UAE
· Sheikh Hamdan presents Dubai-it Award to GDRFA’s Red-Carpet Travel Corridor project https://bit.ly/4i9bUEG
· Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with Group CEO of HSBC https://bit.ly/4zKfrjZ
· Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, French President attend UAE-France Business Dialogue https://bit.ly/4yEuXx3
· UAE and India discuss expanding trade and investment ties in Mumbai https://bit.ly/4zKfRa3
· FTA launches world’s first-of-its-kind AI-powered digital platform for tourist tax refunds https://bit.ly/48bVxmd
· DEWA International signs 4 MoUs with global partners during WETEX 2026 https://bit.ly/4BxVW02
· ‘Make it with ADNOC’ to unveil manufacturing opportunities to accelerate UAE’s industrial growth https://bit.ly/4eHAfR6
· UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant undergoes IAEA safety review following drone strike https://bit.ly/3TPHbop
· DP World Foundation breaks ground on AED3.7 million school in Indonesia https://bit.ly/4BiLtoU
· Dubai Chambers signs two MoUs to expand trade, investment cooperation with China’s Greater Bay Area https://bit.ly/4scU2xm
· Sharjah records 19,327 business licences in Q3/26, up 5% https://bit.ly/3WmXI3P
· Abu Dhabi advances UK investment ties through London forum, 56 meetings https://bit.ly/4jtmo4l
· SNOC, Equinor sign MoU to explore downstream opportunities https://bit.ly/4yZztXM
· Eli Lilly signs Abu Dhabi deal for local packaging of weight-loss medicines https://bit.ly/4jys5Ol
· CBUAE launches Financial Health Innovation Challenge; applications open until 30 November https://bit.ly/4hWP1pk
· Abu Dhabi: Demand for prime office space accelerates as city strengthens its position as global financial and AI hub https://bit.ly/4z0sJJj
· Alef Group launches AED1.2 billion Seef Residences in Al Khan https://bit.ly/3UyyGOJ
· Awqaf Dubai launches AED73 million endowment shopping centre in Hind City https://bit.ly/4ixqCH2
· Sharjah waterfront homes from $244,000 attract 150% buyer interest in one hour https://bit.ly/4zO8m2c
· UAE’s Arada Developments mandates USD 5-year sukuk, launches tender offer https://bit.ly/4ixrfAo
· Dubai AI Festival 2026 to unite AI governments, investors, innovators https://bit.ly/47PVr3T
· Ektifa showcases organic food production expertise at SIAL Paris 2026 https://bit.ly/4yWIHEf
· Dubai to host Annual Gulf Insurance Forum with over 200 experts from 25 countries https://bit.ly/3TPGPy5
· UAE announces major tax refund upgrade: Tourist VAT rules explained https://bit.ly/4ifA0On
· UAE bans veterinary antibiotic to protect human health from November 1 https://bit.ly/4eivI7C
· UAE private jet departures double as Saudi Arabia accelerates aviation growth https://bit.ly/4icl97p
· Emirates boosts South Africa capacity with 14 extra flights https://bit.ly/3WDGe3a
· Dubai’s family-run restaurants honoured at Hospitality Hope Icon Awards https://bit.ly/4sffNwF
· James Knight-Paccheco to launch Dubai cookery school for home cooks https://bit.ly/4z4fpno
Saudi Arabia
· Saudi Arabia’s railways carry nearly 41 million passengers in Q3 2026 https://bit.ly/4yVYsLD
· Saudi Arabia issues VAT warning ahead of October 31 deadline https://bit.ly/4BpOaVZ
· UAE developer enters Saudi Arabia market with $13.3 billion land bank https://bit.ly/4BiZTp8
· Saudi oil exports average 5.55 million bpd in early October as Iraq rises and Iran’s Kharg stays idle https://bit.ly/482bcVg
· Saudi Arabia sees 29 percent rise in active tourist accommodation business registrations https://bit.ly/4ixsj7m
· Saudi property prices rise 1.2% in Q3 as residential land gains https://bit.ly/4z54hXk
· Manufacturing helps drive 3% rise in Saudi Operating Revenues Index https://bit.ly/4zJyxH5
· Saudi Arabia announces first batch of hospitality investment projects worth $1.78bn https://bit.ly/47w8ibg
Qatar
· Qatar’s energy minister meets Iran’s acting oil minister seven months after Ras Laffan strikes https://bit.ly/484ufhD
· GWC Group outperforms 2025 with 37% Q3 2026 net profit increase https://bit.ly/4zEZ2NS
· QDB secures 7 ‘Global Finance Awards 2026’ https://bit.ly/4z54p9g
· Qatar Chamber named Silver Sponsor of Gulf Quality Conference on November 12 https://bit.ly/4sg4ELS
· QDB launches updated housing loan app, making the process fully digital https://bit.ly/4BhPVUP
Oman
· Oman’s Asyad Group to sell up to 6.25% stake in Asyad Shipping https://bit.ly/47xGjrz
· Oman Air and Finnair codeshare opens new routes to Europe and Australia https://bit.ly/4zLL3pD
· Al Baleed Culinary Festival returns to Salalah for fifth edition https://bit.ly/4z0hXCL
· Youth projects in Oman: Turning local resources into investment opportunities https://bit.ly/47rwzzb
Kuwait
· Kuwait-listed HEISCO renews $129mln loan https://bit.ly/3WmYH41
· Kuwait Busts Liquor Manufacturing Network in Al-Rihab Home https://bit.ly/4jy0UmU
· Jazeera Airways Joins Embassy of Poland to Celebrate First-Ever Winter Flights to Krakow https://bit.ly/4yWu4Rr
· KFH Group CEO Alshamlan named first among Kuwaiti nbanking leaders on ‘Sustainability Leaders 2026 List’ https://bit.ly/47sFMr1
Bahrain
· Hilal Technology and Dell spotlight AI and resilient IT https://bit.ly/4sg57O8
· Bapco honours star employee https://bit.ly/4BhQjmf
· NCSC and BNET partner to boost SME cybersecurity https://bit.ly/4k6SiDU
· iGA signs strategic deal with Computer World https://bit.ly/4iw1TCW
Egypt
· EFG Hermes concludes advisory role on MNT-Halan’s IPO, Egypt’s largest IPO since 2021 https://bit.ly/3VZxtAm
· Egypt fintech firm MNT-Halan rises 6.6% on debut after biggest IPO since 2021 https://bit.ly/4dSqHCF
· Egypt to start 18,000 sq km Eastern Mediterranean seismic survey within two weeks https://bit.ly/4zLLfFn
Middle East (Regional)
· GCC ESG issuance to rise in Q4 2026 and 2027 as activity remains concentrated in Saudi Arabia and UAE, says Fitch https://bit.ly/4zHAkfE
· HSBC Group CEO reaffirms GCC commitment, cites $872bln project pipeline https://bit.ly/4BeS4kp
· Nominations now open for the Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2026 https://bit.ly/4zpCnF0
· Iraq oil output hits 834.7m barrels in nine months as production recovers after May low https://bit.ly/4BjLn0l
· Gulf customers demand more than standard services, UK-GCC forum told https://bit.ly/4zKdVi6
· UK, GCC urged to turn investment ambitions into projects https://bit.ly/4yxeydA
· Business leaders call to scrap fragmented payments to boost UK-Gulf trade https://bit.ly/4eMgkR5
