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Oman Added to FTSE Russell Watch List for Emerging Market Status
Oman has been placed on FTSE Russell's Watch List for possible reclassification to Secondary Emerging Market status after meeting minimum size, securities-count, and quality requirements. The Muscat Stock Exchange now satisfies quantitative thresholds for Watch List consideration.
Is Albilad Capital Getting Ready to Launch Its Approved Saudi Sector ETFs?
Albilad Capital appears to be moving closer to launching three sector-focused Saudi ETFs covering financials, healthcare, and building and construction following recent Tadawul communications.
September brings record inflows to Magnificent Seven ETFs: Does it signal more upside?
Magnificent Seven ETFs achieved record monthly inflows in September, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) capturing $1 billion and gaining 4.29%, signaling renewed investor confidence in major tech stocks.
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ADX signs MoUs with Egypt and Damascus exchanges to expand cross-border trading
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has signed memorandums of understanding with the Egyptian Exchange and Damascus Securities Exchange to strengthen cooperation and expand cross-border trading through its Tabadul platform.
Virtu brings POSIT block trading to Saudi equities
Virtu Financial has launched POSIT block trading indications for 245 of the most liquid stocks on the Saudi Exchange, with State Street Investment Management executing the first transaction. The service aims to minimize information leakage and reduce market impact for buy-side traders.
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SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF: Has the GCC’s First Quant ETF Beaten the Market?
Saudi Arabia's first quantitative ETF, SAB Invest Saudi Quant ETF (9402), has outperformed its benchmark by 1.53 percentage points over 12 months. The fund uses multi-factor models and mathematical algorithms to select Shariah-compliant Saudi equities.
Cbonds expands ETF coverage to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Cbonds has expanded its ETF coverage to include 24 exchange-traded funds on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the Middle East's most active ETF hub. ADX's ETF market has grown significantly, with trading value rising 166% year-over-year in the first half of 2026.
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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.
Samsung, SK Hynix Memory Inventories Fall. Supply Squeeze Could Mean Gains For ETFs
Samsung and SK Hynix memory inventories have dropped below 10 days of supply as AI infrastructure spending surges. KB Securities warns 2027 could bring historic supply tightness in the memory market.
KRBN’s Disappointment: Is US Policy to Blame?
KRBN has underperformed since its 2021 peak despite investor expectations. While US policy changes contribute to weakness, the primary driver is the European carbon market's reset following Russia's Ukraine invasion and REPowerEU implementation.
Saudi Stocks Lead GCC Rally as Oil, Earnings Lift Markets
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index surged 5.07% in August to a four-month high, led by financial stocks and supported by elevated oil prices and strong Q2 earnings. The rally marked the best GCC performance for the month.