Investment & expansion: updates for businesses in Egypt and the Gulf
20 updates, newest first. Each one names its source. Last checked 27 August 2026.
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27 August 2026 · Jordan
EU–Jordan Investment Conference set for 19 November at the Dead SeaTakes effect 19 November 2026UpcomingSource: European Commission — ec.europa.eu
25 August 2026 · Saudi Arabia
BNP Paribas receives Saudi regional headquarters licenceLicence grantedSource: Saudi Press Agency, via Arab News
24 August 2026 · Saudi Arabia
Qiddiya backs a €6bn entertainment project in FranceAgreement / development planningSource: Argaam and Al Jazeera
21 August 2026 · United Arab Emirates
Reuters NEXT Gulf returns to Abu Dhabi on 21 OctoberTakes effect 21 October 2026Upcoming — 21 October 2026Source: PR Newswire and Abu Dhabi Media Office
6 August 2026 · United Arab Emirates
ADNOC reported to appoint a Morgan Stanley banker as chief investment officerReported via sources — unconfirmedSource: Bloomberg, via Investing.com and Zawya
21 July 2026 · United Arab Emirates
ADNOC approves $6.2bn Umm Shaif Gas Cap developmentFID approved / executionSource: ADNOC — press release, adnoc.ae
19 July 2026 · Morocco
Nigeria and Morocco sign the Atlantic gas pipeline intergovernmental agreementSigned / development pipelineSource: Pipeline Technology Journal and Arab News
8 July 2026 · Saudi Arabia
Deutsche Bank receives Saudi regional headquarters licenceLicence grantedSource: Deutsche Bank — press release, db.com
7 July 2026 · Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia reported to be studying a Red Sea pipeline expansionReported via sources — preliminary studySource: Arab News and AGBI
10 June 2026 · Oman
Oman Air presses on with network expansion despite regional disruptionOngoing / risk-adjustedSource: AGBI and specialist aviation press
15 May 2026 · United Arab Emirates
UAE fast-tracks the pipeline that doubles Fujairah export capacityAccelerated developmentSource: The National and Argus Media
15 April 2026 · Oman
Oman's southern route among the Hormuz bypass conceptsConcept / feasibilitySource: MEES and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs
15 April 2026 · Saudi Arabia
PIF adopts a 2026–2030 strategy built on six domestic ecosystemsStrategy in implementationSource: Public Investment Fund — press release, pif.gov.sa
14 April 2026 · Libya
Libya begins trial operation of a gas pipeline stalled for 16 yearsTrial operationSource: National Oil Corporation, via Pipeline Technology Journal and The Libya Observer
8 March 2026 · Tunisia
A $1bn expansion to take Tunis-Carthage airport to 18.5 million passengersInvestment budget / planningSource: Arab News and Aviation Week
2 March 2026 · United Arab Emirates
Primark opens three Dubai stores during 20262 March 2026 · Bahrain
Primark confirms Bahrain and Qatar entries, reaching 21 marketsPlanned / timing subject to conditionsSource: Primark — press release, corporate.primark.com
3 February 2026 · Syria
Saudi investment package in Syria spans aviation, telecoms and waterInvestment package / implementation developingSource: Saudi Press Agency, via Al Jazeera and The National
3 February 2026 · Kuwait
Kuwait opens offshore field development to foreign companiesAnnounced / procurement expectedSource: Al-Monitor and Kuwait Times
8 December 2025 · Morocco
Morocco sets opening dates for its Nador and Dakhla deepwater portsOpening program underwaySource: Port Technology International and Morocco World News