Zimbabwe’s central bank became the first in the world to cut interest rates after the US and Iran said they reached an interim peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an announcement that drove dow
Tumbling oil prices could provide a massive tailwind for global stock markets by prompting a broader equity rally and clearing a path for central banks to cut interest rates, Karen Ward, the Chief Mar
Oman’s trade with the UAE rose 13 percent to almost $3.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, making up more than a quarter (27 percent) of the sultanate’s non-oil commerce. Oman’s Gulf ne
Pressure on the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates this year is easing after the US and Iran said they reached a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reining in oil prices and sparking a Treasury
Saudi Arabia has set a target to develop 100,000 housing units with Chinese companies by 2030, as the country aims to reach its 70 percent home ownership target by the end of the decade. Riyadh a
A deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days has been met with caution among shipowners and traders, with many saying they would wait for more details in order to assess whether safe tran
Brent holding $80-85 range. OPEC+ discipline intact through Q3. Non-OPEC supply growth slowing. Asian demand forecast revised up 0.4% by IEA.
GCC bank profits up 18% YoY. NIMs stabilizing. Loan growth strongest in Saudi (22%) and UAE (16%). DIFC: 47 new fintech licenses Q1.
Dubai residential transactions hit AED 42B in April — monthly record. Saudi giga-project awards reached $18B Q1.
Gulf VC: $1.2B across 84 deals Q1. Saudi startups 37% of total. Fintech and logistics lead. 3 deals above $50M in Riyadh.
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