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Karim Al Moghraby
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.
Articles by Karim Al Moghraby
Jabal and E Fund Plan Cross-Border ETFs for Oman
Oman's Jabal Asset Management and Hong Kong's E Fund Management have signed an MOU to develop cross-border ETFs, marking a potential breakthrough for Oman's underdeveloped ETF market.
Baraka Opens Direct Access to DFM and ADX Stocks
UAE investment platform Baraka has opened direct access to stocks listed on the Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, expanding its offering to nearly 10,000 local and global assets.
Saudi ETF Trading Jumps as New Al Rajhi Fund Draws Early Activity
Saudi Arabia's ETF market surged in August with trading value climbing 39.5% to SAR86.6 million, boosted by the launch of the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETF. The new fund became the most actively traded Saudi ETF by volume in its first month.
ADGM AUM Rises 54% as Abu Dhabi Draws Fund Managers
Abu Dhabi Global Market's assets under management surged 54% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, attracting major global fund managers including Capital Group, Man Group, and Bain Capital.
ADX and Colombo Stock Exchange Sign MoU as Tabadul Expansion Comes Into View
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Colombo Stock Exchange signed an MoU on September 7, 2026, strengthening capital-market ties. Colombo is exploring membership in ADX's Tabadul network, which connects over $1 trillion in combined market capitalization.
Boursa Kuwait Holds Near Flat as Main Market Outpaces Blue Chips
Boursa Kuwait's All-Share Index declined marginally by 0.09% on September 6, but the Main Market surged 0.46%, revealing a significant shift in investor focus toward smaller and mid-sized companies over blue-chip stocks.
Gold ETP Flows Surge as Investors Rebuild Bullion Exposure
European gold exchange-traded products attracted over $5 billion in the first three weeks of August, extending a rebound from July. Global gold ETF assets reached $530 billion with year-to-date inflows of $11 billion.
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Types of Sukuk Structures Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Chose Ijarah for its Latest Offering
Saudi Arabia's $3.25 billion Ijarah Sukuk offering attracted $16.5 billion in investor orders, demonstrating strong demand for Islamic bonds. Sukuk structures vary based on underlying assets and Sharia-compliant contracts, with Ijarah being one of the most established options.
Gold ETFs Explained: 8 Different Ways to Invest in Gold
Gold ETFs offer multiple ways to gain exposure to the precious metal, from physical bullion to mining equities and leveraged strategies. This guide breaks down 8 different gold ETF categories with their respective fees and risk profiles.
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UAE Stocks Fell on Iran Tensions. MSCI Rebalancing Sent Trading Volumes Soaring
UAE stocks fell on August 31 as US-Iran tensions pressured markets, while MSCI's scheduled index review generated an unusual surge in trading activity, particularly in Dubai and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications.
Abu Dhabi’s Tokenized Stocks Are Taking Aim at the ETF Model
Abu Dhabi is testing tokenized equity portfolios as an alternative to traditional ETFs. Coinbase and Bitwise have launched products enabling investors to build diversified portfolios through blockchain infrastructure rather than conventional pooled funds.
Saudi Stocks Brace for MSCI Rebalance as Four Names Leave Standard Index
Saudi Arabia faces an index-driven trading session as MSCI implements its August 2026 review, moving Mouwasat Medical Services, SAL Saudi Logistics, Saudi Tadawul Group, and Bank AlJazira from the Standard Index to Small Cap, triggering concentrated selling from passive funds.