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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
Three Ways to Buy Qatar, and the Local ETFs Are Much Bigger Than Wall Street’s
Qatar investors can choose between three ETFs offering Qatari equity exposure: the conventional QETF, the Shariah-compliant QATR, and the U.S.-listed QAT. The two local ETFs combined are 3.7 times larger than their U.S. counterpart, highlighting structural differences in benchmarks, fees and trading
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Oman’s Fund Market Nearly Doubles, but the Growth is Far From Even
Oman's fund industry nearly doubled in 2025 with combined capital reaching OMR1.2 billion, driven primarily by investment funds jumping 125.4%. New executive regulations now formally recognize 11 fund categories including ETFs, venture capital, and green funds.
UAE Economy Grows 3% as Non-Oil Sectors Lead
The UAE economy grew 3.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with non-oil sectors expanding 4.8% and now representing 79.4% of total output. Finance and construction led growth, while foreign investment remained resilient despite regional disruption.
IMF Says Tokenization Could Rewrite Market Plumbing. ETFs Are Part of the Shift
The IMF highlights tokenization as a fundamental shift in market infrastructure that could accelerate settlement and automate key financial functions. ETFs are positioned as part of this transformation toward programmable digital ledgers.
Al Rajhi’s New Saudi Equity ETF Starts Trading on Tadawul
Al Rajhi launched its MSCI Saudi Equity ETF on Tadawul under ticker 9413, offering Shariah-compliant exposure to over 250 Saudi companies with a competitive 0.25% expense ratio.
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CoreWeave’s Indonesia Data Center Bet Targets a Fast-Growing Digital Economy
Nasdaq-listed CoreWeave plans to develop three data centers with 360 megawatts of power in Indonesia by 2028, representing 62% of the country's current operating capacity and capitalizing on rapid GDP growth and AI demand.
Bank of Korea Returns to Gold After a 13-Year Pause
The Bank of Korea is resuming physical gold purchases for the first time since 2013, joining a global trend of central banks increasing bullion allocations. The move provides 4-5 tonnes annually and reflects broader investor confidence in gold ETFs.
Polymarket Seeks a $20 Billion Valuation. AGIX ETF Could Benefit.
Polymarket is raising $1 billion at a $20 billion valuation, more than doubling its October 2025 valuation. The AGIX ETF provides UAE investors exposure to the prediction market through its Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange listing.
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Aramco’s 44% Profit Jump Puts Saudi ETFs in Focus
Saudi Aramco posted a 44% profit increase to $32.7 billion in Q2 2026, driven by higher crude prices averaging $108.10/barrel. Strong cash generation and low gearing support investor returns in Saudi-focused ETFs.
Saudi Arabia’s 4.7% Sah Sukuk Gives Savers a New Benchmark
Saudi Arabia's August Sah savings sukuk provides a 4.70% annual return for citizens, with sukuk ETFs like Albilad (9403) and Alinma (9404) offering daily liquidity alternatives on Tadawul.
Yen Rescue Puts Japan ETFs Back in the Currency Crosshairs
Japan's central bank and the U.S. Treasury coordinated major intervention operations to support the weakening yen, which hit 40-year lows due to interest rate differentials and the carry trade. The interventions totaled approximately $90 billion across two days in late July.
Tokenized Equities Are Expanding, but the 759,000-Holder Claim Needs Context
Tokenized equities are growing rapidly with 759,000 on-chain holders as of July 2026, but investors must understand the different legal structures, counterparty risks, and custody considerations before trading.