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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) reported a 153% surge in net profit to SAR 65.2B in 2025, with total assets topping SAR 4.5 trillion. The growth was driven by stronger operating revenue, increased returns from associates and joint ventures, and reduced administrative expenses.
All Chimera ETFs to Become Lunate ETFs Effective July 1, 2026
Lunate's new GCCDIV ETF launched on ADX with a 6.2% dividend yield, tracking 20 Shariah-compliant GCC dividend stocks.
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.
GCCDIV IOP, ETF is set to launch in the second half of June
A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report has rattled global markets and reduced expectations for near-term interest rate cuts, sending Treasury yields higher and equity markets lower. For GCC investors, the implications are significant as Gulf currencies remain closely pegged to the U.S. dollar.
Global markets sold off sharply after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report raised expectations for higher interest rates, but GCC indices demonstrated relative resilience supported by oil prices and local earnings momentum.
GCC equity markets posted mixed results in May 2026 as WTI crude fell 17% and the UAE exited OPEC. Qatar Exchange gained 0.6% and Bahrain 0.4%, while Saudi Arabia's TASI declined 1.0%.
A May 6, 2026 Axios report of U.S.-Iran peace talks triggered sharp declines across oil ETFs and energy equities, with BNO falling 8% and XLE dropping 4% as markets reprice the conflict's war premium.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has launched MENA's first distributed ledger technology-based bond in partnership with HSBC and First Abu Dhabi Bank, marking a significant milestone in Gulf capital markets digitization.
Explore the latest trends in the UAE Saudi market as equities stabilize after recent volatility and sector performances shift.
Markets are being pulled in opposite directions and the GCC is no exception. After three weeks of conflict, regional performance has diverged: UAE equities, including ADX and DFM, have declined, while Saudi Arabia has remained relatively resilient.Oil has been the dominant driver, swinging sharply day to day as markets react to shifting supply and demand.
