1
ADNOC Scoops Up Iraqi Crude at $25 Per Barrel Discount
ADNOC is buying tens of millions of barrels of deeply discounted Iraqi crude, processing much of it at home and freeing more of its own barrels for export through a route that avoids the Strait of Hor
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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Al-Sisi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional security, trade and investment in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo on Tuesday during a working visit focused on bilateral relations, regional security,
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Egypt π·οΈ Markets
3
Syrian president says lifting sanctions opened door to investment, economic recovery
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa stated on Tuesday that Syria was βborn againβ after sanctions against the country were lifted, saying their removal opened the way for economic recovery, foreign inves
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on foreign investment sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Markets
4
Hormuz Risk Opens $40-Plus Price Gap Between Crude Grades
Back in late June, after the United States and Iran agreed to cease hostilities in the Persian Gulf for 60 days, oil prices took a dive. Two months later, Brent is trading at over $107 per barrel, and
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on oil price sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Energy
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Bahrain Chairs GCC Central Bank Governorsβ Preparatory Committee Meeting
As part of the Kingdom of Bahrainβs Presidency of the 46th Session of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Sixth Meeting of the Preparatory Committee of the GCC Central Bank Governorsβ Committee was held
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on central bank sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Bahrain π·οΈ Finance
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US military says 103 commercial ships redirected in Iran blockade
US military says 103 commercial ships redirected in Iran blockade US Central Command said it has redirected 103 commercial vessels since the US enforced a naval blockade against Iran. Centcom added th
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf 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 21
GCC Finance Ministers β Riyadh
Tue Sep 22
OPEC+ Technical Committee β Vienna
Wed Sep 23
UAE-India CEPA Review β Abu Dhabi
Thu Sep 24
Arab League Economic Council β Cairo
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