UAE

·        Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Chairman of leading French banking group BPCE https://bit.ly/4hHhTBZ

·        UAE, Japan strengthen cooperation in industry, technology, scientific research https://bit.ly/4AT4jmm

·        UAE and France explore new opportunities in energy at UAE–France Energy Forum https://bit.ly/4ietb0t

·        UAE and Thailand conclude major trade deal talks as non-oil trade surges 75% to $10.2bn https://bit.ly/4s4fiWi

·        UAE economy reaches $262bln in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/3Wkn42c

·        UAE advances supply chains across GCC as industrial exports hit $70 billion https://bit.ly/4jX8Vlg

·        Abu Dhabi fines company $100,000 over audit failings https://bit.ly/4ydrIfK

·        UAE tax: New guidelines revealed with 30-day deadline transition period https://bit.ly/4ietgkN

·        NMDC dredger adds to a 170-plus vessel fleet https://bit.ly/4yLBmrd

·        Nakheel awards contract for new beach at Dubai Islands https://bit.ly/47Ppybo

·        UAE, Saudi Arabia sign MoU on rail connectivity, electricity trade and power grid integration https://bit.ly/4emjzhR

·        SIF 2026 puts business resilience, future leadership in focus https://bit.ly/4yJ8H69

·        UAE, Singapore explore new horizons to strengthen trade, investment partnership https://bit.ly/4B6Pn4k

·        UAE to join World Bank-IMF meetings in Bangkok ahead of Abu Dhabi hosting 2029 edition https://bit.ly/4ybZult

·        Dubai’s Agentic AI private sector transformation programme strengthens readiness to capitalise on future opportunities: Business leaders https://bit.ly/3WkyUt7

·        DIEZ doubles size of Oraseya Capital fund to AED1 billion https://bit.ly/4hUkBmi

·        SEWA expands water capacity with Nahwa infrastructure https://bit.ly/4dyvZmA

·        RTA launches trial operation of Dubai Glydways automated transit system at Bluewaters https://bit.ly/4AYiM0o

·        UBF representation on Swift Supervisory Board reinforces global confidence, advances payments ecosystem https://bit.ly/4s21sUe

·        Ajman Tourism Department targets Central Asian markets with promotional roadshow https://bit.ly/4hJ6m4Y

·        Ministry of Economy and Tourism reviews resolution exempting student inventors, People of Determination from certain industrial property service fees https://bit.ly/4yfQFHC

·        CBUAE, Bank Al-Maghrib organise Seventh Forum of Central Shariah Authorities https://bit.ly/4yhvDbz

·        700+ global leaders gather in Dubai for Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 https://bit.ly/4hHIQW9

·        Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition, Middle East Cosmetics Show open at Expo Centre Sharjah https://bit.ly/4jRBhxi

·        Logistics Leaders MENA 2026 to bring industry leaders to Dubai https://bit.ly/3W3zf3k

·        A ‘Wynn-Win’ scenario https://bit.ly/4dsTVI8

·        Flydubai attack exposes limits of cockpit security https://bit.ly/4AYUbIK

·        5 aesthetic afternoon tea experiences to book in Dubai https://bit.ly/4B2CUhM

·        Maiz Tacos co-founder Luma Makhlouf on swapping tech for tacos and the realities of running restaurants https://bit.ly/4hJ7MfO

·        What’s the craic? How three of Dubai’s oldest Irish pubs keep punters coming back https://bit.ly/4ztenkx

·        Purchasing your first designer bag? Here’s 22 bags to purchase under Dhs1,500 https://bit.ly/4B6QgKc

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi F&B giant Almarai maps out $4bln expansion strategy through 2031 https://bit.ly/4B6QalO

·        Saudi Arabia’s Jabal Sayid discovery puts rare-earth ambitions to the test https://bit.ly/3TNThyf

·        Saudi weekly consumer spending surges 23% to $4.4bn on education outlays https://bit.ly/4rXw3SG

·        Central Riyadh flexible office occupancy nears 90% as international firms drive demand: JLL https://bit.ly/4dxvrNM

·        Saudi non-oil industrial output gains 1.2% despite broader contraction https://bit.ly/4yeytOk

·        GAS Arabian wins Ghazlan 1 contract https://bit.ly/4BjIay3

·        Beyond hotels: The business case for branded residences in Saudi Arabia https://bit.ly/4hGHfzN

·        ‘Slow is smooth, smooth is fast’: Jad El Hage on leading F&B at Radisson Collection Residences, Riyadh https://bit.ly/47K7Eqy

·        Resilience takes center stage as Riyadh hosts global energy week https://bit.ly/4zy4oKV

·        Saudi business confidence holds at 56.6 in September as industry improves https://bit.ly/3VFTCnc

·        Saudi infrastructure boom fuels new lending opportunities for banks https://bit.ly/47dImAY

Qatar

·        Qatar National Bank raises $2.5bln to repay existing facility: Report https://bit.ly/4ybxKgT

·        Opinion: Shorter stays don’t mean lower expectations https://bit.ly/4hOkIji

·        SMEs key to industrial resilience and supply chain integration: Sheikh Khalifa https://bit.ly/4zsuT4n

·        QNB Group closes $2.5bn senior unsecured term loan facility syndication https://bit.ly/4zpFrRD

·        Qatari firm lands in 2026 Forbes Middle East’s ‘Fintech 50’ https://bit.ly/4jhZVXL

Oman

·        Oman's total electricity production rises by 4.3% https://bit.ly/4yIcpwy

·        Times of Oman Business Leadership Summit 2026 to bring together Oman’s business leaders to navigate an era of unprecedented change https://bit.ly/4e44p0G

Kuwait

·        UK says Kuwait buys $489mln air defence system https://bit.ly/4jSE8WN

·        The SOM Story: Dana Al Khobaizi on building her Kuwait-born activewear and sleepwear https://bit.ly/4dxuuoG

·        NBK named ‘Middle East’s Best FX Bank for Corporates’ for 2026 https://bit.ly/4zsJPzd

·        KFF shuts 43 establishments in Farwaniya safety crackdown https://bit.ly/4jiD0eX

·        Kuwait advances economic reforms to attract investment, diversify revenues https://bit.ly/4yb5v1T

Bahrain

·        Bahrain Bourse explores innovative technology to boost efficiency https://bit.ly/3TCgy6d

·        BBK reaffirms commitment to financial sector innovation https://bit.ly/4s1KAwW

·        NBB signs INFINIOS partnership deal https://bit.ly/47jQeRs

·        Businesses urged to upgrade systems ahead of tax and e-invoicing changes https://bit.ly/4z2GEyN

Egypt

·        Egypt's Banque du Caire plans to list 30% on the EGX https://bit.ly/4yfkKaa

·        S&P affirms Egypt’s ‘B/B’ ratings as policy response cushions regional shocks https://bit.ly/4jPLs5w

·        FX volatility, shipping costs and EV adoption reshape Egypt’s automotive aftermarket https://bit.ly/3TXjUR8

·        Egypt, Indonesia target $5bn in bilateral trade by 2030 https://bit.ly/4B307k5

·        World Bank Group mobilises $6.7bn in private capital for Egypt since FY2022 https://bit.ly/4if0IHU

·        Semak Pharma to double investments in 2027, expand Fayoum production https://bit.ly/4zrGnF9

·        Egypt explores expanding health economics research with WifOR, Roche https://bit.ly/4AY9i5r

·        Egypt’s chemical exports to Saudi Arabia surge 98% to $356m in 8M 2026 https://bit.ly/4hGQ0tF

·        Youth Ministry, FRA sign MoU to promote entrepreneurship, fintech innovation https://bit.ly/4ymmxu5

·        Madbouly reviews 2026/2027 development plan targeting 5.4% growth https://bit.ly/4jSyh3P

·        Madinet Masr’s SAFE offers fractional real estate investment from EGP 5,000 https://bit.ly/4ifJeev

·        Aqar Exit records EGP 8.8bn in deals as property listings reach EGP 124bn https://bit.ly/4dBt2lj

Middle East (Regional)

·        Middle East set to become home to world’s three tallest buildings https://bit.ly/4jhYHvD

·        Private credit explained: What it is, how it works and why Gulf investors want in https://bit.ly/4rWPN98

·        SoftBank CEO seeks up to $100bln from Gulf investors for new AI push – report https://bit.ly/4yEaqJK

·        Nominations now open for the Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4zpCnF0

·        Iraq Block 7 exploration under way https://bit.ly/4B2QXnH

·        Rising through a regional war, Jordan’s market chief tells Gulf money: Don’t sell, diversify https://bit.ly/3VFIfeY

·        MENA funding hits $1.1bn as Saudi deals drive September rebound https://bit.ly/4s1ChkK