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.
Keeta, a technology-driven delivery platform, has announced a support initiative for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Bahrain, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening local business ecosystems and supporting its partners.
The Gulf’s business community remained resilient in March, with new data from Sovereign PPG Corporate Services revealing that company formation and structuring accounted for 55% of all its client activity in March, up from 42% in January and 48% in February, highlighting sustained confidence despite ongoing regional tensions.
E-commerce business in the UAE jumped by 20 per cent since February this year, as most consumers maintained work from home and study from home to ensure public safety, according to a report.
A new approach to storage and space management is taking shape across the UAE with the launch of The Code, a premium service designed to seamlessly extend how individuals and businesses store, organise and access their belongings.
As heightened tensions continue to inject uncertainty into global markets, businesses across the Gulf are balancing caution with determination. The GCC governments are responding swiftly to preserve stability, support liquidity, and sustain momentum, said an industry expert.
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez) has expanded its self-storage offering amid growing demand from individuals and businesses seeking secure and flexible storage solutions in the emirate. These units, located at Al Hamra Industrial Zone, are designed to cater to a variety of storage needs.
Qatar's inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased 7% at the end of Q3 2025 compared to Q2 2025, reaching approximately QAR157 billion ($43.26 billion).
The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA) has announced solid growth in the number of new economic licences for 2025 which increased by 29% compared to the year before with significant growth recorded across all regions of the emirate, economic sectors, and licence categories.
The global economy is expected to grow at a reasonable but not particularly exciting pace again this year, supported by easier monetary policy, fiscal stimulus in key economies and the continued artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but important downside risks remain in a volatile and unpredictable global environment, according to ACCA’s latest Global Economic Outlook.
