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Karim is a finance professional specializing in capital markets, fundraising strategy, and investor communications. With a background in banking and financial analysis, he works with startups, financial institutions, and investment firms to develop compelling investor narratives, build financial models, and support capital-raising efforts. His experience spans equity and debt financing, macroeconomic research, and market intelligence, with a growing focus on fintech and digital assets. Karim also brings hands-on exposure to Web3, advising on content strategy and translating complex financial and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
Gold has crossed $5,000 per troy ounce for the first time, briefly trading above $5,100 on Monday before settling around the low $5,000s, according to market reporting. It is a milestone few in the bullion market expected this decade, and one with immediate consequences in the Gulf. In the UAE, retail prices adjusted almost instantly, […]
Explore Wahed UCITS ETF, a pioneer in Shariah-compliant investments combined with ethical human rights screening.
Explore the resurgence of Bitcoin ETF as investor interest rises, driving price discovery and cryptocurrency market evolution.
Explore the impact of copper oil gold on the commodity market in 2026 with key insights into inflation and investment strategies.
Oil, risk premia, and why Gulf markets often wobble then re-price fastEvery serious U.S.-Iran escalation over the past decade has followed a familiar market script. An overnight jump in Brent, a wobble in global equities, and sharp often exaggerated moves in Gulf markets at the open.Yet history also shows that unless Gulf oil or shipping […]
Discover the potential of the Luxury ETF launching in 2026, providing unique investment opportunities in luxury markets.
Find out how the GCC ETF industry evolved in 2025, featuring new ETFs that cater to advanced themes and Shariah compliance.
Explore the remarkable evolution of Exchange-Traded Funds from their 1993 inception with SPY to becoming a $19.8 trillion global market by 2025, transforming how investors access diversified portfolios.
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Explore the dynamics of the gold souk in 2025 as gold transforms into a precious macro narrative.
Understand Sharia compliant finance, which emphasizes transparency, risk sharing, and real economic activity in financial practices.
Explore KRBN, the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, and its role in carbon credit exposure for GCC investors.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange launches the FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index, catering to income-focused investors in the market.
