Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain as Trump holds off Iran strike
you are currently viewing::Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain as Trump holds off Iran strikeAugust 3, 2026-- Dubai's main share index gained 1%, with top lender Emirates NBD rising 1.9% In a sign of easing tensions, Trump said late Saturday on Truth Social that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had requested more time to finalize a deal that would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran's nuclear threat. Dubai's main share index gained 1%, with top lender Emirates NBD rising 1.9%. In Abu Dhabi, the index added 0.2%. Source: zawya.com |
July 6, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark index rose 0.2%
Major stock markets in the Gulf edged higher in early trade on Monday as investors turned their focus to corporate earnings while also assessing U.S.-Iran developments.
July 6, 2026-Initiative supports efficient price formation and enhanced liquidity for investors
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today announces the removal of daily price limits for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and futures contracts listed on the Exchange, reinforcing its commitment to a more efficient, liquid, and investor-responsive market. This will be in effect from 3 August 2026.
June 25, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index eased 0.3%
Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday,pressured by weaker oil prices and rising bets on U.S. interest rate hikes this year.
June 23, 2026--amana, one of the MENA region's leading neo-brokers, has partnered with Zoya, a company that develops software to help Muslims align their faith with their finances, to introduce a seamless Shariah-compliance screening system designed to make halal investing easier, clearer, and more accessible for users across the region.
June 23, 2026-The ETF tracks the Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend Index, which has an index market capitalization of $1.49 trillion
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group welcomed on Tuesday the listing of the Chimera Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETF (GCCDIV), marking the fourth listing of the year.
June 22, 2026--Dubai's main share index added 0.1%
Most Gulf markets inched higher on Monday after Iranian negotiators reported progress in peace talks with the United States, soothing fears that the process was faltering.