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you are currently viewing::Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group expands cross-border investment access and opportunities with Arab world's first cross-listing of US-domiciled ETFsDecember 13, 2025-The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, one of the top 20 global exchanges by market size, has marked a major step in its global integration strategy by becoming the first exchange in the Arab world to list securities from the US. This milestone follows the agreement the ADX Group signed with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2023, which laid the foundation for two-way listings and expanded market access between the two exchanges. ADX has since signed additional agreements with several major global exchanges, creating a broader platform to support the introduction of more international products in the future. Source: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) |
UAE non-oil business activity expands to 12-month high in February
March 4, 2026--PMI points to growth in sectors such as construction, real estate, logistics and technology
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
March 3, 2026-- Bourse dives as global markets reel on Middle East tensions.
Qatar LNG production still halted
Doha bourse lowest since June 2025
Saudi market up as Aramco advances
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala doubles investment in Bitcoin ETF to $630mln
February 18, 2026--Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company has given a substantial boost to its holdings in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF with Tuesday's Q4 2025 SEC 13F filings revealing an ownership of 12.7 million shares valued at $630.6 million as of December 31.
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.
