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Debt issuance across the Gulf’s capital markets has lost momentum as escalating tensions linked to the Iran conflict inject fresh uncertainty into the financial landscape. According to Fitch Ratings, the region’s once-active pipeline of bond and sukuk deals has slowed markedly, with several planned offerings now paused as investors and issuers weigh the risks of …

Gulf Borrowing Slows as Rising Regional Tensions Chill Debt Markets Read More »

Investment banks across the Gulf are keeping their engines running—even as rising tensions in the Middle East force a temporary shift in how business gets done. With the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States entering its second week, financial institutions operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) say their regional activities remain intact. …

Gulf Dealmakers Shift to Remote Mode as War Clouds Capital Market Momentum Read More »

Stock markets across much of the Gulf opened Thursday on the back foot as intensifying regional tensions stirred fresh anxiety among investors, dragging several major indexes into the red. Dubai’s benchmark led the retreat, weighed down by steep declines in key blue-chip stocks. Dubai’s main index slipped 2.8% in early trading. Property heavyweight Emaar Properties …

Gulf Markets Jolt Lower as Regional Tensions Rattle Investor Confidence Read More »

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has thrown its weight behind a new real estate secondaries platform being launched by French private investment firm Ardian, signaling growing interest in a corner of the property market that thrives when investors seek liquidity. The sovereign wealth fund is participating through a wholly owned subsidiary, although the size …

ADIA Teams Up With Ardian to Chase Opportunities in Real Estate Secondaries Read More »

DP World closed 2025 with a sharp jump in earnings, delivering a strong performance even as global trade routes continue to navigate a landscape shaped by geopolitical tension and shifting policy winds. The Dubai-based ports and logistics powerhouse reported net profit of $1.96 billion, marking a 32.2% increase from the previous year. The gain reflects …

Ports Giant DP World Posts Profit Surge but Flags Choppy Trade Waters Read More »

A wave of cautious repositioning across Middle Eastern markets is quietly steering investors toward Saudi Arabia’s equities, with the Kingdom’s benchmark index emerging as one of the region’s strongest performers during a period of geopolitical tension. The Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) climbed about 4.4% in the early days of March, signaling a rotation of …

Oil Strength and Defensive Bets Lift Saudi Stocks Above Gulf Peers Read More »

Shareholders of TECOM Group PJSC have signed off on a hefty cash payout following a year of standout financial performance, approving dividends that underscore the company’s sustained growth streak. During the annual shareholder gathering held at Dubai Internet City, investors endorsed a cash dividend of AED440 million for the second half of 2025. Combined with …

Dubai’s TECOM Rewards Investors With Record Dividend After Breakout Year Read More »

Stock markets across the Gulf opened Wednesday with a cautious rebound, as investors stepped back into equities after recent losses—though the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran kept risk appetite in check. Dubai’s market led the recovery. The benchmark index climbed 0.9%, clawing back part of its recent decline. Budget carrier Air …

Dubai Bounces Back but Gulf Markets Tread Carefully as War Tensions Shadow Trading Read More »

A fresh real estate investment vehicle has emerged in Egypt’s financial landscape, backed by a subsidiary of Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) and investment bank CI Capital. The newly established Awaed Real Estate Investment Fund launches with capital of roughly 8 billion Egyptian pounds (about $154 million) after securing approval from Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority. The …

Cairo’s Property Giant Backs New $154 Million REIT Focused on Income-Generating Assets Read More »

A fresh wave of international and regional investment is pouring into Saudi Arabia’s evolving urban landscape, with investors pledging $3 billion to finance a major mixed-use development inside Riyadh’s expansive King Salman Park. The financing will flow through a Saudi-based investment fund regulated by the Capital Market Authority and managed by Mulkia Investment Company, according …

$3 Billion Bet on Riyadh’s Future: Global Capital Backs Vast King Salman Park District Read More »