Middle East

Saudi Arabia appoints Princess Maha to lead Future Investment Initiative Institute

• Apart from the annual Riyadh event, the initiative organizes economic gatherings throughout the world to try to attract foreign investment

Published 10 Jun, 2026 07:01pm

Middle East

Saudi contractor MGC calls off up to $800 million IPO despite strong demand

• The offering is covered multiple times at the top of its price range of 12.5 riyals per share last week

Published 09 Jun, 2026 01:07pm

Middle East

Saudi PIF assets reach $910bn in 2025, below Vision 2030 target

• The report also shows real non-oil GDP reaches $892 billion

Published 09 Jun, 2026 12:57pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets drop amid fresh Middle East tensions

• Dubai’s main share index dropped 1.3%

Published 08 Jun, 2026 01:09pm

Energy

Saudi Arabia sharply cuts July OSP for Asia amid slow demand

• The July OSP for flagship Arab Light crude has been set at a premium of $9.50 a barrel above the average Dubai and Oman quotes

Published 08 Jun, 2026 11:23am

Stocks

UAE markets gain despite stalled US-Iran peace talks

• Dubai's main share index rose 0.9%

Published 05 Jun, 2026 06:52pm

Middle East

IMF says Saudi economy holding up during Iran war but growth could slow to 2% in 2026

• Higher oil prices are also expected to boost revenues and help narrow the current account and fiscal deficits in 2026

Published 03 Jun, 2026 07:03pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets retreat on Iran war jitters

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index fell 0.1%

Published 03 Jun, 2026 06:49pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets slip after Iran and US exchange strikes

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index dropped 0.6%

Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:18pm

Middle East

Yemen’s Houthis threaten Bab Al Mandeb closure

• Calls on Trump to halt policies obstructing peace and regional stability

Published 19 Apr, 2026 12:27pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain on US-Iran peace hopes

• Dubai’s main share index advanced 1.1%

Published 25 May, 2026 07:26pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets advance on US-Iran peace hopes

• In Abu Dhabi, the index rose 0.9%, led by a 1.5% gain in Aldar Properties

Published 25 May, 2026 01:00pm

Stocks

UAE equities gain as oil rallies on US-Iran uncertainty

• Dubai’s main market rose 0.6%

Published 22 May, 2026 05:56pm

Stocks

Gulf shares rise on Iran deal hopes, firmer oil prices

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index climbed 0.4%

Published 21 May, 2026 08:27pm

Stocks

Gulf bourses fall as US-Iran uncertainty keeps investors cautious

• Dubai’s benchmark stock index fell 0.6%

Published 20 May, 2026 07:04pm

Stocks

Gulf bourses rise as Trump's Iran comments soothe nerves

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index edged up 0.2%

Published 19 May, 2026 06:42pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting

• Dubai's main share index eased 0.1%, hit by a 1.6%

Published 14 May, 2026 01:26pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain with Iran ceasefire in focus ahead of Trump's China trip

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index gained 0.2%

Published 13 May, 2026 03:35pm

Stocks

UAE equities ease on renewed Gulf tensions

• Dubai’s main index fell 0.5%

Published 08 May, 2026 05:46pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain on upbeat earnings, US-Iran peace deal optimism

• Dubai’s main share index gained 0.6%

Published 07 May, 2026 07:47pm

Stocks

Dubai leads Gulf markets higher as ceasefire holds, earnings in focus

• Dubai’s benchmark stock index rose 1.5%

Published 06 May, 2026 02:53pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia's budget deficit at $33.5 billion in Q1 2026, ministry says

• Total government spending reached 386.7 billion riyals in the quarter, outpacing revenues of 261.0 billion riyals

Published 05 May, 2026 07:32pm

Stocks

Gulf shares slip after fresh attacks rattle truce

• Dubai’s main share index dropped 0.9%
• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index lost 0.8%

Published 05 May, 2026 07:22pm

Stocks

Gulf shares slip on report of potential US military action against Iran

• The Abu Dhabi benchmark index dropped 1.2%

Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:46pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets rise as investors assess Iran stalemate, UAE OPEC exit

• Dubai’s main share index edged 0.1% higher

Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:54pm

Stocks

Gulf stocks mixed on geopolitical caution

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index edged 0.1% higher

Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:37pm

Energy

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group

• OPEC Gulf producers struggling to ship exports through Strait of Hormuz

Updated 28 Apr, 2026 08:33pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets finish higher, though US-Iran uncertainty keeps trade cautious

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index rose 0.4%
• Dubai’s main share index added 0.3%

Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:47pm

Stocks

UAE stocks rise on robust corporate earnings

• Dubai’s main index gained 0.7%

Published 24 Apr, 2026 05:47pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets retreat on stalled US-Iran peace efforts

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index fell 1.2%

Published 23 Apr, 2026 07:38pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets inch higher on hopes of US-Iran peace talks

• Dubai’s main share index - which fell 2.1% in the previous session - closed up 0.3%

Published 21 Apr, 2026 07:56pm

Stocks

Middle Eastern bourses fall on renewed US-Iran tensions

• Dubai’s main share index retreated 2.1%
• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index closed 0.9% lower

Updated 20 Apr, 2026 07:00pm

MENA

Why did Pakistani-founded Dubizzle Group postpone Dubai IPO?

• 'Some recent IPOs saw price corrections after the stock listing and affected sentiment to a certain extent. These precedents created a climate of investor caution,' says one expert

Updated 27 Oct, 2025 03:46pm

Stocks

UAE stocks gain on hopes of US-Iran peace talks; Dubai at 6-week high

• Dubai’s main share index rose 1%
• Brent crude was down 3.13% at $96.28 a barrel

Published 17 Apr, 2026 07:07pm

Stocks

Most Gulf bourses rise as investors eye possible Iran war deal

• Dubai’s main share index advanced 1.1%
• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index lost 0.3%

Published 16 Apr, 2026 06:31pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain as traders gauge prospects for US-Iran deal

• Dubai’s main share index advanced 0.9%
• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index added 0.5%

Published 14 Apr, 2026 08:08pm

Stocks

Gulf markets mixed as US-Iran peace talks fail

• Dubai’s main share index reversed earlier losses to close 0.8% higher

Published 13 Apr, 2026 09:26pm

Stocks

UAE equities gain ahead of US-Iran negotiations

• Abu Dhabi's benchmark index edged 0.02% up
• Dubai’s main market reversed early losses and closed 0.4% higher

Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:29pm

Stocks

Gulf equities rally on US-Iran ceasefire agreement

• Dubai’s main market surged 6.9%

Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:48pm

Stocks

Gulf stocks muted as Trump’s Iran deadline looms

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index dropped 0.5%

Published 07 Apr, 2026 01:21pm

Stocks

Gulf equities mixed as investors await clarity on US-Iran talks

• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index eased 0.1%
• Dubai’s main share index dropped 0.7%,

Published 06 Apr, 2026 08:21pm

Stocks

UAE equities close mixed on fears of escalation in Middle East conflict

• Dubai’s main share index dropped 0.5%

Published 03 Apr, 2026 04:46pm

Stocks

Most Gulf equities retreat on fears of prolonged conflict

• Dubai’s main share index dropped 0.6%
• Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index gave up early gains to finish 0.1% lower

Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:56pm

Stocks

Dubai leads Gulf stocks higher on hopes of de-escalation in Iran war

• Dubai’s main stock index advanced 2%,

Published 01 Apr, 2026 07:31pm

Stocks

Gulf stocks mixed on report Trump weighing end to Iran war

• Saudi Arabia's benchmark index gained 0.7%

Published 31 Mar, 2026 06:39pm