UAE
· BCG report places Abu Dhabi & Dubai among world’s most competitive cities https://bit.ly/4hBo0Gq
· UAE General Budget Committee reviews medium-term strategy for 2027–2029 federal budget cycle https://bit.ly/4rIh1Am
· UAE advances 2027–2029 federal budget as AI reshapes planning after record $25.15 billion 2026 plan https://bit.ly/4hoEKlt
· UAE jumps five places to 25th in Global Innovation Index, ranks No. 1 in high-tech FDI as Gulf innovation momentum strengthens https://bit.ly/4yp5QPl
· ADIS International Roadshow 2026 in Munich to showcase emirate’s US$56bn+ infrastructure opportunity https://bit.ly/3Tg7ljT
· ADX wins 'Arab Exchange with Highest Market Capitalisation to GDP Ratio' https://bit.ly/4y1wq05
· ECI named Leading Export Credit Agency in MENA https://bit.ly/4AJ955T
· ADNOC-backed AIQ secures deal to enter Indian energy markets https://bit.ly/4iYxWMO
· Sharjah invests over AED1.2 billion in development projects across Eastern, Central regions https://bit.ly/4iSlxK9
· UAE VAT rules are changing tomorrow: What businesses need to do to avoid losing money https://bit.ly/4B08QUn
· Amazon, Ghitha Holding announce strategic collaboration https://bit.ly/4dfMiob
· Pantheon opens first office in ADGM https://bit.ly/4iYHreU
· Mercedes-backed Momenta plans massive Dubai robotaxi expansion in 2027 https://bit.ly/4hUUixA
· Abu Dhabi links real estate challenges with startup solutions through ADREC-Hub71 partnership https://bit.ly/4hATjRR
· Dubai property: Studio sales jump 185% in Dubai South as developers hold prices https://bit.ly/4dNQGLj
· Dubai property sales top $103bn in second-highest nine-month total on record https://bit.ly/4z32h1b
· Aldar, Arada sign AED15 billion partnership for new developments in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4xVDyuO
· SEWA completes 33 kilovolt distribution station in Khorfakkan https://bit.ly/4AM46S8
· Abu Dhabi Chamber recognises 35 companies with sustainability label at LIVEX 2026 https://bit.ly/4j3miQN
· DWTC to host 18 flagship events across both venues this October https://bit.ly/4ddyRVM
· Abdullah bin Salem opens 58th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show https://bit.ly/4hm3qeq
· Private Label Middle East 2026 accelerates next phase of own-brand growth across MENA https://bit.ly/4hnKgot
· CBUAE organises MENA Leaders’ Summit on Financial Health in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/3TWgWwp
· FAB, IMD convene leaders to advance dialogue on future of banking https://bit.ly/4j3mBep
· UAE Ministry of Justice, e& showcase end-to-end AI-powered justice journey at 15th UN Crime Congress https://bit.ly/4e6DBga
· Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) https://bit.ly/4ho7A5E
· Flydubai suspends Israel flights after Tel Aviv security incident https://bit.ly/4yZKhoC
· UAE construction costs rise as cement prices jump 16% and contractors shorten guarantees https://bit.ly/47t6K1p
· Abu Dhabi tourism: Disney, Guggenheim and new attractions reshape emirate’s visitor offering https://bit.ly/3TiM0WZ
· Yas Island targets international bookings through new Elevate World partnership https://bit.ly/4hWNNu5
· UAE’s tourism pipeline expands with billions in new developments https://bit.ly/4ACSZed
· ADREC, Hub71 to connect Abu Dhabi's real estate sector with technology startups https://bit.ly/4xS5Ztu
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia plans $371bn spending in 2027 with $51bn deficit as GDP falls 3.6% https://bit.ly/4xYjt7h
· PIF’s RUA AlHaram AlMakki, Rua Al Madinah sign investment seals with Brunei’s TAIB https://bit.ly/4ythngO
· Newly signed Saudi-Italian agreement to create greater access for businesess https://bit.ly/4ykqi3W
· Saudi Arabia unemployment falls to 3% as labor market expands https://bit.ly/4rOJ29u
· Saudi Arabia extends truck age limit rules until March 2027 https://bit.ly/3VEYSHx
· Saudi Arabia events market rebounds strongly following summer surge https://bit.ly/4hSdc8h
· Saudi building materials supplier, quarry operator Saleh Abdulaziz secures $53.3mln loan https://bit.ly/4ho1x0U
· Saudi sukuk inclusion in JPMorgan index to boost local debt market https://bit.ly/4rEaPZY
· Saudia maps next phase of AI-led marketing https://bit.ly/4iSmPF0
· Saudi Steel Pipe wins SAR72.8m order to supply steel pipes to Aramco https://bit.ly/4zctkrg
· SABIC Agri-Nutrients selects KBR ammonia technology for 3,500 MTPD Jubail plant https://bit.ly/4hCKBTh
· PepsiCo invests US$10 million in Riyadh R&D hub https://bit.ly/4zdaMXT
· Saudi Red Sea Yacht Show targets over $480m in investment returns https://bit.ly/4zdaRe9
Qatar
· Qatar’s UCC in talks to enter new oil and gas fields in Venezuela https://bit.ly/4iXGvHF
· PTSC M&C wins EPCIC package for QatarEnergy’s Maydan Mahzam redevelopment https://bit.ly/47tfa91
· Sheraton Grand Doha builds on its legacy with a ‘Great to Grand’ vision https://bit.ly/3TdXPxF
· QDB launches ‘Manarat’ to drive Qatar’s Industry 4.0 shift https://bit.ly/4xVkdtW
· Commercial Bank wins ‘Leadership Skills Development’ accolade at Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4AEr11D
· QNB Capital wins three IFN awards, reinforcing its position in Islamic debt capital markets https://bit.ly/4xUwyyo
· Qatar's non-hydrocarbon economy expands 2.6% in Q2 2026 https://bit.ly/4z9y1Sx
· Dandy opens public subscription for shares ahead of QSE listing https://bit.ly/4hG3C7n
Oman
· Muscat Municipality signs agreement to upgrade Al Salam Street in A’Seeb https://bit.ly/4hohoN0
· Oman registers 'Razat' banana variety with UPOV https://bit.ly/4iYZwJD
Kuwait
· Kuwait Central Bank leads banking digital transformation https://bit.ly/4xSJIMg
· Kuwait’s HEISCO renews $65mln loan facility https://bit.ly/4jDLTQe
· Kuwait Oil Company receives bids from four firms for offshore jack-up rigs https://bit.ly/4AN5iVi
Bahrain
· NBB scouts for new CEO as Usman Ahmed resigns https://bit.ly/4hWOeEJ
· Enhanced AI, digital services from Tamkeen https://bit.ly/4AGUasN
· Bahrain Bourse board reviews vital policies https://bit.ly/3TCBppU
Egypt
· Egypt’s Bank NXT extends $40.3mln facility to Ezz Elarab Elsewedy https://bit.ly/4ztkaH1
· Egyptian cabinet prepares for October transparency conference, orders boost to strategic reserves https://bit.ly/4hByiGy
· MSMEDA targets larger financing portfolio, with focus on industrial projects: CEO https://bit.ly/3Ty6FGo
· Egypt, China explore expanded cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, vaccines https://bit.ly/4iYBCxU
· Agriculture minister discusses boosting private-sector participation in land reclamation projects https://bit.ly/4hX9Hxi
· SCZONE steps up push to attract US investment https://bit.ly/46VmyKc
· Planning minister meets Fitch executives as part of Egypt’s credit rating review https://bit.ly/4ypokPP
· Egypt calls for cross-border Nile water cooperation based on international law https://bit.ly/4hlw8w1
· Finance, planning, and industry ministries sign EGP 102.75bn debt settlement deal https://bit.ly/4xSLmxy
· Egypt’s investment minister holds expansion talks with six multinational firms in Paris https://bit.ly/4AFw3uy
· Egyptian Exchange and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange sign strategic MoU to integrate markets https://bit.ly/4rGn3kJ
Middle East (Regional)
· Iraqi Airways secures waiver to resume Iran flights https://bit.ly/4hyIIXx
