Bahrain posted a 12% year‑on‑year increase in non‑oil exports, reaching $2.6 billion in the first half of 2025. This reflects expanding diversification efforts outside hydrocarbon sectors, as the Gulf country shifts toward sustainable and non-oil economic drivers. Source: zawya.com
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In its latest half-year report, Arab Bank Group reported net income after tax of $535 million, up 6% from $503 million in H1 2024. The bank maintained a robust equity base of $12.5 billion, underlining its financial resilience amid regional economic headwinds. Source: tradearabia.com
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On July 24, Gulf stock indices showed mixed results due to lingering trade tensions and varied earnings reports. Saudi Arabia dipped ~0.4%, while Dubai rose 0.4%—hitting a 17½-year peak amid real estate strength despite Emirates NBD reporting a 9% profit decline. Qatar improved 0.3%, with strong bank results keeping investor sentiment steady. Source: reuters.com
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Most Gulf equity markets turned positive, lifted by robust Q2 earnings and renewed optimism over a new U.S.–Japan trade agreement that includes a 15% tariff on Japanese imports. Saudi Arabia’s index rose 1.3%, supported by strong performance in Al Rajhi Bank and Saudi National Bank. Abu Dhabi gained 1.2%, led by First Abu Dhabi Bank,
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A Mining Grid report shows that the UAE attracted $34 billion in crypto inflows between July 2023 and June 2024—a 42% annual increase. This helped push the region’s crypto inflows to $338.7 billion, ranking the Middle East as the world’s 7th largest crypto economy. Institutional transfers accounted for 93% of the volume, and over 500,000 daily active traders are now in the
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