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"The past 10 years were about developing a space sector. The next 10 years will be instrumental in commercialisation," UAE Space Agency chairman Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi said at the Arab Gulf States Institute last week. Source: agbi.com |
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets fall on US-Iran hostilities
July 14, 2026-Dubai's main share index dropped more than 1%
Major Gulf equity markets opened lower on Tuesday after Washington reinstated its naval blockade against Iran, with both nations escalating military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying concerns over global energy supply disruptions.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets in the red amid escalating hostilities
July 13, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark index eased 0.2%
Major stock markets in the Gulf retreated on Monday as hostilities escalated across the region and Iran asserted that it had sealed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher and reigniting global inflation fears.
Vantage Secures CMA Category 5 Licence, Strengthening Its MENA Growth Strategy
July 8, 2026-New UAE regulatory milestone reinforces Vantage's long-term commitment to the region
Vantage Markets ("Vantage"), a global multi-asset CFD broker, today announced that it has secured its Capital Market Authority (CMA) Category 5 licence in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the brand's long-term growth strategy across the MENA region.
Mideast Stocks: Gulf bourses mixed ahead of earnings, weak oil and US-Iran tensions
July 7, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark index dipped 0.2%
Major Gulf stock markets were mixed in early trading on Tuesday as investors looked for cues from upcoming corporate earnings, softer oil prices and renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain ahead of corporate earnings
July 6, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark index rose 0.2%
Major stock markets in the Gulf edged higher in early trade on Monday as investors turned their focus to corporate earnings while also assessing U.S.-Iran developments.
ADX supports market efficiency and liquidity with the removal of price limits on exchange-traded funds and futures contracts
July 6, 2026-Initiative supports efficient price formation and enhanced liquidity for investors
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today announces the removal of daily price limits for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and futures contracts listed on the Exchange, reinforcing its commitment to a more efficient, liquid, and investor-responsive market. This will be in effect from 3 August 2026.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets ease on weaker oil, Fed rate-hike bets
June 25, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index eased 0.3%
Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday,pressured by weaker oil prices and rising bets on U.S. interest rate hikes this year.
amana Simplifies Halal Investing with Sharia-Compliant Asset Labels
June 23, 2026--amana, one of the MENA region's leading neo-brokers, has partnered with Zoya, a company that develops software to help Muslims align their faith with their finances, to introduce a seamless Shariah-compliance screening system designed to make halal investing easier, clearer, and more accessible for users across the region.
ADX welcomes Lunate's first-of-its-kind GCC Shariah-compliant ETF
June 23, 2026-The ETF tracks the Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend Index, which has an index market capitalization of $1.49 trillion
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group welcomed on Tuesday the listing of the Chimera Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETF (GCCDIV), marking the fourth listing of the year.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets edge higher as Iran cites progress in peace talks
June 22, 2026--Dubai's main share index added 0.1%
Most Gulf markets inched higher on Monday after Iranian negotiators reported progress in peace talks with the United States, soothing fears that the process was faltering.
