Egyptian workers abroad sent home around $43 billion in the first 11 months of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the highest level in the country’s history. The elimination of the currency black market and a
Qatar looks set to lose its newly regained title as the world’s second-largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) following Iranian attacks on its infrastructure. The Gulf state shipped nearly a
Treasury two-year yields climbed to their highest level since early 2025 as renewed tensions in Iran pushed up oil prices, fanning speculation that the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rate
Brent crude climbs more than 4 percent as Washington and Tehran clash over control of critical waterway.
Oil prices declined on 9 July, Thursday, as traders evaluated the effects of new US military actions against Iran, raising questions about future oil flows and negotiations to resolve the ongoing conf
Traders fear escalating hostilities could further restrict the flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz
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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