Daily Gulf Intelligence
πŸ“… June 17, 2026 πŸ• 7:00 AM Gulf Time πŸ“Š Auto-Generated
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πŸ“ˆ Market Snapshot

Tadawul
12,450
β–² 0.4%
ADX
9,780
β–² 0.6%
DFM
4,320
β–Ό 0.2%
QE Index
10,890
β–² 1.1%
Brent Crude
$82.40
β–² 0.8%
Gold
$2,510
β–² 1.2%
Silver
$32.40
β–² 2.1%
USD/SAR
3.75
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πŸ“° Top Stories β€” 4 Minute Read

1

Japan’s Trade Balance Swings to Deficit as Yen Inflates Imports

Chile’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight meeting, saying inflation risks have become more balanced as the economy weakens and a fuel-price shock remains co

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on inflation sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Gulf   🏷️ Markets
2

Mubadala buys $200m stake in Britain-Ireland subsea power link

Oman India Fertiliser Company (Omifco) aims to raise OMR260 million ($675 million) from its IPO, which opened for subscription on Tuesday. The subscription offers 1.672 billion shares, representing 25

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on Mubadala sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Oman   🏷️ Sovereign Wealth
3

Omifco aims for $675m as Oman IPO opens

Egypt has secured up to €690 million ($800 million) from the European Union (EU) to upgrade and expand its electricity network. The package includes a €600 million loan from EIB Global, the European I

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on IPO sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Oman   🏷️ Markets
4

Hormuz Reopens as Traders Price Out the War Premium

The U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen Hormuz and lift the maritime blockade has pushed oil below $80, though risks remain if tensions in Lebanon escalate. China Slams the Brakes on Crude Refining - China’

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on crude sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Gulf   🏷️ Markets
5

The $10 Billion Energy Corridor That Could Bypass Hormuz

The extended disruption caused by the US-Iran conflict highlights a need for diversifying energy export routes to reduce dependency on shipping via the Strait of Hormuz. A new initiative launched by t

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Gulf   🏷️ Energy
6

Oil sinks below $80 as traders bet Strait of Hormuz flows will return

Brent crude has tumbled to three-month low following agreement to extend US-Iran ceasefire

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on crude sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Gulf   🏷️ Energy

πŸ” Sector Watch

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Energy

Brent holding $80-85 range. OPEC+ discipline intact through Q3. Non-OPEC supply growth slowing. Asian demand forecast revised up 0.4% by IEA.

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Finance

GCC bank profits up 18% YoY. NIMs stabilizing. Loan growth strongest in Saudi (22%) and UAE (16%). DIFC: 47 new fintech licenses Q1.

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Real Estate

Dubai residential transactions hit AED 42B in April β€” monthly record. Saudi giga-project awards reached $18B Q1.

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Technology

Gulf VC: $1.2B across 84 deals Q1. Saudi startups 37% of total. Fintech and logistics lead. 3 deals above $50M in Riyadh.

🌍 Regional Briefs

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5.6%
Non-Oil GDP
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ
56.8
Dubai PMI
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$12.8B
Budget Surplus
πŸ‡°πŸ‡Ό
$140B
Infra Plan
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3.2%
GDP Growth
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Ba1
Moody's
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22.4% ↓
Inflation
🌍
$4T
GCC SWF

πŸ“… Week Ahead

Wed May 14 GCC Finance Ministers β€” Riyadh
Thu May 15 OPEC+ Technical Committee β€” Vienna
Fri May 16 UAE-India CEPA Review β€” Abu Dhabi
Sun May 18 Arab League Economic Council β€” Cairo

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