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Brazilβs Durigan Says Credit Lines Wonβt Affect Monetary Policy
The European Central Bank is in a βgood positionβ following an interest-rate hike last month and data showing inflation has eased with the slump in oil prices, Governing Council member Emmanuel Moulin
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on oil price sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
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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
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on oil price sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Energy
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Indiaβs EAM S Jaishankar to visit Oman, Gulf States from July 5
Muscat: India's External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to 10, during...
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Qatar π·οΈ Markets
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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
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on OPEC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Kuwait π·οΈ Energy
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Gulf backs Iraqβs 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
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADNOC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π UAE π·οΈ Markets
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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.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADNOC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π UAE π·οΈ Energy
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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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