Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce said more than 71,000 commercial registrations were issued during the first quarter of 2026, thus bringing the total number of active registrations in the kingdom to more than 1.89 million.
Dubai Investments has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Community Contributions Establishment - JOOD, an official Dubai based contribution entity established to enable and organise community contributions in line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33.
Kuwait-based budget carrier Jazeera Airways said its board has decided to defer a dividend decision for FY 2025, citing uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. The move is intended to provide greater clarity on evolving conditions, including the timeline for operational normalisation in the country.
A ministerial committee will assess the economic impact of the hostile Iranian aggression on Bahrain, implementing appropriate measures to support national employment and economic growth.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has mobilised and facilitated AED20.3 billion ($5.53 billion) in sustainable finance by the end of 2025, marking a strong year of execution and reinforcing its commitment to deploy AED60 billion in sustainable finance by 2030.
Paramount Skydance is in talks to secure equity commitments of almost $24 billion from three sovereign wealth funds led by Saudi Arabia to back its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
Bank Nizwa, a key Islamic bank in Oman, has announced the appointment of Tariq Atiq as its Acting CEO. This leadership transition reflects the bank's forward-looking strategy and underscores its confidence in a seamless succession that upholds institutional stability and ensures continuity.
In a historic first, the UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries, reported state news Agency Wam, citing the latest figures from World Trade Organisation (WTO). The country’s goods and services trade has increased from $949 billion in 2021 to $1.637 trillion last year.
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has announced the first grand prize draw of its Thara’a 2026 campaign, offering one winner a luxury seafront villa and 100 winners $10,000 each.
Ebdaa Bahrain Microfinance, a part of the Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) , has appointed Prof Badr El Din Ibrahim as the Acting CEO, thus marking a new phase in the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and advance its strategic direction.
