
Middle East Equity Markets Mixed Amid Trade Uncertainty
Gulf bourses exhibited mixed performance on July 24. Investors remained cautious amid fluctuating corporate earnings and uncertain trade talks. Saudi markets dipped ~0.4%, Dubai rose

Global Oil Prices Climb on Trade Pact Boost
Oil prices edged higher on July 28 after the US and EU struck a trade agreement while negotiations with China showed optimism. Brent crude rose

UAE Stock Markets Rise on Trade Optimism
On July 25, UAE equities closed higher with Dubai outperforming—supported by real estate and telecom sector gains. Strong oil prices and a breakthrough US–Japan trade

UAE Launches Sharia‑Compliant Crypto Product
Crypto giant Binance has rolled out “Sharia Earn”, its first Sharia‑compliant staking product, certified by Islamic scholars. Available across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and beyond, the

Bahrain’s Non‑Oil Exports Rise 12% in H1
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

Arab Bank Group Net Income Up 6% to $535 M
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

Trade Uncertainty Drags Markets Amid Mixed Earnings
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

Gulf Markets Rebound on Earnings & Trade Deal
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

UAE Leads Middle East with $34 B in Crypto Inflows
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