UAE
· IMF forecasts UAE economic growth of 7.7% in 2027 https://bit.ly/3U7RnZu
· HSBC research ranks UAE among top three markets for quality of life satisfaction https://bit.ly/4kcRMEp
· On sidelines of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi’s visit, UAE announces intention to invest additional €15 billion in Greece to strengthen economic and strategic partnership https://bit.ly/4i2huKx
· UAE-Greece Strategic Forum opens new horizons for private sector-led trade, investment https://bit.ly/4jx4EoJ
· UAE breaks into global top 10 in IMD’s 2026 Government Support Index https://bit.ly/3W0uebW
· Dubai–Uzbekistan Business Seminar discusses strengthening trade, investment partnerships https://bit.ly/3W2xqUp
· UAE launches six-sector investment platform as FDI hits record $48.3 billion https://bit.ly/4yGTxNZ
· UAE ranks among top 3 markets for quality of life as 83% of wealthy investors report satisfaction https://bit.ly/4zShVNC
· Abu Dhabi doubles down on long-term capital strategy amid M&A surge https://bit.ly/48abjht
· ADNOC's XRG in talks to buy stake in Eni's Libya oil and gas business, sources say https://bit.ly/4zLIQu6
· Masdar mandates a no-grow $600mln five-year blue bond https://bit.ly/4BnsrxC
· UAE gratuity rules: MOHRE explains how to calculate end-of-service pay and 14-day deadline https://bit.ly/4yN4kpW
· Dubai office rents average $66 per sq ft as 20.4 million sq ft of new space expected https://bit.ly/4eMYRb8
· UAE AI company reaches $300m in committed revenue and expands to US https://bit.ly/4z4JWkX
· Sharjah Chamber hosts Addis Ababa forum to boost trade ties https://bit.ly/3UhhlJQ
· Investopia Mediterranean – Athens kicks off to build new bridges for investment, economic cooperation between UAE and Greece https://bit.ly/4yykh2P
· RAK Chamber, Guangzhou Tianhe CBD sign MoU https://bit.ly/4i4Iiby
· RAKEZ connects industrial businesses with trade ecosystem experts to support global growth https://bit.ly/47C1FnL
· Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, Sri Lankan Consulate discuss strengthening investment partnerships https://bit.ly/4zbumnO
· UAE leads Gulf sustainable debt issuance with 61% share in first nine months of 2026: Fitch https://bit.ly/4yzLmmk
· flydubai leadership visits purpose-built Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South as project nears construction completion https://bit.ly/4i1YWKo
· UAE real estate developer Arada raises $400mln via 5-year sukuk https://bit.ly/4ifCnAQ
· Robinhood Chooses DIFC as Regional Headquarters to Drive Middle East Expansion https://bit.ly/48c2N1u
· etisalat money, Visa to expand cross-border money movement capabilities
· SPC Free Zone, Beehive partner to expand SME access to finance https://bit.ly/4z48RVB
· HFZA promotes food manufacturing investment at SIAL Paris 2026 https://bit.ly/4yzzNvy
· World Green Economy Organisation signs MoUs with Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, Arab Towns Organisation https://bit.ly/4ib1FBn
· DMCC announces former World Bank official as headline speaker for Dubai Precious Metals Conference https://bit.ly/4kbIwQP
· World Energy Day highlights Dubai’s global vision to enhance energy security, sustainability https://bit.ly/3W2xxzj
· FTA holds second session at Al Barsha Majlis as part of Emirates Majalis initiative 'Closer to Each Other' https://bit.ly/4i05t8n
· ADIPEC report: 85% see energy sector as more attractive for investment https://bit.ly/4kc9nfC
· UAE detects 88 education advertising violations as AI monitoring checks 3,970 adverts https://bit.ly/4zHNqcW
· UAE cuts radioactive transport vehicle licensing time to 15 minutes https://bit.ly/3W1gn5d
· Major passport update for Indian expats in UAE https://bit.ly/4sjj5PB
· Rockefeller name arrives in Dubai with 400-metre Sheikh Zayed Road tower https://bit.ly/3UbuG6s
· ADCB reports AED10.3 billion net profit in first nine months of 2026 https://bit.ly/4ib1oyl
· Bank of Sharjah nine-month profit rises 28.5% to AED 558m https://bit.ly/4jGLX21
· Marvel’s $25m Infinity Gauntlet with 170 carats of gemstones heads to Abu Dhabi auction https://bit.ly/47w2H4G
· HSBC research ranks UAE among top three markets for quality of life satisfaction https://bit.ly/4smqHkg
· Aldhafra Resort brings Liwa closer with an exclusive UAE residents offer https://bit.ly/3TP4VsM
· Solutions Group targets repeat business at Le Méridien Dubai https://bit.ly/4jCcvBu
Saudi Arabia
· Gen Z viewers in Saudi Arabia, UAE rank YouTube No. 1 for product reviews and information https://bit.ly/4ieuewi
· Aramco’s profit expected to rise 17% to $30bln in Q3 2026: AlJazira Capital https://bit.ly/4slcHY5
· Saudi Arabia seeks foreign strategic storage to expand Aramco stockpile, CEO says https://bit.ly/3Wr8PZz
· Saudi Arabia’s construction costs rise 2.2% in September: GASTAT https://bit.ly/4z65Ggo
Qatar
· Cheniere signs long-term LNG supply deals with QatarEnergy through 2054 https://bit.ly/3UCK9ga
· Qatar’s QNB raises QAR750mln through second Shogun bond issue https://bit.ly/4kcZT3P
· Doha Bank prices $500mln 5-year senior unsecured notes https://bit.ly/4jCi7vn
· France secures 2 TWh a month of Qatari LNG for winter, Macron says https://bit.ly/3TP54MQ
· Qatari business leaders, French minister explore industrial partnerships https://bit.ly/4yY924S
Oman
· Masirah Oil starts infill drilling at Yumna field offshore Oman https://bit.ly/4kchQiU
· Shaybah oil field drone attack kills two, tanker hit off Oman and Brent holds near five-month high https://bit.ly/4Be0Y1o
· Zuma adds Muscat to its seasonal pop-up line-up https://bit.ly/3VWryfu
· Oman’s Duqm negotiating up to $21bn in new investments, says CEO https://bit.ly/4yY95O6
· UK Minister: His Majesty’s visit evokes depth of relations, opens new horizons https://bit.ly/4BhiBO5
· Europcar Open Brings Together Business and Diplomatic Leaders Ahead of 12th Edition https://bit.ly/4soENBQ
Kuwait
· Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait set to raise $484mln via rights issue https://bit.ly/4dTZBuQ
· EQUATE and MRC sign one-year deal to collect and recycle plastic scrap from Kuwait petrochemical operations https://bit.ly/4eLNBvG
· Seven arrested for operating illegal liquor factory in Kuwait’s Al-Wafra area https://bit.ly/4stCu0b
· Kuwait-flagged tanker hit in Hormuz; all 21 Indian seafarers other crew safe https://bit.ly/3UbduOG
· Zain and Ooredoo launch regional tower platform with first closing in Qatar, Kuwait https://bit.ly/4igdEwf
· MSCI upgrades NBK’s ESG Rating to AA, positioning bank in ‘Leader’ category https://bit.ly/47FYQ55
· KFH reinforces leadership in Kuwaitzation goals with participation in ‘Watheefti 2026’ career fair https://bit.ly/4jB3t7N
· Bankee named among top 40 global projects at 2026 Seoul Design Award https://bit.ly/47AbUsO
Bahrain
· GFH Bank exits Saber Power Investments, delivers over $173mln https://bit.ly/4skLOU8
· Alba firms up global engagement with LME Week https://bit.ly/4BCDnYH
Egypt
· Egypt oil and gas discoveries hit 113 in two years, with 591 wells brought online https://bit.ly/4zOyGsX
· Egypt seeks faster Cronos gas link in talks with TotalEnergies https://bit.ly/3UhIexs
· Egypt’s CBE governor defends EGP flexibility as dollar hits record above EGP 55 https://bit.ly/4i3Dgh2
· Egypt’s AOI targets 20% export growth, plans six international industrial partnerships in 2027 https://bit.ly/4shudfI
· Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire explore new industrial investments amid banking, trade barriers https://bit.ly/4ijqr0Z
Middle East (Regional)
· GCC economy set to rebound 9.1 percent in 2027 as energy production and trade normalize, IMF says https://bit.ly/4katWJs
· Middle East economy set for 6.6% rebound in 2027 after war-driven contraction, IMF says https://bit.ly/4icibzt
· Hormuz could become redundant within five years as Gulf builds bypass routes, HSBC CEO says https://bit.ly/4yv7Tk9
· Indian Oil to trim Middle East term crude deals for 2027/28 as Iran war disrupts Gulf supply https://bit.ly/4z4KF5F
