Leading energy service and technology companies delivered resilient second quarter results, despite disruption from the US-Iran conflict and broader geopolitical uncertainty across the Middle East.
North Korea’s economy expanded for a third straight year in 2025, boosted by arms exports to Russia, stronger trade with China, and Kim Jong Un’s drive to develop regional industries, according to est
The Bank of Japan kept its policy settings unchanged and nudged its economic growth forecast higher, signaling confidence that the economy remains on track for further policy normalization. Bloomberg'
It had been just six weeks since Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh vowed to reestablish the central bank’s reputation as an inflation fighter. But as he took to the podium to explain why the Fed ag
Emirati fertiliser giant Fertiglobe is on the hunt for investments overseas and considering manufacturing new products within the UAE, its chief executive Ahmed El-Hoshy said. The urea and ammonia pro
Oil prices increased on 30 July, Thursday, during a turbulent trading session, as investors weighed renewed US military action against Iran against the potential for an agreement that could restore sh
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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