UAE
· UAE President rides Etihad Rail to Dubai as national passenger network launches, Dubai Station opens https://bit.ly/4ACMMPj
· UAE plans another $25 billion investment in India, trade target set at $200 billion https://bit.ly/4yWKDfA
· UAE, Argentina explore stronger economic, tourism partnerships https://bit.ly/4AHHXEw
· India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments holds 14th meeting in Mumbai https://bit.ly/4yYC189
· China Securities establishes regional office in DIFC https://bit.ly/4dabxs0
· UAE to open electronic visa center in Beirut in October, streamlining applications in Lebanon https://bit.ly/4AEzguk
· UAE SMEs embrace crypto payments: 14 per cent accept cryptocurrency, 10 per cent use stablecoins for expenses https://bit.ly/4hqOSZK
· UAE tax: Major change to VAT rules comes into force this week https://bit.ly/3TycbJg
· UAE GCAA reduces domestic heliport registration processing time https://bit.ly/4ACKbEP
· Abu Dhabi Chamber, Siemens to accelerate industrial digital transformation https://bit.ly/4hRGvrx
· Invest in Sharjah, Alef Group strengthen public-private investment collaboration https://bit.ly/4hx9kYS
· JINGDONG Property to establish advanced logistics facility in KEZAD https://bit.ly/3VEznWN
· UAE tourism contribution reaches $68.4 billion as international visitor spending hits $56.9 billion https://bit.ly/4ymvjsY
· Dubai opens autonomous mobility lab with 248 testing scenarios as driverless trials expand https://bit.ly/4z4V6FX
· Abu Dhabi approves 43.6 million sq m of development capacity in H1 2026, up 40 per cent https://bit.ly/4xMfevl
· EMSTEEL harnesses AI to boost productivity, sustainability https://bit.ly/3TRwpOe
· UAE E-commerce market size reaches AED42.2 billion in 2025 https://bit.ly/47qpxKM
· e& UAE unveils 'Rannah' secure communications solution https://bit.ly/4ACJXxt
· Kalpataru Projects International wins EPC award for UAE gas pipeline project https://bit.ly/4z9i7rn
· ASAS Real Estate offers residential, commercial plots at Muhadhab in Sharjah https://bit.ly/3VmrLYY
· Abu Dhabi named world’s leading improver in JLL’s 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index https://bit.ly/4jd9pUn
· Arada submits planning applications for AED12 billion Thameside West project in London https://bit.ly/4rzAx1X
· Dubai remains world’s largest branded residence market as UAE share hits 19 percent of global development pipeline https://bit.ly/4xJHUoJ
· flydubai showcases growing Syria network at inaugural Syria Travel Show https://bit.ly/46Rp0RV
· Etihad doubles Abu Dhabi-Sydney flights from 15th December https://bit.ly/4ympECY
· Air Canada extends Dubai flight suspensions for further six months https://bit.ly/47kOrvo
· Ministry of Family, Majra launch Family Impact Award for Private Sector https://bit.ly/4rAR4m9
· ADX unveils new investor relations guide to strengthen issuer-investor engagement
· Ru'ya Careers UAE 2026 opens in Dubai https://bit.ly/4xJGomx
· SCCI concludes Jashe and Sahnah Festival with AED1 million in sales https://bit.ly/4hBCOVP
· Dubai to host conference on implementing Islamic Finance, Halal Industry Strategy 2031 https://bit.ly/3TWOJWf
· EV World 2026 to highlight regional electric mobility growth opportunities https://bit.ly/4e5fbDR
· MBRSG kicks off Scientific Conference on Finance and International Trade in New Era of Protectionism https://bit.ly/4yky0uN
· World Green Economy Summit 2026 brings together 135 global leaders, experts in Dubai https://bit.ly/4juwNwt
· Abu Dhabi-Singapore Joint Forum advances Singapore–UAE comprehensive partnership with new strategic agreements https://bit.ly/4yq8Lra
· Investopia Bridge 2026 convenes investment leaders, decision-makers in Abu Dhabi on 7th October https://bit.ly/4jtvAWf
· UAE university admissions rise 15 per cent as enrolment tops 218,000 students https://bit.ly/4AEtDfE
· Hyatt gives Special Needs Future Development Center students hands-on hotel experience https://bit.ly/4e4wGEi
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi banks’ net income rises 3.8 percent to $6.6 billion in Q2 as deposits outpace lending, operating income climbs https://bit.ly/46KtV7j
· Jeddah airport opens 97,000-square-meter Terminal 4, adding capacity for 15 million passengers annually https://bit.ly/4dJuFgF
· K-food gains ground in Gulf as UAE leads and Saudi demand accelerates https://bit.ly/4rASFIF
· Jeddah Tower using ‘extreme’ steel so building can break atmospheric boundary https://bit.ly/4huEobX
· Cathay Pacific extends flight suspensions for Dubai and Riyadh https://bit.ly/4dbo66s
· Deposits in top 10 Saudi-listed banks outpace loans in Q2 2026 https://bit.ly/4dbviQ0
· The Oberoi Sukoonvilas to become first hotel to open in Wadi Safar https://bit.ly/47ofW7j
· New Japanese concept joins Riyadh dining scene https://bit.ly/4z878yu
· RUA, MRCB explore $5.5bn mixed-use development at King Salman Gate in Makkah https://bit.ly/47oEXz9
· Riyadh to host global WPC Energy Congress in October https://bit.ly/3TRIEua
· Riyadh summit puts Gulf-Europe investment in AI and technology in focus https://bit.ly/46OZgpm
· Germany’s Knauf doubles down on Saudi Arabia: $78m bid to acquire United Mining Industries https://bit.ly/4z3SWpR
· Saudi CMA’s proposed margin rules may curb overseas trading risks, experts say https://bit.ly/4hn7IAQ
· Jordan and Germany sign agreement to support 20 SMEs in creative industries https://bit.ly/4ylfNgT
· Clinique La Prairie to expand to Riyadh, Jeddah after Amaala: CEO tells Al-Eqtisadiah https://bit.ly/4ACYBoF
Qatar
· Qatar’s weekly real estate sales rise 21.5 percent to $179.5 million as mortgages jump 166.5 percent to $268.5 million https://bit.ly/4dJuySh
· Qatar-linked LNG traffic through Hormuz strait picks up despite conflict https://bit.ly/4yYibKf
· AIIB targets private capital to double annual lending to $20bn https://bit.ly/3VWS0p1
· Qatar Chamber explores investment opportunities in Zambia https://bit.ly/4juIXp7
· Qatar Chamber briefed on investment opportunities in Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka https://bit.ly/4yUJ9lW
· Qatari enterprise leaders shift focus from AI talk to practical execution https://bit.ly/4hAW8T2
· Seminar on resilient infrastructure commences in South Al Sharqiyah https://bit.ly/3TYvQCe
Oman
· Oman hotel revenue falls 12 per cent as 700 new rooms are due by end of 2026 https://bit.ly/4ADLfbM
· Academic symposium on Omani currency & coins to be organised https://bit.ly/4jtHKhR
Kuwait
· UAE and Kuwait boost naphtha exports to Asia, sidestepping Hormuz, sources say https://bit.ly/3TsbNfo
· Kuwait’s PIC signs three-year MoU with AmCham Kuwait to expand US ties https://bit.ly/4huFyUz
· Zain Kuwait retains triple Ookla Speedtest titles for its 5G network https://bit.ly/3Tq7nFR
· InvestGB launches first live deployment of the Global Avaloq platform in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4jtvhur
· Dallal launches in Kuwait: Bringing peace of mind to property search https://bit.ly/3Vekc6I
Bahrain
· Solidarity Bahrain completes ISO audit for third year https://bit.ly/3Vi2H5s
· Bahrain Chamber approves new sectoral committee leadership https://bit.ly/3VUSdZQ
· NBB returns as platinum sponsor for Innovation Housing Summit https://bit.ly/3VEMlDX
· ASB Capital secures top role in $500m KIB sukuk https://bit.ly/4yaDzvj
Egypt
· bp outlines $700m Egypt well plan https://bit.ly/4dXmI7B
· Arab African International Bank trains future CEOs with Harvard and MIT programmes https://bit.ly/4xQWkni
· AngloGold Ashanti plans further investment in promising Egyptian mining sites https://bit.ly/4ryvezy
· Egypt’s Finance minister targets Qatari energy and tourism investments during Doha talks https://bit.ly/3TUwf8Q
· Egypt targets 6% mining contribution to GDP as 119 companies submit 403 offers https://bit.ly/4hiVA5h
· Health ministry accelerates New Heliopolis Hospital project, raises capacity to 495 beds https://bit.ly/4rD2Jkf
· Egypt cuts fuel consumption costs by EGP 70bn as grid losses fall to 17.6%: Minister https://bit.ly/4rLzrQD
· Tourism is integrated industry, key driver of economic growth, investment: Deputy PM https://bit.ly/4hy0tXa
· NGOs channel EGP 12.714bn in financing during 2026: Minister https://bit.ly/4iOfZ3j
· Egypt-France Business Forum opens in Paris with participation of over 200 companies https://bit.ly/479ggHb
· Restaurant technology evolving from support tool into business engine: Foodics https://bit.ly/46LkO6i
Middle East (Regional)
· GCC wealth funds pivot to defensive sectors amid Iran conflict uncertainty https://bit.ly/4hwLLj1
· Boehly-led consortium backed by US and Gulf investors bids for Lukoil’s international assets https://bit.ly/4xMTEXx
