UAE
· UAE Cabinet approves AED292.5 billion Federal General Budget Plan for 2027–2029 https://bit.ly/4ihSO0v
· UAE economy grows to $262 billion in H1 2026 as non-oil activities contribute 79.2 percent https://bit.ly/3VDDaE0
· Dubai Cashless Strategy exceeds 2026 targets as cashless transactions index reaches 90.1 percent https://bit.ly/4hShiNX
· UAE among region’s most economically free nations: Report https://bit.ly/3W1FVir
· UAE net wealth hits $3.6 trillion in 2025, to approach $6 trillion by 2030 https://bit.ly/4yS4OvO
· UAE moves to deepen business ties with Singapore https://bit.ly/47fZIxc
· Abu Dhabi’s ADIA weighs anchor investment in India’s Zetwerk IPO - Report
· Abu Dhabi's branded residences enter major growth phase, says expert https://bit.ly/4e3dOFO
· CBUAE to organise annual UAE Banks Reception in Bangkok https://bit.ly/4jTA74s
· Shams launches AI-powered 'Bedaya' business setup platform https://bit.ly/4ygY7Sy
· UAE explores advanced manufacturing partnerships at China Industry Fair 2026 https://bit.ly/4yiW0hd
· etisalat UAE launches world-first 2×2 uplink MIMO delivering threefold upload speeds https://bit.ly/4ym2v2F
· 11 Dubai-based companies pledge to integrate Agentic AI into their operations https://bit.ly/4jjO0st
· AquaIndex plans to launch UAE water token as part of global expansion https://bit.ly/4yEPeTY
· EWEC opens registration for Clean Energy Certificates auction until October 30 https://bit.ly/4duUFfS
· '3iQ' secures In-Principle Approval from ADGM https://bit.ly/4e3cqTC
· inDrive targets fairer trips for drivers with former Careem executive in the product driving seat https://bit.ly/4igLmCK
· UAE bank partners with IBM on major Agentic AI pilot https://bit.ly/4yLs5iP
· Mongolian falcon sells for $373,000 as Gulf auctions attract soaring bids https://bit.ly/4hDWPMA
· TAQA North’s Ferrier gas plant in Alberta designed for 105 MMscfd, GLE says https://bit.ly/3TYhyBI
· Sheraa selects 14 women founders for SWIF leadership programme https://bit.ly/4B0MkdI
· Sobha Siniya Island moves beyond homes with Anantara resort development https://bit.ly/4jeSela
· Al Dhaid Date Festival 6 concludes with strong turnout https://bit.ly/3VGluYs
· Dubai to host 500 global investment leaders at SuperReturn Middle East on 13–15 October https://bit.ly/4iiLcL6
· WGES 2026 explores ways to support bankability for climate projects https://bit.ly/4B2BpAp
· 14th Global Sustainability & CSR Forum opens in Dubai, focuses on measurable impact https://bit.ly/4i0tJWB
· ‘The Airport Show’ 2026 opens at Dubai World Trade Centre https://bit.ly/4yOQLqK
· Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to begin on Wednesday https://bit.ly/4B1L8H5
· UAE President renames Al Ain International Airport https://bit.ly/4zymKeQ
Saudi Arabia
· PAL extends Riyadh flight suspension until Nov. 29 https://bit.ly/4hQT6dj
· Saudi Arabia signs energy cooperation deals with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt https://bit.ly/47OvEsx
· Riyadh airport closure: Etihad cancels flights until October 19 as Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and Riyadh Air suspend services https://bit.ly/3VHAk0I
· Saudi Arabia launches 2-month residency regularisation scheme for Yemeni workers: Who qualifies and how to apply https://bit.ly/4s16dxf
· Saudi Arabia eyes raising its pipeline oil export capacity to 10mln bpd, energy minister says https://bit.ly/4hXhD0k
· FAA Raises Saudi Airspace Risk Alert for US Airlines Amid Regional Tensions https://bit.ly/4zzwhCp
· Viking opens Saudi completions facility in Dhahran with Algosaibi venture https://bit.ly/47bxNyp
· Syria issues first letter of credit in 14 years to finance a petroleum products deal with Saudi Aramco https://bit.ly/4dzdrTl
· Saudi Arabia’s ‘mindset’ helped Kingdom beat longest energy crisis says minister https://bit.ly/4dDzGaB
· Saudi Arabia’s SME PMI at 53.8 as new orders hit 7-month high https://bit.ly/4s3Vgeq
· Aramco CEO: No nation can protect the world's energy routes alone https://bit.ly/4hQ572M
· SALIC transfers ownership of National Grain Co. to SABIL, strengthening the Kingdom’s feed system https://bit.ly/4AUZc58
Qatar
· QatarEnergy highlights key LNG, energy projects at WPC exhibition in Riyadh https://bit.ly/4dBI4r9
· Commercial Bank wins three Mastercard awards for excellence in premium cards, affluent banking https://bit.ly/47cPy0j
· QNB Group wins 7 Global Finance Digital Bank awards https://bit.ly/4s4EMCX
Oman
· Oman targets over $455 million inflows as Muscat Stock Exchange moves toward FTSE emerging-market upgrade https://bit.ly/3W6WNEx
· Oman to launch international financial centre in 2027, with company registrations starting this year https://bit.ly/4i3aoEq
· Philippine F&B sector targets Qatar, GCC retail markets with ready-to-eat halal exports https://bit.ly/4hKsig3
· Real estate sales value reaches QR458mn in 41st week of 2026 https://bit.ly/4jNck6g
· Oman’s Islamic banking sector continues on positive trajectory https://bit.ly/4hFWXey
Kuwait
· Forbes ranks Zain world’s best telecom employer for second consecutive year https://bit.ly/4hJkg7l
· Al-Tijari takes customers on a journey to Old Trafford through an interactive experience at The Avenues https://bit.ly/4znRrmG
· Kuwaiti photographers shine at Siena International Photography Awards https://bit.ly/3TwGnEM
Bahrain
· Bahrain’s advancements in energy sector highlighted https://bit.ly/4ii43Gf
· Key role of banking sector stressed https://bit.ly/4iiEqoI
· SULB receives Industrial Excellence Award at Made in GCC https://bit.ly/47cPHRp
Egypt
· S&P affirms Egypt at B/B as CBE reserves hit record $57.35 billion, banking net foreign assets reach $31.2 billion https://bit.ly/4yBPi6l
· Egypt eyes 5.4 percent growth with $70.3 billion investment, 59 percent from private sector https://bit.ly/3VLyegf
· Egypt quarterly current account deficit widens to $7.9bln, central bank says https://bit.ly/4hKMCy4
· Madbouly witnesses Hyde Park deal to acquire 415 feddans in west Cairo https://bit.ly/4yLbYl9
· Agriculture minister approves EGP 80.9m in new funding for National Veal Project https://bit.ly/3VKrOOv
· Government, CBE coordinate fiscal, monetary policies to curb inflation, reduce debt: Minister https://bit.ly/3TEnHD4
· FRA requires non-bank financing entities to update activity data monthly https://bit.ly/3VxKVLI
· Banque Misr extends EGP 10bn financing to Founders Real Estate Marketing https://bit.ly/4B282hF
· Egypt 2026 Forum to outline manufacturing and private sector reform targets https://bit.ly/4rYZ5Bw
· Egypt posts $2.8bn balance of payments surplus in FY 2025/26 https://bit.ly/3VCerQt
· EFG Hermes UAE launches market making and liquidity provision on Dubai Financial Market https://bit.ly/4jUrsPf
· TMG partners with AXA Egypt to offer 10-year medical insurance for ‘The Spine’ property buyers https://bit.ly/4hTUJa3
· FX volatility, shipping costs and EV adoption reshape Egypt’s automotive aftermarket https://bit.ly/3TXjUR8
Middle East (Regional)
· Arab Ministerial Council for Electricity discusses common market, clean hydrogen https://bit.ly/4yNv7Dh
· GCC economy reaches $2.4 trillion, ranks ninth globally as non-oil share hits 79 percent https://bit.ly/4dE4tEm
· Japan says Saudi Arabia and the UAE are willing to back Asian oil stockpiling as 11 AZEC countries adopt a work programme https://bit.ly/4dDh4rn
