2026-10-09

UAE

·        Maktoum bin Mohammed reviews Dubai economic, financial indicators https://bit.ly/4AX0hcO

·        Sheikh Mohammed reveals UAE set to make ‘major change’ to government services https://bit.ly/3TMG3BC

·        UAE, Thailand conclude CEPA negotiations, opening new horizons for trade, investment https://bit.ly/3VCQGHT

·        Abu Dhabi Chamber, FICCI expand partnership between Abu Dhabi, Indian business communities https://bit.ly/4AW8nlX

·        UAE, Tanzania launch Green Silk Road linking agricultural investment, food production, logistics and Gulf trade markets https://bit.ly/4yeHib0

·        Dubai CommerCity targets agentic AI for digital commerce as e-commerce parcel volumes jump 152 percent https://bit.ly/4yHpuXh

·        Dubai virtual asset trading hits $2tn as gold trade surges 60% to $272bn https://bit.ly/4ATK4oE

·        Dubai used-car market rebounds sharply after difficult start to 2026 https://bit.ly/4eosHTc

·        Abu Dhabi-listed Agility Global raises $560mln in club deal https://bit.ly/4rRATRr

·        US firm Clear Channel Outdoor gets all clear for $6.2bln acquisition by Mubadala Capital https://bit.ly/4yGbgG4

·        Abu Dhabi VC fund manager Phoenix Venture Partners invests in COFE Tech ahead of IPO https://bit.ly/4hQO2py

·        Jiangnan orders GTT tank design for two ADNOC L&S LNG carriers due in 2030 https://bit.ly/4epwOyn

·        Ruwais LNG order covers more than 600 cryogenic valves https://bit.ly/4yDITrM

·        Abu Dhabi Honey Programme launched to develop honey sector, boost global competitiveness https://bit.ly/4rXfjes

·        Minister of Investment, Saudi Minister of Energy sign MoU to enhance railway connectivity, infrastructure integration https://bit.ly/4hQDuGY

·        UAE expands cultural and creative industries ecosystem https://bit.ly/47KD7c6

·        Bhutan's DK Bank plans international expansion through ADGM https://bit.ly/4hxy1Ww

·        UAE Chambers mission to Belgium boosts trade, investment cooperation https://bit.ly/4s4x2AH

·        Emirates Institute of Finance – Innovation Hub launches Bloomberg Finance Lab https://bit.ly/4hB2Cm7

·        UAE tops Forbes' Fintech 50 list with 15 firms https://bit.ly/4rVBwtq

·        FANR, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety discuss AI applications in nuclear regulation https://bit.ly/47eQeSL

·        ADPIC and The Boring Company partner to explore advanced underground infrastructure opportunities in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4duZm9l

·        Ajman Chamber uses agentic AI to cut export certificate processing to under three minutes https://bit.ly/4AUnRXs

·        Royal Development Holding, SAAS Properties award AED800 million main works construction contract to Fibrex LLC https://bit.ly/4hJMT2Q

·        Over 80 speakers to explore economic resilience at Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 https://bit.ly/4hCTddH

·        Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition 2026: A platform connecting heritage, innovation, new growth opportunities https://bit.ly/475kijI

·        UAE strengthens international cooperation to advance global food security: FAO https://bit.ly/3VVtPHC

·        CBUAE hosts 2nd Climate Forum 2026 https://bit.ly/4znBJYW

·        Investopia Bridge 2026 concludes with seven investment cooperation agreements https://bit.ly/4yaCd3w

·        Investopia Bridge 2026 holds 10 panel sessions to explore growth, investment, global economic solutions https://bit.ly/4yE70GN

·        WGES 2026 explores strategies to enhance institutional excellence in green transition https://bit.ly/4ib1cif

·        Abu Dhabi hosts 18th meeting of SMIIC Metrology Council https://bit.ly/4yeSCnI

·        Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre launches broker training curriculum https://bit.ly/4yGWcrJ

·        Nakheel awards marine works contract to upgrade western shoreline at Dubai Islands by 3km https://bit.ly/3WfNSAB

·        UAE property market: 45% of renters consider buying homes as mortgage costs rival rents https://bit.ly/4AWbs5h

·        Dubai Municipality lists 44 areas for shared accommodation under new rules https://bit.ly/4jGJwfG

·        Air Arabia expands Jordan network with new service to Amman City Airport https://bit.ly/475kHme

·        Dubai Global Village 2026: Opening date, ticket prices, new roller coaster and 29 pavilions revealed https://bit.ly/4AYiZ3H

·        Etihad announces start of daily Abu Dhabi-Damascus flights https://bit.ly/47P9x5b

·        Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund supports Wisewell to advance sustainable water technology solutions https://bit.ly/479esOm

·        Dubai street signs and house numbers are changing: 186 areas to get new colours and QR codes https://bit.ly/4rY8For

Saudi Arabia

·        Riyadh airport flights: Nearly 50% of departures cancelled as Lufthansa, Air India and IndiGo suspend services https://bit.ly/3TxT1mW

·        NESR, Aramco agree to develop lithium project in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4hQNZtS

·        ERAM Holdings turns diversification into integrated support for Middle East energy https://bit.ly/4zqXBTh

·        Lamprell signs IMI deal to fabricate an offshore platform and jackets at Ras Al-Khair https://bit.ly/4rS41Ik

·        Zamil Offshore commissions Conoship to design 2.5-metre-draft dive support vessel https://bit.ly/4yeOOCK

·        Meet the new W https://bit.ly/4rRBcf3

·        Saudi Arabia, UAE set to drive GCC private credit growth: Moody’s https://bit.ly/4yLG9ZO

Qatar

·        Qatar real estate trading tops $139.3 million in one week as property sales reach $127.2 million https://bit.ly/4rSWybU

·        QatarEnergy secures $3bln loan from Chinese lenders, eyes another $5bln https://bit.ly/4jNQKyt

·        QatarEnergy’s first North Field East LNG train could start up in November, Reuters sources say https://bit.ly/3TNYh5W

·        Why every hotel restaurant needs an identity of its own https://bit.ly/4hBjsBg

Oman

·        Oman lands on FTSE Russell Watch List for potential status upgrade https://bit.ly/4hDlhhc

·        Oman signed three onshore concession agreements with OQEP, with at least $56m of exploration committed https://bit.ly/4hD0uu1

·        Oman signs $1.4bn in investment agreements across key sectors https://bit.ly/4rRBfaJ

·        MoU inked to develop infrastructure, investment for Aims Bay Project in Musandam https://bit.ly/4rXn6sI

Kuwait

·        Kuwait strengthens water security systems as global water crisis deepens https://bit.ly/47JaNXx

·        IEI Kuwait seminar focuses on corrosion protection and industrial asset integrity https://bit.ly/4yEFU2p

·        Mazad partners with Soor to offer in-app insurance services https://bit.ly/4znMkDc

Bahrain

·        Bahrain’s non-oil exports reach $406.4 million in August as UAE leads re-exports https://bit.ly/4yykKmy

·        Fintech Forward wraps up with more than 60 MoUs https://bit.ly/4en5ReF

·        BBK unveils digital ledger with Array, Google Cloud https://bit.ly/3UeJS2Q

·        NBB concludes FF26 participation as Diamond Sponsor https://bit.ly/4dsluRL

·        Bapco Energies set to boost local footprint https://bit.ly/3Ty0CSu

Egypt

·        Egypt, South Korea launch CEPA talks as $1.74 billion trade ties enter strategic partnership https://bit.ly/4zlJaQ6

·        Fitch affirms Egypt at ‘B’ with Stable Outlook as reserves rise $5.5 billion, growth hits 5.1 percent https://bit.ly/4e3blLv

·        FTSE Russell removes EGX from Watch List, retains Egypt's Secondary Emerging Market status https://bit.ly/4yIxJSS

Middle East (Regional)

·        MENA startup funding surges to $1.1 billion in September 2026, Saudi Arabia takes back the lead https://bit.ly/4hQ7imO

·        Drilling resumes at Iraq’s Akkas gas field, MEED reports https://bit.ly/4yKLq3M

·        Chinese refiners buy at least 12m barrels of Iraqi and Qatari crude as Iranian flows fall; Iraq-Syria pipeline construction could start in Q1 2027 https://bit.ly/3TLFEj4

·        GCC project awards rise 2.5% in 9 months on gas, chemicals surge: Kamco https://bit.ly/3TNYqq0