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you are currently viewing::Mideast Stocks: Major Gulf bourses mixed as investors await clarity on US-Iran talksAugust 5, 2026-- Saudi Arabia's benchmark index added 0.3% U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington held "all-day" negotiations with Iran on Tuesday, describing the discussions as constructive while warning that Tehran could face severe consequences if no deal is reached. Qatar said on Tuesday. Source: zawya.com |
Vantage Secures CMA Category 5 Licence, Strengthening Its MENA Growth Strategy
July 8, 2026-New UAE regulatory milestone reinforces Vantage's long-term commitment to the region
Vantage Markets ("Vantage"), a global multi-asset CFD broker, today announced that it has secured its Capital Market Authority (CMA) Category 5 licence in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the brand's long-term growth strategy across the MENA region.
Mideast Stocks: Gulf bourses mixed ahead of earnings, weak oil and US-Iran tensions
July 7, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark index dipped 0.2%
Major Gulf stock markets were mixed in early trading on Tuesday as investors looked for cues from upcoming corporate earnings, softer oil prices and renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain ahead of corporate earnings
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.
ADX supports market efficiency and liquidity with the removal of price limits on exchange-traded funds and futures contracts
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.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets ease on weaker oil, Fed rate-hike bets
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.
amana Simplifies Halal Investing with Sharia-Compliant Asset Labels
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.
ADX welcomes Lunate's first-of-its-kind GCC Shariah-compliant ETF
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.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets edge higher as Iran cites progress in peace talks
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.
