UAE
· UAE President, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst discuss strengthening UAE-U.S. cooperation https://bit.ly/4djllQx
· Sheikh Mohammed reveals 7 rules for life in Dubai for residents and visitors https://bit.ly/4y6xO1F
· UAE and US advance $1.4tn technology partnership covering AI, space and quantum computing https://bit.ly/4hIsYRO
· UAE has 136 energy projects worth $210bn under development, led by oil and gas, EIC data shows https://bit.ly/4hBmTGU
· Dubai CommerCity launches AED1.8 billion expansion to accelerate future commerce, digital economy growth https://bit.ly/4AONqcy
· Sharjah’s 45% growth in FDI projects reflects UAE economy’s competitiveness: Invest in Sharjah CEO https://bit.ly/4jydsuo
· Fitch affirms Ras Al Khaimah’s ‘A+’ rating, raises 2026 growth forecast https://bit.ly/4zzQpnZ
· UAE Free Zone tax rules: Who qualifies for 0% Tax https://bit.ly/4rUREvi
· UAE salary payment rules: New WPS process for employers explained https://bit.ly/3TyKhwN
· UAE cuts 15-step business document process to just 3 steps https://bit.ly/4ediJE2
· UAE unveils asteroid probe for 5bn km mission ahead of planned 2028 launch https://bit.ly/4iYsOIq
· Suhail Al Mazrouei leads UAE delegation to Kazakhstan to boost cooperation in key sectors https://bit.ly/4jnwS5l
· Kazakhstan’s President confers Order of Dostyk on UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure https://bit.ly/3VsmYW0
· CBUAE, Bank Al-Maghrib sign two MoUs to strengthen supervisory cooperation, Islamic finance https://bit.ly/4doBFQ6
· Emirates Franchise Association says franchising supports regional, global expansion of UAE brands https://bit.ly/4ylJnCh
· Sharjah Chamber visits Badami Holding Group to strengthen private-sector competitiveness https://bit.ly/4APyaMx
· MoFA, Ajman Chamber, Ajman Department of Finance activate Unified Attestation Package https://bit.ly/3VPzUVX
· Dubai ready apartment sales jump 16.4 per cent to $3.5bn in Q3 https://bit.ly/4j9zXG1
· Dubai to host Concordia Horizon Summit for first time in Middle East in May 2027 https://bit.ly/4hIslrq
· Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to explore AI, capital flows, future economies https://bit.ly/4hubrhr
· Global Food Week 2026 brings together international organisations, initiatives https://bit.ly/46W8znx
· SEWA completes maintenance of 138 33kV substations https://bit.ly/4dl3s3O
· Etihad Rail adds 6 weekend trains, 2,000+ seats between Abu Dhabi and Dubai after strong early demand https://bit.ly/4j4VcZy
· “Humility is one of the most important qualities in a kitchen”: Rami Nasser https://bit.ly/4jnxEzh
· “I would like to develop pizzas specifically for Dubai”: Gabriele Bonci brings Roman pizza to Chef’s Society in Mirdif https://bit.ly/4hINWQL
· “The ingredient should dictate the dish”: Rocambolesco brings Italian classics with a twist to Uptown Dubai https://bit.ly/4hDDVUO
Saudi Arabia
· Scoop: Saudi Arabia updates ice cream shop rules https://bit.ly/4jDZcQH
· Mubadala leads GCC wealth fund investments, ahead of Saudi PIF https://bit.ly/3W7RGDZ
· “Riyadh has taught me to listen more closely”: Nicolas Isnard on evolving House of Grill https://bit.ly/4ANgxNf
· “Strong results come from engaged and supported teams”: Meet Howard Johnson Riyadh’s GM https://bit.ly/4ATsmSk
· Saudi tourism facilities expand 18% as hospitality supply grows https://bit.ly/47Bwnx8
Qatar
· Aqarat: Real estate weekly sales value drops https://bit.ly/4zjO54l
· Vodafone Qatar, Mowasalat sign MoU to advance digital innovation https://bit.ly/4edWGNz
· Shafallah to showcase innovative winning projects from Shafallah Hackathon Tuesday https://bit.ly/4y1W4C0
· Mekdam Holding receives Ashghal award for contract worth up to QR262.5 mn https://bit.ly/4yP80IB
· Finland eyes Qatari investment to fuel €250bn tech ecosystem https://bit.ly/3VPM4y6
· Piranesi’s family legacy finds new chapter in Doha https://bit.ly/4dhdyTs
Oman
· Oman GDP grows 5.1% in Q2 https://bit.ly/4y2UK1B
· Oman’s OQ Gas Networks launches $1bln sukuk programme https://bit.ly/4z6nDei
· Oman’s business activity expands as wholesale, retail sector grows 5% https://bit.ly/46ZQ3dW
Kuwait
· Kuwait issues new Media Regulation Law, repeals three existing laws https://bit.ly/4rJS5Z8
· Kuwait economy set for 2.8% growth in 2027 as $118 billion project pipeline advances https://bit.ly/3VuWNhp
· Finance Ministry may temporarily renew contracts of 23 BOT projects https://bit.ly/4rJvdJe
Bahrain
· Thiruvananthapuram to get direct AI Express flights to Riyadh, Bahrain https://bit.ly/4dfpbKA
· Bahrain’s Investcorp closes North America private equity fund at $1.22bln https://bit.ly/4dEONRl
· Bahrain-Malaysia air connectivity to boost economic and tourism ties https://bit.ly/4jK3PZw
· Safa to host special session on GCC industrial sustainability https://bit.ly/4huQ2Vv
Egypt
· Egyptian President opens first edition of Alamein Africa Business Forum https://bit.ly/4hH6UHl
· Egypt’s banking sector net foreign assets rise 9.8 percent to $31.2 billion, highest in over six years https://bit.ly/4dNRnnW
· Norway’s Scatec secures $150mln bridge loan from Arab Energy Fund for Egypt projects https://bit.ly/4ebRlGw
· Egypt expects Banque du Caire, Misr Life Insurance IPOs in October-November: minister https://bit.ly/4rM3oA1
· Egypt-AU trade exchange rises 11.8% to $6.1bn in 7M 2026 https://bit.ly/4j4hSck
· CBE Governor calls for stronger African financial integration, local currency trade https://bit.ly/3Tk9uen
· Egypt expands economic cooperation with South Africa, Equatorial Guinea https://bit.ly/4y0peBe
· Al-Sisi, Ramaphosa welcome Egypt-South Africa business council to boost trade, investment https://bit.ly/4zc3FPh
· Egypt Forum 2026 website draws seven million views in first three days to crowdsource public policy https://bit.ly/475FXrY
· Madbouly reviews sugarcane farmers’ dues, strategic commodity procurement prices https://bit.ly/4zeVxNN
· Egypt drafts new real estate developers’ law with escrow accounts, buyer protection funds https://bit.ly/3U7c47G
· Arclyn Developments enters Egypt with EGP 20bn New Capital investment plan https://bit.ly/46WeBoa
· Regent Signature launches The Vie West Cairo with EGP 17bn investment https://bit.ly/4z7XzPQ
Middle East (Regional)
· GCC countries record world’s highest outward workers’ remittances at US$161 billion https://bit.ly/4hM49of
· MENA SWFs invest $102 billion in 9M 2026, Mubadala leads dealmaking with $26.2 billion https://bit.ly/4hrKMlr
· Gulf investors back robotics, fintech, beauty and proptech https://bit.ly/4yyqIUH
