UAE
· Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed launches $272,000 Arab Hope Makers prize as applications open https://bit.ly/487r7Bz
· Hamdan bin Mohammed commends DIEZ’s record AED246bn trade in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4i6SyjA
· Dubai's GDP reaches AED473 billion in H1 2026 https://bit.ly/4zD3FrH
· Hamdan bin Mohammed announces SWS Board Technology as winner of Dubai-it Award for projects in field of Economy https://bit.ly/4hQupPA
· CBUAE, Monetary Authority of Singapore discuss cooperation in digital payments, green finance https://bit.ly/4ysKtMo
· DBWC explores UAE-China economic cooperation, strategic partnerships https://bit.ly/3WyaTil
· UAE continues to support global financial stability, international cooperation: CBUAE Governor https://bit.ly/3Wy0CCQ
· UAE targets more productive economy in 2027 as minister outlines three priorities https://bit.ly/4ySr3S3
· UAE to deliver exceptional hosting experience for 2029 IMF-WBG Annual Meetings: Georgieva https://bit.ly/4zwBt9O
· ADFD, World Bank Group partner to scale development impact https://bit.ly/47qMRZa
· UAE signs agreement to host 2029 World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi https://bit.ly/4z0C4Rs
· Dubai Jewellery Group, Gold Association of Guangdong Province to strengthen cooperation https://bit.ly/4yPL37U
· Ruwad supports 10 projects with over AED3.7 million in Q3 2026 https://bit.ly/4yxedrs
· Dubai World Trade Centre at heart of emirate’s evolving exhibitions, events economy https://bit.ly/4k2lb42
· Empower’s 110,000-RT Cooling Network Puts Sustainable Airport Infrastructure in the Spotlight https://bit.ly/4seau0n
· Najah 2026 to have its largest footprint to date as it expands to Al Ain for first https://bit.ly/4zFGSM6
· Sharjah Chamber organises trade mission to Ethiopia to strengthen economic, investment cooperation https://bit.ly/4yxr11c
· Dubai Municipality completes transformative urban development projects worth AED1.6 billion in 2026 https://bit.ly/3WyaJHL
· Etihad Rail opens 375-meter pedestrian bridge connecting Dubai Al Yalayis Station with Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station https://bit.ly/3Wd48Cv
· Dubai completes more than 107 projects worth $436m across beaches, parks and public facilities https://bit.ly/4e4I9nF
· AccessAbilities Expo 2026 to open in Dubai https://bit.ly/4hWPLta
· WGES 2026 to chart pathways for scaling green solutions, investments https://bit.ly/4B8uIwB
· RAK On Wheels 2026 features drift show, car and bike groups gatherings, stunt bike show https://bit.ly/4Bdq6VV
· GRIF 2026 returns to Dubai with restaurant costs and growth in focus https://bit.ly/485O348
· Dubai to host 12th World Green Economy Summit on 21–22 October 2026 https://bit.ly/3UBtKsi
· Dubai Municipality launches outdoor advertising guidelines for brands and businesses https://bit.ly/4BdfyX3
· Dubai Municipality and Emaar Malls explore new retail and lifestyle destinations https://bit.ly/3U79Zsl
· Dubai makes a third of the world’s snowboards as Sheikh Hamdan honours SWS https://bit.ly/3U3xEda
· Abu Dhabi–Berlin daily flights launch with Condor and Etihad codeshare https://bit.ly/4i8cQJN
· Aida Al Busaidy on shaping Dubai’s vision and sense of belonging https://bit.ly/4BtE4Dw
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 Arabia records 13,822 residency, labour and border violations in week-long inspections https://bit.ly/3WisbA1
· Saudi Arabia allows tourism businesses to apply to pay fines in instalments https://bit.ly/4it6khT
· Aramco says engineer development programmes produced more than 130 patents in five years https://bit.ly/47r2MGM
· KAPSARC reinforces Saudi role in global energy dialogue
· Saudi Red Sea Authority issues requirements and regulations for recreational boat rental activities https://bit.ly/47n2CjL
· Saudi energy investments helped cushion global economy from shocks, finance minister says https://bit.ly/4hVJBeo
· IHG brings Noted Collection to Saudi Arabia’s independent hotel market https://bit.ly/4jyZ4Cl
Qatar
· QatarEnergy tenders November-loading al-Shaheen, Qatar Land and Qatar Marine crude https://bit.ly/4yNoHTX
· QNB Group supports ‘6th World Conference on International Arbitration’ as Strategic Sponsor https://bit.ly/4i5mEUN
· QNB Report https://bit.ly/4i6viCr
Oman
· Bilarab bin Haitham Initiatives to organise Muscat Art Exhibition 2026 https://bit.ly/47qU5fK
· Oman participates in G20 Interfaith Forum in United States https://bit.ly/3WxHx3E
· Sustainable Energy Research Centre Laboratory opened at SQU https://bit.ly/4Bdx7WL
Kuwait
· Boursa Kuwait promotes investment opportunities in Kuwait capital market https://bit.ly/4dKACdk
· Boursa Kuwait wins Arab Federation of Capital Markets award for highest turnover ratio in 2025 https://bit.ly/4semKy6
· Kuwait goes digital with mandatory vehicle insurance from October 25 https://bit.ly/3VWBc1x
· Bhutan puts tourism and investment in the spotlight in Kuwait https://bit.ly/4jtYeGO
Bahrain
· Al Salam Bank launches ‘Qaedat 2.0’ to empower female talent https://bit.ly/4hUr0iO
· Bahrain ventures named joint Startup of the Year winners https://bit.ly/4eHKswX
· Bahrain’s economic ties with Thailand stressed https://bit.ly/4hRrXbz
· Kingdom’s green initiatives in focus https://bit.ly/3U9ycya
Egypt
· Egypt seeks approval to defend Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate https://bit.ly/4zLsvpz
· Egypt raises Banque du Caire offering stake to 45% https://bit.ly/3VOkwJG
· Indorama Ventures CEO tells Egypt’s foreign minister of expansion plans as phosphate plant targets 2028-29 https://bit.ly/47xgfwL
· Moody’s upgrades Egypt’s rating to B3, maintains positive outlook https://bit.ly/4zwIs2w
· National Bank of Egypt retains Global Finance’s safest bank title for sixth consecutive year https://bit.ly/4ypB605
· Egypt launches investment zone for Qatar’s Alam Al Roum project in North Coast https://bit.ly/4zDaFVv
· FRA approves six companies to conduct non-banking financial activities using fintech https://bit.ly/4hU2xtZ
· SCZONE discusses investment, industrial cooperation with Hong Kong’s HKTDC https://bit.ly/4seHjKK
· SCZONE seeks Shaanxi investment in clean energy, automotive manufacturing https://bit.ly/4juGuv4
· Egypt’s non-oil exports reach $48bn in 2025: Minister https://bit.ly/4iruJnX
· Japanese education group, Egypt to transform 20 technical schools for nursing and IT https://bit.ly/4segXbF
· Japanese businesses secure regulatory support and work permit assurances during talks with Egyptian labour ministry https://bit.ly/4segXbF
· Egypt signs EGP 4.6bn contracts to operate, maintain 11 desalination plants https://bit.ly/4ysIFmq
Middle East (Regional)
· Industrial investments in GCC states reach US$426 billion, with nearly 22,000 factories https://bit.ly/4yp7Aaz
· What Founders Wear: 6 regional founders on the labels they have fallen for most recently https://bit.ly/4elRN5d
