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Egyptβs tourism sector faces regional aviation disruptions, labour shortages
Egyptβs participation in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai remains important despite ongoing political and security developments in the region, according to Haitham Arafa, Board Member of the E
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Egypt π·οΈ Markets
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Egypt develops eight integrated logistics corridors to boost transport, transit trade
Egypt is implementing eight integrated international development logistics corridors linking seaports on the Red Sea and Mediterranean with the Suez Canal, dry ports, and industrial, agricultural, and
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on AI sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Egypt π·οΈ Finance
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UN and GCC denounce Huthi attacks on Saudi Arabia following missile interception over Riyadh
A new wave of Huthi cross-border strikes targeting Saudi Arabiaβs civilian infrastructure has led to widespread international and regional condemnation. The surge in reactions came as the Saudi-led Co
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on infrastructure sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Saudi Arabia π·οΈ Markets
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Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Sept. 21
Oil dropped for a fourth day, with Brent set for the longest losing run since June, as traders tracked diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and signs cargoes are still getting through the Strait
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on Brent sector across Gulf markets. Regional implications are material.
π Gulf π·οΈ Energy
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Iran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict
By Jana Choukeir and Doina ChiacuDUBAI/WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States exchanged new threats on Sunday, with President Donald Trump warning Iran would fail economically or f
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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Yemenβs Houthis claim missile, drone attacks on Saudi capital
Yemenβs Houthi group has claimed it launched missile and drone attacks on βsensitive targetsβ in the Saudi capital Riyadh alongside a separate attack on facilities of oil firm Saudi Aramco in coastal
βͺ Why it matters: Direct impact on Aramco 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 28
GCC Finance Ministers β Riyadh
Tue Sep 29
OPEC+ Technical Committee β Vienna
Wed Sep 30
UAE-India CEPA Review β Abu Dhabi
Thu Oct 1
Arab League Economic Council β Cairo
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