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11Aldar Properties Jumps 8% in Relief Rally Linked to Oil Cycle and Gulf Economy
Shares of Aldar Properties, the UAE's largest listed developer, rose 8% during a relief rally, highlighting a tight correlation between the stock's performance, the oil price cycle, and confidence in the Gulf economy.
Air Arabia Soars 7% on Hormuz Hopes, Remains Hostage to Geopolitical News
Air Arabia's stock rose 7% in a relief rally linked to de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and summer travel demand, while regional aviation stocks remain vulnerable to geopolitical news fluctuations.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Indices Falter Under Pressure from Hormuz Crisis Despite Partial Recovery
The Dubai and Abu Dhabi indices end trading with an annual loss exceeding 2%, under the weight of the Strait of Hormuz crisis that impacted investor appetite, despite a partial recovery in recent months.
UAE Markets Resume Trading with Minor Losses After Two Halts Linked to Tensions with Iran
The Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange resumed trading following two halts during the current quarter, with Dubai's index closing down just 0.04%, signaling relative resilience despite tensions with Iran.
Egypt Raises Inflation Forecasts to 17% and Faces Stagflation Dilemma
The Central Bank of Egypt revised its inflation forecast to 16–17% from 11% due to energy costs, a weakening pound, and regional repercussions, constraining its ability to cut interest rates to support growth.
UAE Ranks First in Middle East Startup Funding with $1.2 Billion in First Half
The UAE led startup investments in the Middle East during the first half of 2026 with $1.2 billion across 83 deals, followed by Saudi Arabia with $259 million and Egypt with $158.9 million.
مصر ترفع توقعات التضخم لعام 2026 إلى 17% بسبب ضعف العملة وارتفاع أسعار الطاقة
رفع البنك المركزي المصري توقعاته للتضخم في 2026 إلى نطاق 16-17% بعد أن كانت 11%، مدفوعًا بضعف الجنيه المصري وارتفاع تكاليف الطاقة في ظل تداعيات الصراع الإقليمي.
Gulf States Face 2.4% Contraction as UAE Injects $2 Billion into Damascus Metro
Gulf economies are projected to contract by 2.4% in 2026 due to regional tensions, while the UAE injects $2 billion into the Damascus Metro project as part of a wave of Gulf investment in Syria.
Egyptian Stock Exchange Rises 29% Since Beginning of Year, Leading Top Emerging Markets Globally
Egypt's EGX 30 index surged by 29% since the beginning of 2026, ranking among the top-performing emerging markets globally, while the Central Bank maintained interest rates at 25.5%.
UAE Stock Exchanges Hit Record Highs Following First Exceptional Closure in Their History
UAE stock exchanges registered record levels once again following the first exceptional closure in their history, with Dubai rising to 5,708 points and aviation, banking, and real estate stocks climbing between 6% and 8%.
Saudi Arabia Mandates 70% Saudization for Project Management and GCC Unifies Property Ownership Rules
Saudi Arabia has issued a decision mandating the localization of 70% of project management jobs starting February 2027, while the GCC approved a unified framework for property ownership among Gulf citizens.