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you are currently viewing::Saudi economy shrinks for first time in three yearsJuly 30, 2026--GDP down 4.8% in second quarter
The Saudi economy has posted its first quarterly contraction since 2023, according to a government estimate issued on Thursday shortly after the International Monetary Fund praised the country’s economic "agility and resilience" in the face of hostilities. Real GDP shrank 4.8 percent year on year in April, May and June, the General Authority for Statistics (Gastat) said, driven by a 25 percent fall in oil activity. Source: agbi.com |
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Major Gulf equity markets fell in early trade on Thursday as little progress in US-Iran diplomacy and persistent risks to Strait of Hormuz shipping unsettled investors.
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Gulf stock markets rose in early trade on Tuesday, tracking higher oil prices, while United Arab Emirates equities were subdued, as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran dampened investor sentiment.
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The conflict has disrupted energy exports, shipping, aviation, real estate, tourism and the stock markets.
Mideast Stocks: Gulf stock markets muted as investors assess fresh US measures on Iran
August 25, 2026--Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index was little changed
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August 20, 2026-Dubai's benchmark index rebounded 0.4%
Most Gulf stock markets were higher in early trading on Thursday, as firmer oil prices provided support even as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks continued to weigh on sentiment. Oil prices, a key driver for Gulf equities, rose 1.5%, with Brent crude trading at $92.90 a barrel by 0632 GMT.
Saudi economy contracts 4.8% in Q2 as oil output slumps
August 19, 2026-Non-oil activity grew 0.6% in the quarter, while government activity rose 0.9%
Saudi Arabia's real gross domestic product contracted 4.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, said Al Rajhi Capital, a leading financial group in Saudi Arabia, citing flash estimates from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), as a 24.7% decline in oil activity outweighed growth in non-oil activities and government output.
Kuwait's return to bond markets is a sign of resilience
August 19, 2026-The move shows confidence in the country's ability to withstand the war, helped by a strong financial position
Kuwait's return to the international bond markets late last month- when it issued $6 billion in a three-tranche deal – came as a surprise to many.
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August 5, 2026-- Net asset value drops by nearly 5% from the same period in 2025
