2026-10-16

UAE

·        Sheikh Hamdan witnesses the launch of the Centre for Global Future Opportunities in Dubai https://bit.ly/4Bb75nb

·        UAE named world’s third-best place to live in 2026, ranking first for tax in global index https://bit.ly/4dKucem

·        UAE offers $10,000 each to 100 aspiring entrepreneurs: How to apply from November 20 https://bit.ly/4yNbcEh

·        UAE company partners with Dell Technologies on AI solutions for smart cities https://bit.ly/47WsLWJ

·        Chinese tech firms look to Dubai for product testing and global expansion, Saeed Al Gergawi says https://bit.ly/3VDTjcC

·        Bank of China Dubai prices CNH 2bln two-year Yulan bond at 1.6% https://bit.ly/3WurgfO

·        Dubai’s GFH divests US logistics facility for $151mln https://bit.ly/4B9QBvE

·        Amy Jackson speaks to Emirates Woman on the new rules of beauty retail in Dubai https://bit.ly/4eAnzLP

·        Agility agrees to sell its Tristar stake to India’s Aegis Logistics in a deal valuing the energy logistics group at $1.5bn https://bit.ly/4dBpeR6

·        Fujairah oil product stocks fall 9.9% in week to 12 October as heavy distillates drop 30% https://bit.ly/47joTPt

·        UAE influencers selected for Amazon programme offering up to $100,000 in ad incentives https://bit.ly/4i3yij0

·        SCCI, Lithuania explore prospects for cooperation https://bit.ly/47mQaR4

·        Sharjah centers destination development on authentic experiences https://bit.ly/4B1pqmy

·        Abu Dhabi Chamber connects 11 Abu Dhabi companies with British and international businesses to unlock global growth opportunities https://bit.ly/4hR5Zpe

·        Dubai healthcare boom: Nearly 6,000 facilities and 70,000 professionals as sector expands https://bit.ly/47madz6

·        Ajman Arbitration Centre participates in Egyptian Arbitration Days https://bit.ly/4eypvEA

·        Sharjah Police arrest 33 in $2.4bn money laundering case and protect $17.7bn in assets https://bit.ly/47oP9YF

·        AI influences 9% of Majid Al Futtaim customer transactions, CEO tells Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 https://bit.ly/4yRIeDg

·        Dubai Customs records 99.3 percent cashless payment rate, processes 23 million transactions in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4hWnN0M

·        Emaar’s Alabbar unveils plans for over $16 billion in investments in Syria https://bit.ly/47oGzZS

·        Emaar’s sales backlog stands at around AED180 billion, collection rate at 98% https://bit.ly/4yMxYMA

·        Gargash Prime, JINGDONG Property to develop logistics facility in Dubai https://bit.ly/4ecjQUC

·        Aldar acquires nine residential buildings in Sharjah for AED1.1 billion https://bit.ly/4B6HoUM

·        Dubai World Islands: New $1.1bn development to feature 840 homes, floating villas and yacht shuttles https://bit.ly/47iHr2e

·        Dubai-based Chedi Hospitality to enter Morocco market by year-end as it eyes moves in US and Latin America https://bit.ly/4BeaJgg

·        Alabbar says next building will be one of the ‘most beautiful in the world’ https://bit.ly/4joChZR

·        S&P reaffirms Emaar Properties’ BBB+; developer says liquidity ‘strong’ https://bit.ly/4BrWPHx

·        Sharjah records AED 46.8 billion in property deals, SIF 2026 hears https://bit.ly/4io8q2z

·        Mashreq breaks new ground in Dim Sum market with inaugural CNH1 billion bond https://bit.ly/4i0MNnv

·        Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi leverages AI to support industrial investment, competitiveness https://bit.ly/4zGSNt3

·        RAKEZ secures three honours at Customer Centricity World Series Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/3TUk245

·        Exhibitors praise growth of Emirates Perfumes & Oud Exhibition https://bit.ly/4ilUG8u

·        Al Ansari Exchange tests AI in mobile app https://bit.ly/4hPJMaV

·        SIF 2026: UAE targets 50% local crops as Sharjah diverts 93% of waste from landfills https://bit.ly/4BrW29x

·        SIF 2026: Brazilian businesses eye Sharjah for regional expansion https://bit.ly/4ik8yQF

·        SIF 2026: UAE set to become East-West capital hub within five years https://bit.ly/3U0hK3d

·        Regional strength, global impact: ADIPEC 2026 brings energy world to Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/3VMADre

·        DEWA, World Economic Forum discuss cooperation on sustainability, technology https://bit.ly/4zC0f8F

·        UAE pension rules: How to buy up to 10 extra service years, eligibility, costs and payment options https://bit.ly/4zAhTJV

·        A Balancing Act: Nader Gammas on building a gallery without boundaries https://bit.ly/4yjNM8x

Saudi Arabia

·        Saudi Arabia’s FDI inflows grow 33.5 percent to $42.05 billion as net flows hit $21.52 billion https://bit.ly/4hPJQrb

·        Saudi Aramco repairs oil facilities six times faster than industry average as CEO reveals wartime strategy https://bit.ly/4z3q2qg

·        Saudi Arabia recalls 3,108 Ford and Lincoln vehicles over defect that could cause loss of power https://bit.ly/4dKu8v8

·        +966 Leaders Book: Ranking Saudi Arabia’s top business leaders by revenue https://bit.ly/3VLMCFn

·        Saudi Aramco offers extra spot crude cargoes to Europe, sources say https://bit.ly/4i2i3ma

·        Aramco’s HAPCO refinery venture in China receives first cargo of Arab crude https://bit.ly/4jZaMGn

·        The price of an empty table: How Dubai and Saudi restaurants handle no-shows https://bit.ly/3WuFXQ3

·        North Macedonia to open Riyadh embassy, eyes Saudi investment in energy and ICT https://bit.ly/3TKzWxY

·        Saudi Arabia’s energy strength lies in balancing gas and renewables, Acwa chief says https://bit.ly/4iqIBhp

Qatar

·        Qatar Airways enters Japanese aircraft financing market with inaugural JOLCO deal https://bit.ly/4hR6Q9q

·        Minister of Finance meets Chinese counterpart https://bit.ly/4i3q0Yg

·        Al-Kuwari meets British Chancellor of the Exchequer https://bit.ly/4jZaRtF

·        US-Based Activate Capital joins QIA's Fund-of-Funds program https://bit.ly/3U6PmN5

·        Qatar real estate trading volume tops QR499 mn in one week https://bit.ly/47oHtWg

Oman

·        Bank Muscat 9M 2026 net profit up 9% as deposits and lending grow https://bit.ly/4eAnsQp

·        Oman to host 6th session of International Dates Council https://bit.ly/4hRkzNi

·        Oman and Germany explore areas of cooperation https://bit.ly/4ioGZFP

Kuwait

·        Kuwait's Jazeera Airways renews, expands credit facilities to $192mln https://bit.ly/4yhGCl7

·        KFH participates in Asia-GCC Economic Forum at annual IMF meetings in Bangkok https://bit.ly/4zFGJIC

·        Zain supports the growth of Kuwait’s creative economy https://bit.ly/4yRAwt3

Bahrain

·        BBK attends IMF-WB Bangkok meeting https://bit.ly/4dBpBLu

·        Hilal Technology honoured at Dell summit https://bit.ly/4i75g25

·        Bahrain ‘can become hub for EU businesses’ https://bit.ly/4hKbiGQ

·        Bapco praises important role of engineers https://bit.ly/3UplRpQ

Egypt

·        Ecomondo 2026 to spotlight ecological transition, circular economy in Italy https://bit.ly/4dIDdVj

·        Egypt to host Global Entrepreneurship Festival in November https://bit.ly/4s7vqGc

·        Egypt’s cabinet approves 652-acre Salloum logistics zone and new Sadat dry port company https://bit.ly/47moSdu

·        Foreign investors rate Egypt’s investment risk at lowest level since 2014: Minister https://bit.ly/4ymiUo0

·        Planning minister reviews local-currency financing mechanisms with World Bank https://bit.ly/4Bbm0hd

·        Egypt’s FM pushes investment, development financing talks at World Bank-IMF meetings https://bit.ly/3UuVjU7

·        Egypt plans real estate investment fund to maximise returns from NUCA assets https://bit.ly/3WdMHSl

·        Egypt, Tunisia discuss project financing, strengthen regulatory cooperation: FRA chair https://bit.ly/47prtmT

·        Transport minister inaugurates EGP 700m Amreya Dry Port in Alexandria https://bit.ly/3Uu6Y5C