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UAE wealth fund Adia anchors IPO of Indiaβs Manipal Health
Oman has launched a major clean-up operation after oil from vessels stranded by the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz washed onto popular beaches, threatening marine life, fishing and tourism.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADIA sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π UAE π·οΈ Markets
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Egypt awards first project in ‘golden triangle’
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) has become an anchor investor in the $970 million initial public offering (IPO) of Indian healthcare provider Manipal Health Enterprises. TheΒ Emirati so
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on sovereign wealth fund sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Egypt π·οΈ Markets
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Oil Prices Plunge 5% as Trump Halts Iran Strike Plans
Oil prices fell sharply in early Asian trade on Monday after President Trump called off another round of military strikes on Iran, raising hopes that a diplomatic route to reopening the Strait of Horm
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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Saudi Oil Reroutes Hit Capacity and Security Limits
When Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia quickly redirected its oil flows to the Red Sea. Now, that route has become dangerous because of the Houthi blockade, so Saudi is rerouting to Eg
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on OPEC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Saudi Arabia π·οΈ Energy
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How I got locked out of Dubaiβs autonomous future
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) has bought five very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for about $590 million, three sources familiar with the matter said, expanding its fleet as conflicts in the Red Sea
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADNOC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
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Fintech broker Clear Street offers investors pre-IPO access to $188 billion AI giant Databricks
Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on IPO sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Finance
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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 Aug 10
GCC Finance Ministers β Riyadh
Tue Aug 11
OPEC+ Technical Committee β Vienna
Wed Aug 12
UAE-India CEPA Review β Abu Dhabi
Thu Aug 13
Arab League Economic Council β Cairo
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