2026-09-24

UAE

·        Under patronage of UAE President, ADIPEC 2026 to take place in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/3TpAwkq

·        Global report reinforces the investment appeal of Dubai and Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4dwRC6E

·        UAE tops Arab Digital Economy Index 2026 as five GCC nations secure top-tier positions, driven by infrastructure, AI and innovation investment https://bit.ly/4rCLO1l

·        UAE–Africa: Building a shared future through partnership and investment https://bit.ly/4cZWEIJ

·        UAE oil giant ADNOC’s investment arm XRG in talks to buy stake in LNG Canada – report https://bit.ly/3V9ToED

·        Dubai-based Airtel Money seeks London IPO, plans to float at least 10% https://bit.ly/4hJtdxe

·        UAE has opportunity to capture greater share of fast-growing global MRO market: Study https://bit.ly/4hb3WvQ

·        UAE regulatory, financial ecosystem boosts global appeal https://bit.ly/4ySGRDU

·        EQT launches Middle East platform, opens Abu Dhabi office https://bit.ly/3VdKztm

·        Central Bank imposes strict sanctions on branches of Bank Melli Iran operating in UAE https://bit.ly/47dGCaL

·        DMCC establishes Foundations Regulation to expand private wealth, structuring offering for members https://bit.ly/4hiWz45

·        Amazon denies moving regional operations from UAE to Istanbul https://bit.ly/4AvOOk0

·        Dubai real estate company to invest $86 million in Italy https://bit.ly/4iGHP1r

·        Dubai launches new $100 foundations for wealth, assets and inheritance https://bit.ly/4z0djEF

·        Al Ain strengthens investment appeal through private-sector growth opportunities https://bit.ly/3VMn6j6

·        RAK Chamber, Indian Consul-General explore stronger economic partnerships https://bit.ly/4xGhAfa

·        FAB report highlights ocean economy as world's fifth largest at $2.6 trillion https://bit.ly/4xAUF4V

·        ADIO strengthens Abu Dhabi competitiveness through Al Ain investment push https://bit.ly/4yeWWUP

·        Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council strengthen cooperation on quality, data exchange https://bit.ly/3VacxGp

·        Hazza bin Zayed inaugurates 1st Al Ain Future Business Forum https://bit.ly/4hcCoGs

·        Souq Al Jubail Dates Festival attracts more than 1.131 million visitors https://bit.ly/4y8qfbr

·        UAE ranks fourth globally in nuclear facility protection https://bit.ly/4j4kYNB

·        ADIPEC 2026 to mobilize investment in intelligent energy systems as global energy landscape shifts https://bit.ly/4hkG5si

·        Dubai flights: Air France extends suspension until October 13 https://bit.ly/4hkGcnI

·        British Airways to resume Dubai flights as UK connectivity returns to UAE https://bit.ly/3VvOiCC

·        Tommy Mallet on making millions, losing money and starting again in Dubai https://bit.ly/4yW4Cet

·        Abu Dhabi Sports Council gets new powers to license sports entities and professionals https://bit.ly/4yXQnpy

·        Ras Al Khaimah’s famous multimillion dollar ‘haunted’ palace goes up for sale https://bit.ly/4AmmVLg

·        Chef Grégoire Berger opens Mediterranean concept Solenn in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4ycdyMV

·        Time Out Market to open in Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Grove https://bit.ly/4hJA1uJ

·        Buddha-Bar Dubai returns with revamped entertainment and dining experience https://bit.ly/4Au779r

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia’s economy to expand 4.1% in 2027: OECD https://bit.ly/4hkH7Vc

·        Saudi Arabia Railways signs deals to expand freight capacity, upgrade rail systems https://bit.ly/4hvhilA

·        UAE, Saudi Arabia lead digital economy in Arab region https://bit.ly/4jlVew1

·        Saudi Arabia calls for more Islamic finance in Syria to help recovery https://bit.ly/4hbnsZ7

·        Saudi Arabia draws wider mix of foreign firms as business leads jump 114%, adviser says https://bit.ly/4AvOQZa

·        Jeddah Tower set to become world’s tallest building as construction advances towards 2028 completion https://bit.ly/3T3fcBf

·        Saudi’s CMA proposes new rules to improve IPO process https://bit.ly/3UZoaA2

·        Saudi-listed Naseej’s rump offering oversubscribed 3.1 times, raises $9.7mln https://bit.ly/4ANagBx

·        4 Saudi princesses shaping the kingdom’s fashion landscape https://bit.ly/4iLJnr2

·        Saudi National Day: 5 brands embracing the spirit of the kingdom https://bit.ly/3Tl4vtC

·        Saudi Arabia dominates Middle East hotel expansion with 50% of development pipeline https://bit.ly/3T0VG8r

·        Saudi Arabia’s AI commercial registrations jump 31% amid Year of AI push https://bit.ly/4hM4pDR

·        Saudi Arabia leads Middle East private-capital fundraising, BlackRock says https://bit.ly/4ApXE2X

Qatar

·        Qatar’s Lesha Bank eyes over $1bln in infrastructure with BlackRock GIP https://bit.ly/4ygCJOi

·        Qatari Diar to start work on Red Sea tourism project by 2026-end: Report https://bit.ly/4hmTVKy

·        Qatar Insurance and ASR strengthen ties to expand Africa, developing markets footprint https://bit.ly/4iFzBGN

·        QFC delegation concludes China visit with MoUs to expand Asia ties https://bit.ly/4hmeWVL

·        Invest Qatar, Aurion Capital, LG NOVA to advance technology investments, venture building in Qatar https://bit.ly/47fbZlj

·        Hybrid engines seen key to air mobility in desert environments https://bit.ly/4iLX49f

·        Qatar Chamber, Sri Lanka discuss enhancing economic cooperation https://bit.ly/46GQQQU

·        QFZ, Honeywell Technologies partner to establish manufacturing and service hub in Qatar https://bit.ly/4xDjHQX

Oman

·        Oman launches national fintech strategy and digital investment portal to attract global investors, boost innovation https://bit.ly/4hJ5Bsz

·        Oman economic outlook upgraded as 2026 fiscal surplus forecast jumps to 4.6% of GDP https://bit.ly/4xGDNd0

·        Committed cumulative investment in Duqm rises to over OMR8.8bn https://bit.ly/46G2RGc

·        His Majesty the Sultan visits Special Economic Zone in Duqm https://bit.ly/4Amo31s

Kuwait

·        Kuwait plans jet fuel refinery: report https://bit.ly/4rqME1f

·        Keeta celebrates first anniversary in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4hKhcaI

·        KIB awarded best bank for real estate banking services, innovation https://bit.ly/4AsuaRQ

·        Motorgy awarded ‘Top Digital Automotive Platform in Kuwait’ https://bit.ly/4jkU5F1

·        Kuwait consumer spending hits 37.61b dinars in first eight months of 2026 https://bit.ly/4xJDQVH

Bahrain

·        AI visionary Gawdat to headline Fintech Forward https://bit.ly/4yO2dlU

·        Alba puts thrust on ethics with new ‘Code of Conduct’ https://bit.ly/4Azakok

·        SICO sponsors Bahrain banks’ Bangkok meet https://bit.ly/4jkTPG3

·        Former Google executive Mo Gawdat to headline Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain https://bit.ly/4rqO77s

·        Al Salam Bank enhances youth skills with Tanweer 2.0 https://bit.ly/4hiY2Y9

·        Bahrain-EU trade push gathers pace with launch of EuroCham https://bit.ly/4iMusg7

Egypt

·        Banque du Caire IPO seen unaffected by US sanctions proposal on Banque Misr's UAE branches https://bit.ly/3TNXUbt

·        Egypt’s NBE moves to take over Banque Misr’s UAE branches amid US sanctions scrutiny https://bit.ly/4ygarDE

·        EFG Holding secures $40mln EBRD loan to expand MSME financing https://bit.ly/4rN54tj

·        CBE to decide on EGP interest rates Thursday amid expectations of fifth consecutive hold https://bit.ly/3V93FRq

·        Egypt launches first locally developed industrial robot https://bit.ly/46LjOz0

·        Egypt targets greater investment, trade with Africa https://bit.ly/4dWwkzx

·        Adds Developments enters Egypt market with 220-feddan land bank https://bit.ly/4ycraHM

·        Egypt allocates over 300,000 sqm of industrial land under rent-to-own scheme https://bit.ly/4jmjk9T

·        ICT minister reviews Kemet Data Centre implementation plans with Intro Group https://bit.ly/46G39Ni

·        Planning minister discusses infrastructure financing guarantee mechanism with World Bank, international institutions https://bit.ly/4hJuNiE

·        EFG Hermes Secures Top Corporate Access and Research Rankings in 2026 Extel Emerging EMEA Survey https://bit.ly/4ha3fmn

Middle East (Regional)

·        The Briefing with Arabian Business returns: Find out what’s next for business in the Gulf on November 25 https://bit.ly/4xLZA3g

·        Airbus regional boss says airlines press ahead with fleet expansion despite conflict https://bit.ly/3VacZo5

·        Report shows that Gulf states will invest $2.1 trillion by 2030 https://bit.ly/4yUzxI7

·        BlackRock to divert up to $100bln toward GCC’s infrastructure, wealth fund opportunities https://bit.ly/4yS8CN1

·        Hotel brands invited to enter Arabian Business Industry Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4hpxqF4

·        F&B groups invited to enter Arabian Business Industry Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4AvDCnE