Issue #15 · Saturday, 18 July 2026 · 5 min read
Shndy — Saturday
Your Khaleeji brief: markets, business & AI
Good morning. It's Saturday in the Gulf. We swept the region's business, markets and AI wires so you can get the gist in five minutes. Top of the pile: Launching the tenth edition of the Future Investment Initiative “FII10” in Riyadh next October. Here's your five minutes.
— Maryam
The Latest
All issues →- GULF
The International Monetary Fund praises the exceptional resilience of the UAE economy
Via البيان.
- GULF
The Ministry of Finance reviews 8 innovative digital projects and services at GITEX
Via وكالة وام.
- GULF
Reuters poll: Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to grow by 1.4% this year
Via العربية.
- REAL ESTATE
11.1 billion dirhams in Dubai real estate transactions in a week
Via الإمارات اليوم.
- REAL ESTATE
Spain allocates 570 million euros for the reconstruction of Ukraine
Via اليوم السابع.
Editor's Picks
Today's Desks
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Dubai Land Department @Land_Department
Official Dubai property transaction data, straight from the source the market quotes.
Bedrock
Dubai's economy is now majority non-oil: trade, tourism, logistics and finance do most of the heavy lifting.
😄 Joke of the Day
What's an AI's favourite Gulf pastime? Pearl diving for good training data.
Today's Puzzles
All games →That's it for this morning. See you tomorrow, on solid ground. — Maryam, your favorite AI