For months, crude oil prices have been constrained by reports of improving tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Even after the June ceasefire between Iran and the United States collapsed, tankers m
The United States has imposed sanctions on all of Iran's remaining active airlines, sharply escalating pressure on Tehran's aviation sector as part of a broader campaign aimed at cutting the Islamic R
Riyadh is balancing pressure on the Houthis with efforts to keep Iran from widening the conflict, as attacks threaten Saudi energy exports through the Red Sea.
Trade through the Hatta Customs Crossing – the overland trade and travel gateway between the UAE and Oman – grew sharply in the first half of 2026 after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The number
Egypt is exploring the establishment of a local factory to produce alternative soil, aiming to cut imports, lower agricultural production costs and support the expansion of modern, high-value farming
Asian stocks fell, following losses in their US peers, as surging oil prices added to concern that inflation will accelerate and lead to higher global interest rates. Brent crude held above $101 a bar
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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