1
Oil Extends Drop as More Barrels Flow Through Strait of Hormuz
The UAEβs crude oil and condensate exports climbed to a record high in June, as production recovered from recent regional disruptions ADNOC increased shipments to customers across Asia, Europe, and Af
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADNOC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π UAE π·οΈ Energy
2
Saudi’s Rikaz targets βcrucialβ logistics sites and potential IPO
Bank of Baroda, one of Indiaβs largest lenders, has agreed a $600 million out-of-court settlement in the NMC Health fraud case. The India-listed bank was one of three defendants in the $5.4 billion cl
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on IPO sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
3
UAE crude exports hit record high in June as ADNOC ramps up shipments
Siemens and IFS have formed a partnership to help manufacturers adopt AI for improved productivity and optimised operations.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADNOC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π UAE π·οΈ Energy
4
Offshore Technology
Oil prices declined for a third consecutive day on 2 July, Thursday, as indirect negotiations between the US and Iran concluded in Doha, Qatar, without progress towards a lasting peace agreement.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on oil price sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Qatar π·οΈ Markets
5
Tank maker KNDS delays stock listing, citing defense-market volatility
βKNDS and its shareholders will continue to monitor the capital markets conditions closely and stand ready to resume the IPO process," the company said.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on IPO sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
6
Warshβs Calendar in First Week as Fed Chair Shows Staff Meetings
The European Central Bank was correct to raise interest rates when it did last month, President Christine Lagarde told Les Echos.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on central bank sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
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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.
Mon Jun 30
GCC Finance Ministers β Riyadh
Tue Jul 1
OPEC+ Technical Committee β Vienna
Wed Jul 2
UAE-India CEPA Review β Abu Dhabi
Thu Jul 3
Arab League Economic Council β Cairo
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