VBBMBv

·        Ossiano and Cloud 22 among F&B offerings undergoing a revamp at Atlantis Dubai https://bit.ly/4hdEfJJ

·        British Airways to resume Dubai flights in November https://bit.ly/4rl2rys

·        United Arab Bank ranks 10th globally in its peer group in Forbes’ World’s Top Performing Banks 2026 https://bit.ly/4xusiW4

·        RTA, Dubai Airports discuss transport integration, facilitating passenger movement https://bit.ly/4jb8eVb

·        UAE’s nuclear regulator wins IAEA-established innovation award for AI in nuclear safety https://bit.ly/3UZq7wd

·        Emirati Goldsmiths Platform explores jewellery manufacturing technologies in China https://bit.ly/4jbIAzz

·        Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi announces inaugural Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week – Special Water Edition https://bit.ly/4AhLuJc

·        Dubai International Film Festival is returning as DIFF comeback date revealed https://bit.ly/4hilg0B

·        See It Be It Connects, MENA, aims to shape future of creative leadership in the region https://bit.ly/4hkTPDA

Saudi Arabia

·        AJBWC participates in Saudi Industry Forum 2026 https://bit.ly/4iB91P8

·        Riyadh Air launches Manchester flights with 3 weekly services to Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4xuvqRO

·        Saudi proptech Rize secures $50mln debt financing from Jadwa Investment https://bit.ly/4yIzLSo

·        Saudi-listed Edarat deploys $34mln to boost computing infrastructure https://bit.ly/46Ak9o6

·        Saudi Arabia issues 268 industrial licenses as 149 factories begin production https://bit.ly/4xpMCb3

·        Monsha’at, STC Bank sign $1.33bn financing deal to support Saudi SMEs https://bit.ly/4rl34rO

·        FIFA World Cup 2034 will help drive Saudi aluminum demand up 80% https://bit.ly/4y7JPom

·        Riyadh forum to examine the forces reshaping Saudi Arabia, wider MENAT https://bit.ly/4dGeJf0

Qatar

·        Qatar real estate trading surpasses $106 million as Doha, Al Wakra and Al Rayyan lead https://bit.ly/4Al2b6G

·        Experts call for stronger supply chain ties for SMEs https://bit.ly/4rlgUdM

·        Ministry of Justice, Qatar Television launch program to promote legal awareness https://bit.ly/4gY2Vah

Oman

·        Indian logistics operators eye terminals at Oman's Sohar Port: Deputy CEO https://bit.ly/3UVcgHj

·        Oman, Botswana sign nine agreements as Sultan Haitham visit deepens economic ties across energy, mining, investment and aviation https://bit.ly/4dDoF95

·        HM the Sultan visits Botswana's diamond hub https://bit.ly/4cS7ErC

Kuwait

·        Kuwait, UK foreign ministers review strategic partnership in London https://bit.ly/4xB1Nyq

·        Central Bank of Kuwait keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.5 percent https://bit.ly/3UTdOBH

·        172 bottles of imported liquor, 465,750 dinars seized from non-Kuwaiti bootlegger https://bit.ly/4ydmJfK

Bahrain

·        Sustainable Development Minister receives EU Member States representatives https://bit.ly/4cU4LXb

·        Information Minister highlights Arab media's role amid rapid transformations https://bit.ly/4h1V5MM

·        Education Minister, UAE counterpart open College Expo 2026 https://bit.ly/4h0DvZI

Egypt

·        Egypt sees 33.7% rise in newly-established foreign companies in H1 https://bit.ly/3UZuh7j

·        Journey of May El Nahrawy: From pharma sales representative to nation brand builder https://bit.ly/4hxnE4Q

·        Egypt cabinet backs Alam El Roum zone, vaccine expansion, investment reforms https://bit.ly/3V0d9yi

·        Egypt cabinet clears new State Ownership Policy for 2026–2030 https://bit.ly/4y1IEqe

·        Egypt’s EGX market cap tops EGP 4.3 tln as government IPO pipeline gains momentum https://bit.ly/4xX1G0V

·        Egypt’s FRA bans consumer financing for gold, silver and other precious metals https://bit.ly/4gYGjGC

Middle East (Regional)

·        Maldives steps up tourism push in Middle East markets https://bit.ly/4cSQ4DQ

·        Jamaica targets wealthy Gulf tourists as it pushes for better Middle East air links https://bit.ly/3VCxgTi

·        ATM 2026 draws travel buyers from more than 115 countries https://bit.ly/4AgJTnb

·        AB Majlis: Middle East infrastructure transition outpacing global markets, Siemens report finds https://bit.ly/4rsi0o3

·        Accor CEO says Middle East hotel demand is back, with room rates next to recover https://bit.ly/4xAHmBA

·        Iraq and Chevron Sign Consultancy Deal for West Qurna-2 Oilfield https://bit.ly/4rhuXRF