Daily Gulf Intelligence
πŸ“… August 09, 2026 πŸ• 7:00 AM Gulf Time πŸ“Š Auto-Generated
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πŸ“ˆ Market Snapshot

Tadawul
12,450
β–² 0.4%
ADX
9,780
β–² 0.6%
DFM
4,320
β–Ό 0.2%
QE Index
10,890
β–² 1.1%
Brent Crude
$82.40
β–² 0.8%
Gold
$2,510
β–² 1.2%
Silver
$32.40
β–² 2.1%
USD/SAR
3.75
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πŸ“° Top Stories β€” 4 Minute Read

1

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

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADNOC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ UAE   🏷️ Energy
2

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

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADIA sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Saudi Arabia   🏷️ Markets
3

WuXi AppTec Gets Temporary Reprieve of Chinese Military Curb

The US remains outside formal negotiations with Iran as Oman and Tehran discuss arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the diplomatic path uncertain and raising the possibility of renewed figh

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Oman   🏷️ Markets
4

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel with missile in Strait of Hormuz

<p>Aug 8 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz, acc

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on ADNOC sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ UAE   🏷️ Markets
5

Trump’s Homegrown Solar Push Risks Widening Green Divide

Oil gained as tensions in the Middle East flared while traders monitored progress toward a deal between Iran and Oman to partially restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Oman   🏷️ Markets
6

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

β–ͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on bank sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
πŸ“ Oman   🏷️ Finance

πŸ” Sector Watch

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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.

🌍 Regional Briefs

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5.6%
Non-Oil GDP
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56.8
Dubai PMI
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$12.8B
Budget Surplus
πŸ‡°πŸ‡Ό
$140B
Infra Plan
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3.2%
GDP Growth
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Ba1
Moody's
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22.4% ↓
Inflation
🌍
$4T
GCC SWF

πŸ“… Week Ahead

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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