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ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
HSBC’s Quantum Trial Lifts Bond Trading Accuracy by 34%
Explore how HSBC Quantum boosts trading accuracy by up to 34% with IBM's quantum processors and hybrid models.
ADX 2025: Record Trading, Foreign Inflows, and a Quantum Leap in ETFs
In 2025, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) achieved robust growth with rising trading volumes, record foreign investment, market cap gains, and the launch of new ETFs, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a MENA financial hub.
Saudi Stock Market 2025: Tadawul Faces Headwinds but Eyes Long-Term Growth
Despite a cautious start to 2025, with the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) down 4.4% year-on-year, Saudi Arabia’s capital market remains resilient. Structural reforms, foreign inflows, and Vision 2030 initiatives continue to drive optimism for long-term growth.
United in Portfolios India and Pakistan on ADX
Explore Pakistan and India on ADX: Discover market dynamics, growth, and unique investment vehicles for GCC investors.
QNB launches DIFC’s first regulated tokenized money-market fund
Discover the innovative tokenized money market fund launched by QNB Group and Standard Chartered for enhanced investment opportunities.
THNDR Fintech Expands in MENA: From Egypt to UAE and Saudi Arabia
THNDR’s launch as ADX’s first remote retail trading member allows 4 million users across Egypt and MENA to invest in UAE-listed stocks and ETFs, enhancing retail market access, boosting liquidity, and supporting Abu Dhabi’s goal as a regional financial hub.
Tokenized ETFs Make the Leap to Europe’s Trading Floors
In early September, crypto exchange Kraken announced it would offer 60 tokenized U.S.-listed ETFs and stocks to European investors.
California Extends Carbon Market to 2045, Reinforcing Global Pricing Momentum
California extends its carbon market to 2045, reinforcing global carbon pricing momentum and boosting ETFs like KCCA, KRBN, and KEUA.
UAE Weekly Market Dashboard
GCC markets posted a mixed performance this past week, with investors balancing strong global equity momentum against softer energy prices. Regional benchmarks largely tracked international risk-on sentiment, but the retreat in oil and natural gas capped gains for energy-heavy Gulf bourses.Qatar outperformed peers, advancing 2.48%, boosted by strength in financials and resilient foreign inflows as […]
Carbon 101: Understanding Credits, Markets, and Investment Potential
Carbon credits are evolving from climate policy to global asset class. Explore compliance vs. voluntary markets, ETFs, and $1.5tn growth outlook
Private Markets in ETFs Face a Liquidity and Transparency Test
Private-asset ETFs like PRIV and PCMM bring private credit and equity exposure into daily-dealing wrappers.
From Wall Street to the Gulf: BlackRock’s ETF Tokenization Plan
For GCC investors, this shift could unlock 24/7 access, Sharia-compliant innovation, and deeper ETF liquidity—if regulation and safeguards keep pace.