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

Beijing Calls for Talks as Rare-Earth Curbs Meet U.S. Tariff Threats
Understand how tariffs are impacting markets and trade as Beijing defends its rare-earth measures amidst tensions with Washington.

Tariff Tweet Sparks $19B Crypto Flash Crash
Explore the impact of China 100% tariffs on crypto markets and the resulting flash crash in Bitcoin prices.

Rising Confidence in Emerging Markets Spurs GCC Listed ETF Inflows
HSBC survey shows rising confidence in emerging markets, with two-thirds of investors expecting gains. GCC equity ETFs benefit from robust corporate earnings, economic reforms, and continued regional market strength.

Momentum and Macro Shifts, How ETFs Are Riding the Next Wave
Explore the rise of ETF momentum in 2025 with net inflows surpassing US$820 billion amid macroeconomic challenges.

Dubai’s Gold Tycoons Confront a Changing Market
Learn about the Dubai Gold narrative and how changing demand and regulations are reshaping the bullion trading landscape.

Saudi Arabia’s Equity Market Surges Amid Hopes for Foreign Ownership Reform
Discover how Saudi Arabia equities experienced a historic gain as TASI climbs and foreign ownership rules are speculated to change.

How GCC-Listed ETFs Are Providing Access to U.S. Tech Growth
With S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbing, the US tech sector delivers robust returns. Chimera and Albilad ETFs offer GCC investors diversified, Shariah-compliant access to leading American technology firms.

Morningstar + CRSP: a $375m swing at the U.S. index big-leagues
Morningstar Crsp is set for a major transformation as it acquires CRSP from the University of Chicago for $375 million.

Will New ETF Rules Finally Retire Mutual Funds and Supercharge Crypto?
Learn about new crypto regulations ETF and their significant impact on digital asset investing and market dynamics in 2025.

Vision 2030 Propels 13 Sectors and a New Generation of SMID Stocks
Explore how Saudi Vision 2030 is reshaping the economy with strategic investments in renewable energy and innovative sectors.

Compliance Carbon Goes On-Chain With New Tradable Token
Explore the tokenized carbon credit ETF launched by KraneShares and Maseer Finance, backed by California Carbon Allowances.

Why the Dubai Financial Market is Outperforming GCC Peers in 2025
The Dubai Financial Market achieved record profitability in H1 2025 with 298% year-on-year net profit growth and 75% increase in daily trading value, outperforming regional peers ADX and Tadawul.
