Six months after the US-Iran war began, the Gulf economy is operating on a reshaped economic landscape. The conflict has disrupted energy exports, shipping, aviation, real estate, tourism and the stoc
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has invested in the latest funding round of US-based Gatik as the autonomous trucking and delivery company scales its freight operations across North America. The
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said there’s still evidence the central bank’s current policy setting is restraining the US economy and helping to slow inflation.
Iran has recently signaled a desire to re-engage with the US but is hampered by internal divisions, said one expert.
Bahrain’s economy contracted in the first quarter of 2026 after a sharp drop in oil activity caused by the US-Iran conflict, official data published on Wednesday showed. Real GDP – a measure of econom
Oman and Iran have agreed on a phased framework to establish a temporary joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and launch a joint project to clear the waterway of mines, according to a
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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