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you are currently viewing::UAE, Saudi to anchor Middle East's $25bln sustainable bond surge in 2026February 18, 2026--Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns
When stocks fell, investors sought safety in bonds. Bonds rallied, cushioning losses and stabilizing portfolios. Since the start of the pandemic period-with supply shocks that fueled inflation-bonds have become less effective in cushioning volatility in stocks. Instead of offsetting equity risk, bonds are increasingly moving in tandem with stocks. This shift is particularly pronounced during sharp market selloffs, with profound implications for investors and policymakers alike. Source: zawya.com |
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala doubles investment in Bitcoin ETF to $630mln
February 18, 2026--Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company has given a substantial boost to its holdings in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF with Tuesday's Q4 2025 SEC 13F filings revealing an ownership of 12.7 million shares valued at $630.6 million as of December 31.
New $200m fund to boost liquidity on Qatar stock exchange
February 16, 2026--Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has partnered with US asset manager Franklin Templeton to establish a new fund to boost liquidity in the Gulf state's emerging stock market.
Franklin Templeton Qatar Equity Fund will start with $200 million in capital, with QIA serving as the fund's anchor investor, contributing cash and stock. No specific details were given.
Abu Dhabi's GDP expands 7.7%,non-oil economy grows 7.6% in Q3 2025
February 9, 2025-Over the first nine months of 2025 (January to September),Abu Dhabi's GDP grew by 5% year-on-year,while the non-oil economy expanded by 6.8% year-on-year
TASE to Expand the Range of Equity Indices: The TA-Technology 35 Index Will Include the Largest Technology Companies
January 28, 2026--For the First Time-The TA-Energy Index Will Include All Energy Companies
TASE (TASE:TASE) is expanding its range of investment products and announces the launch of two new equity indices-TA-Technology 35 and TA-Israel Energy.
Abu Dhabi's Lunate-backed luxury focused ETF lists on ADX
January 27, 2026--The listing marks the first luxury-focused ETF and the fourth thematic one on ADX
Abu Dhabi has marked its first public offering of 2026 with the listing of Boreas S&P Absolute Luxury UCITS ETF, a luxury-focused fund that is backed by UAE alternative investment firm Lunate.
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.
