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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a full withdrawal of its remaining forces from Yemen, following escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia and recent military confrontations involving separatist forces. The move signals a significant shift in UAE-Saudi regional cooperation and may impact investor sentiment and geopolitical risk assessments across the Gulf. Source : Reuters.

Egypt’s EGX30 index outperformed major Gulf equity markets in 2025, delivering the strongest annual return among regional exchanges. While Dubai and Abu Dhabi ended the year higher, oil-dependent markets like Saudi Arabia faced headwinds from weak crude prices. Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain also posted strong yearly gains, reflecting diversified investor interest across the Middle East.