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you are currently viewing::PIF anchors newly listed Albilad MSCI Saudi Equity Exchange Traded FundOctober 26, 2025-The listing marks PIF's anchor investment into the first local broad market exchange traded fund (ETF), underscoring PIF's continued focus on asset management The investment is aligned with PIF's strategy to deepen Saudi markets, enhance liquidity, and support innovation in local ETFs The ETF represents a significant milestone in Albilad Capital's strategy as one of the largest managers of ETFs in the region Albilad Investment Company (Albilad Capital) has announced the listing of Albilad MSCI Saudi Equity ETF, the first broad market ETF in Saudi Arabia, with PIF as anchor investor. The new ETF, listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) aims to provide investors with access to companies included in the MSCI Saudi Arabian Index of Shariah-compliant equities, formed of over 250 companies covering small, mid and large-cap stocks across the main and the parallel Saudi market. Source: zawya.com |
UAE non-oil business activity expands to 12-month high in February
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The UAE's non-oil private sector expanded at the fastest pace in a year in February as business activity strengthened, according to new survey data released on Wednesday.
LNG shutdown sinks Qatar stocks but Tadawul rebounds
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Qatar LNG production still halted
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Abu Dhabi's Mubadala doubles investment in Bitcoin ETF to $630mln
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UAE, Saudi to anchor Middle East's $25bln sustainable bond surge in 2026
February 18, 2026--Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns
Spreading investments across asset classes can reduce risk and smooth returns. The classic diversification between stocks and bonds worked historically because they moved in opposite directions.
IMF Staff Country Report-Kuwait: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
February 17, 2026--Summary
Kuwait has started the transition from an oil dependent welfare state towards a dynamic and diversified economy. Reform momentum has been building, starting with enactment of the Financing and Liquidity Law.
Kuwait: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
February 17, 2026--Summary
Kuwait has started the transition from an oil dependent welfare state towards a dynamic and diversified economy. Reform momentum has been building, starting with enactment of the Financing and Liquidity Law.
New $200m fund to boost liquidity on Qatar stock exchange
February 16, 2026--Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has partnered with US asset manager Franklin Templeton to establish a new fund to boost liquidity in the Gulf state's emerging stock market.
Franklin Templeton Qatar Equity Fund will start with $200 million in capital, with QIA serving as the fund's anchor investor, contributing cash and stock. No specific details were given.
