Middle East ETF News for the Past Year
Growing Waste Crisis in the Middle East and North Africa Costs US$7.2 billion a year, Threatens Growth and Tourism
January 27, 2026--New World Bank report calls for more investment in better waste management and circular economy
The Middle East and North Africa region generates more waste per person than the global average and causes an estimated US$7.2 billion in environmental damage each year, according to a new World Bank report: Waste Management in the Middle East and North Africa.
Saudi Arabia to open financial market to all foreign investors next month
January 6, 2026-The move will allow investors from around the world to invest directly in the capital market, the CMA said
Saudi Arabia plans to open its financial markets to all foreign investors from February 1, the Gulf country's market regulator said on Tuesday, as it eases rules to attract more money from abroad.
Saudi Arabia's Path Forward Amid Lower Oil Prices
December 18, 2025-Next year will be pivotal for Saudi Arabia. The country is well placed to move beyond the favorable tailwinds of 2022-2024-when high oil prices and reform implementation facilitated the acceleration of Saudi Vision 2030-related spending-into a more challenging environment characterized by lower oil prices and rising financing needs.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group expands cross-border investment access and opportunities with Arab world's first cross-listing of US-domiciled ETFs
December 13, 2025-The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, one of the top 20 global exchanges by market size, has marked a major step in its global integration strategy by becoming the first exchange in the Arab world to list securities from the US.
United Arab Emirates: Selected Issues
December 8, 2025-The economy has demonstrated broad resilience to global policy changes, including US dollar and
interest rate movements, and volatility surges. The impact of global shocks on the UAE financial markets and capital flows has been smaller than for GCC and EM indices, reflecting strong investors'
confidence.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-Enhancing Resilience to Global Shocks: Economic Prospects and Policy Challenges for the GCC Countries
December 6, 2025-Despite the challenging external environment, the GCC economies have been resilient.
Non-hydrocarbon activity has remained robust amid strong domestic demand supported by the
reform momentum, limited spillovers from regional, as well as the modest direct impact of higher
U.S. tariffs given the exemption of energy products and limited trade ties with the U.S.
GCC Economies Demonstrate Resilience, Advance Diversification, and Accelerate Digital Transformation
December 4, 2025--World Bank's Gulf Economic Update reviews a decade of economic diversification, highlights strong momentum in recent years, and a surge in AI-driven digital transformation
Economic growth across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is gaining momentum in 2025, supported by structural reforms and rapid digital innovation.
Kuwait's dollar bond stormed the market-here's what comes next
November 17, 2025-Reforms have revived the country's stock exchange and shaped it into a magnet for GCC capital
Lunate launches new AI Data, Power & Infrastructure ETF
November 6, 2025-This marks Lunate's 20th ETF launch, providing investors with a comprehensive suite for portfolio construction
The AI Data Power ETF enables investors to capitalize on the infrastructure driving the AI economy
ASB Capital marks first year with $5.8bln AUM as it eyes ETF launch
November 3, 2025-The firm currently manages $5.8bln in assets, reflecting the trust of a growing global client base, according to the announcement
ASB Capital, the asset management and investment banking arm of Al Salam Bank, is celebrating its one-year anniversary, reporting steady growth, new product launches, and regional expansion since its inception at the Gateway Gulf forum in November 2024.
