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Saudi Airlines to operate three weekly direct flights between Muscat and Riyadh from October
Muscat: Omanβs Civil Aviation Authority has approved Saudi Airlines to operate three direct weekly flights between Muscat and Riyadh, starting October 27,...
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Oman π·οΈ Finance
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How the US and Middle East allies flipped the oil script on Iran
On the afternoon of July 25, the Greek-owned supertanker Kiku docked at Qatarβs Mesaieed oil export terminal, a massive, 30-berth port on the countryβs west coast, 25 miles south of Doha. Four days la
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on crude sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Qatar π·οΈ Energy
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Global Bond Selloff Sends Yields to the Highest Level Since 2008
Global bond yields climbed back to the highest level in almost two decades as rising oil prices fuel inflation concerns and investors ramp up expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on oil price sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
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New Zealand Set to Raise Rates Again to Counter Inflation Threat
New Zealandβs central bank is poised to raise its key interest rate for a second straight meeting as it aims to head off emerging inflationary pressures.
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on inflation sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Finance
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US interested in βcontinuing war,β Iranian president says in talks with Indiaβs Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) holds a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on KIA sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
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US alleges Iranian laundering via Banque Misr
The UAE Central Bank is investigating the local branches of Egyptβs Banque Misr after the US accused the lender of funnelling nearly $2 billion for Iran since 2024. The US Treasury Department proposed
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on central bank sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π UAE π·οΈ Markets
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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 Sep 7
GCC Finance Ministers β Riyadh
Tue Sep 8
OPEC+ Technical Committee β Vienna
Wed Sep 9
UAE-India CEPA Review β Abu Dhabi
Thu Sep 10
Arab League Economic Council β Cairo
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