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you are currently viewing::Mideast Stocks: Dubai leads Gulf stocks higher on hopes of de-escalation of Iran warApril 1, 2026-Dubai's main share index advanced 2.1% President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. could end its military campaign within two to three weeks and that Iran is not required to reach a deal to stop the conflict, signaling most clearly yet his intent to bring the month-long war to a close. Source: zawya.com |
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.
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
