The European Central Bank is in no rush to raise interest rates again next month after peace efforts in the Middle East sent oil prices lower and reduced inflation risks, according to Governing Counci
Dubai’s hotel market is unlikely to recover fully from the impact of the Iran-US conflict until the second quarter of next year, according to a senior executive at one of the world’s largest hot
Truce under pressure as Tehran counters US attacks by targeting military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait
New Zealand’s central bank should raise interest rates toward a neutral level this year to keep inflation risks at bay, the International Monetary Fund said in a staff report.
The European Central Bank may be able to keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting if the situation in the Middle East doesn’t escalate in the meantime, according to Governing Council member P
Saudi Arabia’s capital market regulator has compensated more than 20,000 investors affected by the market manipulation of eight investors who were convicted in 2023. The Capital Markets Authority (CMA
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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