Middle East ETP News
you are currently viewing::Growing Waste Crisis in the Middle East and North Africa Costs US$7.2 billion a year, Threatens Growth and TourismJanuary 27, 2026--New World Bank report calls for more investment in better waste management and circular economy The region produces over 155 million tons of waste annually - a figure expected to double by 2050 if no action is taken. Rising waste generation is increasingly threatening public health, the environment, and the region's tourism industry. Source: worldbank.org |
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.
Abu Dhabi's GDP expands 7.7%,non-oil economy grows 7.6% in Q3 2025
February 9, 2025-Over the first nine months of 2025 (January to September),Abu Dhabi's GDP grew by 5% year-on-year,while the non-oil economy expanded by 6.8% year-on-year
TASE to Expand the Range of Equity Indices: The TA-Technology 35 Index Will Include the Largest Technology Companies
January 28, 2026--For the First Time-The TA-Energy Index Will Include All Energy Companies
TASE (TASE:TASE) is expanding its range of investment products and announces the launch of two new equity indices-TA-Technology 35 and TA-Israel Energy.
Abu Dhabi's Lunate-backed luxury focused ETF lists on ADX
January 27, 2026--The listing marks the first luxury-focused ETF and the fourth thematic one on ADX
Abu Dhabi has marked its first public offering of 2026 with the listing of Boreas S&P Absolute Luxury UCITS ETF, a luxury-focused fund that is backed by UAE alternative investment firm Lunate.
