Daily Gulf Intelligence
πŸ“… July 04, 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

Oil Markets Grow Numb to U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Drama

Oil prices remain stuck in a tight range as traders look past geopolitical headlines and wait for clarity on the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Friday, July 03, 2026 Following weeks of extremely volatil

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

Opec+ poised to raise output as supply fears ease

New levies on multinational companies and a “sin tax” on harmful products are forecast to earn Kuwait record high non-oil revenues in the next fiscal year, helping to reduce the Gulf state

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on OPEC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Kuwait   🏷️ Energy
3

Gulf backs Iraq’s anti-corruption push as Baghdad seeks funds

Egypt is seeking more investment into its oil and gas sector from UAE oil major Adnoc. The country is trying to revive exploration and lift domestic production and officials have highlighted opportuni

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

UAE crude exports hit record high in June as ADNOC ramps up shipments

SGE SA, a developer of small nuclear plants backed by Polish billionaire Michal Solowow, is planning a Β£35 billion ($46 billion) fleet in the UK with the first units expected to start up in 2034.

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

How the AI Boom Is Carving a K-Shape Into Asian Economies

The European Central Bank is in a comfortable situation after last month’s interest-rate increase as the falling oil price eases price pressures in the euro zone, Governing Council member Emmanuel Mou

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

Sailors Are Still Stuck in The Gulf Despite Iran War Ceasefire

Trans Mountain Corp., a pipeline operator owned by the Canadian government, has been tapped to build a new export conduit connecting Alberta’s oil sands to a Vancouver-area port, Prime Minister Mark C

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

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
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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

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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