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Dubai Financial Market has crossed AED 1 trillion in market capitalization, marking a significant milestone for the regional exchange. The achievement reflects broad gains across real estate, financials, aviation, and consumer sectors.
Franklin Templeton has secured a UAE Capital Market Authority license for its Abu Dhabi entity, becoming the first global asset manager with presence across all three UAE financial jurisdictions. The expansion strengthens the firm's local footprint as it positions its ETF platform for regional growt
SpaceX's record $1.77 trillion IPO has spawned a wave of leveraged ETFs and options.
GCCDIV IOP, ETF is set to launch in the second half of June
Gold has dropped to an 11-week low below $4,200/oz as stronger U.S. employment data and rising oil prices revive concerns about prolonged Fed rate hikes. Rate expectations and inflation worries from geopolitical tensions now outweigh safe-haven demand.
Net foreign investment in the Saudi market reached SR225.2 billion
Global markets sold off sharply after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report raised expectations for higher interest rates, but GCC indices demonstrated relative resilience supported by oil prices and local earnings momentum.
Lunate's new Chimera Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETF (GCCDIV) opens for subscription June 8-16, 2026 on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, offering dividend-focused exposure to Gulf equities while adhering to Shariah principles.
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ETF Investors Are Driving the Latest Bitcoin Correction
Northern Trust has launched the NT World Islamic Equity Index Fund, a UCITS strategy providing global equity exposure while adhering to Islamic finance principles. The move reflects growing demand for Shariah-compliant investments beyond regional markets.
Quantum computing stocks surged in May following a $2 billion U.S. government funding announcement and Quantinuum's successful $1.68 billion IPO. The QUANTM ETF on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has benefited from this sector momentum.
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