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Saudi Aramco reported a 26% year-on-year profit surge to SAR 126 billion in Q1, driven by soaring oil prices following the Strait of Hormuz crisis that disrupted regional energy markets.
The DTCC, which processes over $3 quadrillion in annual securities transactions, announced plans to begin limited production trading of tokenized securities in July 2026, signaling mainstream institutional adoption of blockchain technology in traditional capital markets.
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Oman's Muscat Stock Exchange has emerged as the Arab world's strongest performer in 2026, with the MSX30 index up 42.3% year-to-date, significantly outpacing larger Gulf peers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE amid widening regional market divergence.
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State Street Investment Management and Galaxy Digital have launched SWEEP, a tokenized private liquidity fund enabling institutional investors to move stablecoins into yield-bearing assets on blockchain infrastructure 24/7.
ADNOC is preparing to award AED 200 billion ($55 billion) in new projects between 2026 and 2028, marking an acceleration in execution following the UAE's formal exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026.
Global asset manager Capital Group is opening its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, expanding its $3.3 trillion AUM and actively managed ETF platform across the region.
Active ETFs are capturing an increasingly disproportionate share of flows and innovation, accounting for 42% of total ETF flows year-to-date despite representing only a fraction of the $13.6 trillion market. The data signals a structural shift as investors complement passive exposure with more targe
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has appointed First Abu Dhabi Bank as a General Clearing Member, expanding its clearing services and post-trade capabilities. The move strengthens ADX's regional positioning as institutional trading and foreign participation continue to rise.
The UAE has announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, signaling a strategic shift toward independent oil production management while maintaining market stability.
Hedge funds have tripled their ETF exposure to approximately $300 billion over the past three years, using ETFs as trading tools, hedges, and liquidity instruments rather than traditional buy-and-hold investments.
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The US and UAE are discussing a potential currency swap line to provide dollar liquidity access during regional financial stress. This crisis insurance mechanism reflects evolving trade and security dynamics rather than economic weakness.
Etihad Rail confirming the full list of stations ahead of its planned 2026 rollout.
