GCC
ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Video: What is an ETF?
Understand the potential of ETFs in the GCC market. Learn more about the products set to revolutionize your investing strategy.

What Fund Selectors Look for When Choosing and Comparing ETFs
Explore the world of ETF fund selectors and understand their role in navigating the vast market of exchange-traded funds.

Franklin Templeton Prepares to Launch Spot XRP ETF on Cboe
Explore the upcoming launch of the XRP ETF by Franklin Templeton, set for 18 November 2025, pending SEC approval.

Mubadala and ADIC in UAE hold millions of BlackRock Bitcoin ETF shares
Explore the rise of the Blackrock bitcoin ETF and significant investments by Mubadala and ADIC in the crypto arena.

AI Beyond Algorithms: Infrastructure Investment Takes Center Stage in the Gulf
The GCC is accelerating AI infrastructure growth with data centers, cloud, and compute capabilities, while ETFs like AIPOWR offer investors exposure to this multi-billion-dollar AI investment opportunity.

ETFs Become a Primary Liquidity Tool for Institutions
Exchange-traded funds are steadily becoming part of the institutional investing toolkit. Once used almost exclusively for cash equitisation and transition management, ETFs are now gaining traction as long-term holdings for asset owners seeking liquidity, transparency, diversification and cost efficiency. With more than 9,500 ETFs globally and assets exceeding US $17.5 trillion, most of which […]

GCC Equities Extend Gains in October 2025 as UAE and Saudi Drive Regional Momentum
Explore the recent trends in GCC exchanges with the MSCI GCC Index climbing 1.2% in October 2025. Discover more now.
ASB Capital and Xtrackers by DWS bring a broad, low-cost Sukuk ETF to the LSE
Explore the launch of ASB and Xtrackers' Xtrackers II Salam ETF, a new route for global USD sukuk exposure on the LSE.

Lunate’s Boreas to launch thematic ETF on AI infrastructure on ADX
Explore Boreas and its new AIPOWR ETF, designed to track AI-related data and power supply infrastructure.

GCC ETF Market Monitor of October 2025
Explore the ETF October performance in the GCC, highlighting gold's role and the impact of Shariah-compliant investments.

“Magnificent 7” U.S. Tech Giants Propel AI-Driven Growth Across GCC Tech ETFs
Strong quarterly results from Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple are boosting GCC tech ETFs, as investors capitalize on AI innovation and regional digital transformation opportunities.

Tariff Truce: Trump and Xi Hit Pause on Trade War
Explore the latest developments in the USA China trade relations with the new truce between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
