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Ferrari's Luce EV sold out all 88 allocated units in China despite weeks of online mockery over its design. The brand undercut European pricing to penetrate the world's largest EV market.
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Global custodian State Street has obtained a Managing Investment and Operating Funds (MIOF) license from Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority, enabling the firm to establish, operate, and administer funds within the Kingdom.
The UAE launched a Retail Sukuk Initiative in October 2025, making government-backed Treasury Sukuk accessible to retail investors from AED 1,000. Discover the best sukuk ETFs for GCC investors as the global sukuk market expands from $1.38 trillion in 2025 to projected $4.19 trillion by 2034.
The Gulf's $4.3 trillion equity market offers two distinct ETF investment routes: locally listed products on regional exchanges and internationally listed funds on global exchanges. This guide explains structural differences in currency exposure, liquidity, regulation, and tax treatment.
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul exchange offers 13 listed ETFs with zero-fee options and $665 million in AUM. Top performers include Albilad MSCI US Equity ETF (ABMSCIE) with 33.49% 1-year returns, making KSA attractive for GCC and international investors.
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The UAE ETF market has expanded to 24 listed funds offering diverse investment options including domestic equities, global themes, Shariah-compliant strategies, and commodities. This comprehensive guide covers top-performing UAE equity ETFs ranked by AUM and YTD returns.
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The GCC ETF market has grown to approximately $9.35 billion in AUM across 39 listed funds in June 2026. This guide highlights the best-performing ETFs, including new thematic products in quantum computing, AI infrastructure, and luxury goods.
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US-listed ETFs reached $1.005 trillion in year-to-date net inflows by June 17, 2026, continuing record-breaking momentum from 2025's $2.37 trillion. Vanguard has overtaken BlackRock as the largest US ETF issuer, driven by demand for low-cost core equity products.
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GCC economies are projected to contract 2.4% in 2026 due to energy disruptions and tourism decline, but forecasts predict a sharp 8.1% rebound in 2027 as trade routes normalize and business confidence improves.
AGIX and AIPOWR ETFs offer complementary exposure to AI's two major layers. AGIX focuses on AI intelligence (chips, software, platforms), while AIPOWR targets infrastructure (data centres, power grids). Together they provide comprehensive AI investment access via ADX.
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GCC markets delivered strong gains on June 16, 2026 following a preliminary US-Iran accord that reduced regional conflict fears. Dubai surged 1.7% and Abu Dhabi gained 1.6% as investors responded to lower geopolitical risk premiums.
Vanguard has officially become the largest ETF issuer in the United States, ending BlackRock's 23-year dominance. The shift was driven by record inflows, ultra-low fees, and the explosive growth of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which became the first ETF to surpass $1 trillion in assets.
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