Stocks

Most Gulf markets rise, Dubai’s main index hits over 17-year high

Most Gulf share indexes ended higher on Wednesday, tracking steady oil prices as a hit to Canadian supply from... Published 04 Jun, 2025 08:37pm

Commodities

UAE seeks US trade deal to roll back Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs

The United States and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to start negotiations for a potential bilateral trade... Published 04 Jun, 2025 07:06pm

MENA

Dubai Future District Fund supported 190 startups in 2024

The Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) reported over $1.65 billion in capital commitments and support for more than... Published 04 Jun, 2025 02:26pm

Stocks

Gulf bourses in green as oil prices rise

Most stock markets in the Gulf were trading higher early on Tuesday as oil prices ticked up on concerns about... Published 03 Jun, 2025 03:05pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector growth accelerates in May, PMI shows

ABU DHABI: The expansion in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector activity quickened in May, driven by accelerated... Published 03 Jun, 2025 11:43am

MENA

Dubai’s residential property prices expected to fall by 15%: Fitch Ratings

• Dubai's residential real estate prices will face a 'moderate correction' the second half of the year and in 2026, says report

Published 30 May, 2025 04:34pm

Middle East

ADNOC lowers Murban export forecast for August 2025 to May 2026

SINGAPORE: Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) has lowered its monthly export forecast for Murban crude from August to... Published 02 Jun, 2025 02:58pm

Stocks

Most Gulf bourses trade lower as tariff tensions continue to weigh

Most stock markets in the Gulf were trading lower early on Monday as U.S.-China trade tensions continue to weigh on... Published 02 Jun, 2025 02:38pm

Middle East

Saudi firms to place orders for dozens of Airbus jets, sources say

NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabia is set to place orders for billions of dollars of Airbus jets as the kingdom balances... Published 30 May, 2025 09:13pm

Middle East

UAE’s biggest bank FAB seeks to raise $480mn from secondary offering

DUBAI: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s biggest bank by assets, is looking to raise around $480 million from a... Published 30 May, 2025 09:09pm

Stocks

UAE markets fall but Dubai index ends May at multi-year high

Dubai’s main share index ended May at its highest level since July 2008, even as global trade uncertainty and... Published 30 May, 2025 07:45pm

MENA

UAE seeks to protect investors with ‘finfluencer’ licence

• Anyone in the UAE offering investment analysis will be required to get this licence

Published 29 May, 2025 01:49pm

Middle East

Saudi Aramco could soon issue Islamic bonds, prospectus shows

DUBAI: Saudi Aramco has published a new prospectus for its issuance programme of Islamic bonds or sukuk, signalling... Published 30 May, 2025 04:29pm

MENA

Dubai International Airport tops ‘air connectivity ranking’ in Asia-Pacific and Middle East

Dubai International (DXB) has maintained its position as the leading airport in the ACI’s 2024 Air Connectivity... Published 29 May, 2025 04:06pm

MENA

UAE: corporate tax exemption to extend to some foreign firms

• The idea is 'to ensure equal tax treatment between local and foreign entities owned by certain exempt entities'

Published 21 May, 2025 03:54pm

Stocks

Saudi Arabia index closes at lowest since early April

Saudi Arabia’s main stock index closed down on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level since April 7 as market sentiment... Published 27 May, 2025 07:39pm

Middle East

Saudi Aramco seeks funds through three-part bond sale

Oil giant Saudi Aramco is seeking to raise funds through a dollar-denominated three-part bond sale, fixed income... Published 27 May, 2025 04:57pm

Middle East

Saudi Aramco considers asset sales to free up funds, sources say

DUBAI/NEW YORK: Saudi state oil giant Aramco is exploring potential asset sales to free up funds, two people with... Published 24 May, 2025 01:23pm

Stocks

Dubai and Abu Dhabi indexes log sixth straight week of gains

Dubai’s main share index and Abu Dhabi’s benchmark index logged its sixth straight weekly gain, each closing the... Published 23 May, 2025 05:43pm

MENA

Pakistan Association Dubai sets world record for UAE flag made of 24,000 handprints

Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) said on Thursday it was officially recognised by Guinness World Records for... Published 23 May, 2025 03:24pm

Stocks

Saudi Arabia’s stock index sees worst session in six weeks

Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index logged its worst session in six weeks, ending the day 1.2% lower, while most... Published 21 May, 2025 09:28pm

MENA

Emirates will operate 46 extra flights for Hajj, Eid Al Adha

• Emirates will be transporting nearly 32,000 Hajj passengers over the next three weeks from key points within its network, including Pakistan

Updated 22 May, 2025 03:54pm

MENA

Pakistani brands at Dubai Baby Expo set sight on expansion

• Baby Expo featured over 250 global brands from the maternity, baby and toddler space

Updated 20 May, 2025 01:30pm

MENA

Dubai: Over 1bn carats of diamonds traded over 5 years

• UAE considered third largest diamond hub behind US and India

Published 20 May, 2025 03:19pm

Stocks

Most Gulf indexes rise, Dubai benchmark hits record high

Most Gulf bourses inched higher early on Tuesday, with Dubai’s main share index hitting a record high on optimism... Published 20 May, 2025 02:25pm

MENA

Dubai: VFS launches ‘world’s largest visa application centre’

• Centre is equipped to handle up to 10,000 visa applications daily

Published 20 May, 2025 02:23pm

Middle East

India central bank gives Emirates NBD ‘in-principle’ nod to set up local unit

The Reserve Bank of India has given “in-principle” approval to Emirates NBD Bank PJSC to set up a wholly owned unit... Published 19 May, 2025 09:00pm

Stocks

Dubai and Abu Dhabi end week in positive territory as Trump wraps Gulf tour

Dubai’s main share index rose to a record high on Friday, settling up 1.05%, as a slew of business deals between the... Published 16 May, 2025 06:09pm

MENA

Dubai free zone launches instant, 60-minute business license

• Meydan Free Zone's service enables entrepreneurs to obtain license in 60 minutes for AED 15,000

Published 16 May, 2025 02:01pm

MENA

Dubai’s Global Village invites entrepreneurs with innovative concepts to join Season 30

• Says it provides ideal platform for growth

Updated 16 May, 2025 03:16pm

MENA

Dubai marked as premier destination for global wealth migration

• City's millionaire population to reach 142,000 in 2025

Published 15 May, 2025 05:39pm

MENA

Dubai named world’s fourth smartest city

• Zurich came in first place followed by Oslo and Geneva

Updated 13 May, 2025 03:01pm

Commodities

Saudi Arabia issues tender to buy 655,000 metric tons of wheat

Saudi Arabia has issued a tender to buy 655,000 metric tons of wheat for the August to October 2025 shipment period,... Published 15 May, 2025 03:15pm

Stocks

Gulf markets lacklustre as global stocks rally loses steam

Most Gulf stocks were unchanged early on Thursday, as oil prices slid and broader Asian stocks fell after enthusiasm... Published 15 May, 2025 03:11pm

Financial

Saudi Arabia’s PIF strikes multi-billion investment deals with US asset managers

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund on Wednesday announced it has struck... Published 14 May, 2025 07:40pm

Stocks

Most Gulf bourses settle flat, oil prices fall

Most Gulf stock markets were unchanged at close on Wednesday after oil prices fell as investors looked for data... Published 14 May, 2025 07:37pm

MENA

Pakistan’s tech startups shine at GISEC

• The startups believe AI is not just a trend but the next step in strengthening online security

Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am

Middle East

Saudi Arabia partners with Nvidia to spur AI goals as Trump visits

US chip giant Nvidia and Saudi Arabia announced partnerships on Tuesday as part of the kingdom’s plans to develop... Published 13 May, 2025 08:08pm

Middle East

Aramco to sign MoUs with NextDecade, Sempra for 6.2 million tons of LNG

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco will sign on Tuesday memoranda of understanding with U.S. liquefied natural gas producer... Published 13 May, 2025 08:04pm

Stocks

Most Gulf Markets settle higher as investors weigh U.S.-China trade truce

Most stock markets in the Gulf settled higher on Tuesday, although gains were limited as investors paused to weigh... Published 13 May, 2025 07:45pm

Stocks

Most Gulf shares gain on US-China tariff deal; Egypt snaps losing streak

Gulf equities ended higher on Monday as the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily slash harsh reciprocal tariffs... Published 12 May, 2025 08:09pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia launches company to develop artificial intelligence under PIF

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a new company under the Public Investment Fund (PIF)... Published 12 May, 2025 05:09pm

MENA

Education expo in Dubai puts Pakistani universities on global map

• Universities at GETEX's Pakistan pavilion offered scholarships and on-the-spot admissions

Updated 09 May, 2025 07:37am

MENA

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy backs 127 startups in Q1

• This represents a 135% increase compared to the same period last year

Published 12 May, 2025 03:09pm

MENA

Disney set to open new theme park in Abu Dhabi

• Disney's seventh theme park globally will be located on Yas Island

Published 07 May, 2025 10:57pm