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Adnoc L&S expands fleet to build UAE’s oil export capacity
Saudi renewables company Acwa Power said net earnings weakened this year as the US-Iran war slowed the development of its projects across the GCC. Net profit fell 36 percent year on year to SAR308 mil
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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Higher hydrocarbon prices drive up Dana Gas earnings
Saudi Arabia’s slowing of work at its flagship Neom giga-project and disruption caused by the US-Iran war weighed on AtkinsRΓ©alis’s Gulf business in the second quarter, despite the Canadia
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADIA sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Saudi Arabia π·οΈ Markets
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Iran war latest: UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Iran war latest: UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Saudi Arabia π·οΈ Markets
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India amended FDI rules to boost e-commerce exports, open global markets for small businesses: Piyus
Jaipur: India has recently amended its foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations to facilitate large-scale e-commerce trade and help small businesses,...
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on FDI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
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US Jobs Report July 2026: Key Takeaways on Employment, Payrolls
Mexicoβs annual inflation slowed in line with expectations last month, coming as central bankers have signaled that interest rates are likely to remain on hold for sometime in the face of global and d
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on inflation sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
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Exodus: West Bank hardships drive out Palestinian Christians
<p>By Steve Holland and Timour Azhari</p><p>WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. official on Fridayreported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on bank sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Oman 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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