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ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
UAE and Saudi Arabia Lead Arab FDI Rankings in 2025
The UAE and Saudi Arabia accounted for 67.7 percent of Arab FDI inflows in 2025, reinforcing the structural case for GCC capital markets and ETFs tracking them despite a 10 percent regional decline.
SpaceX Joins the Nasdaq-100: Implications for Global ETFs and GCC Investors
SpaceX achieved the fastest-ever Nasdaq-100 inclusion just 15 days after its IPO, automatically pulling the $2 trillion company into hundreds of global ETFs. GCC investors holding Nasdaq-100 index funds now gain automatic exposure to the space exploration giant.
A Guide to ADX Cross-Listed ETFs from the US versus Locally Listed ETFs
Cross-listing is about access rather than compromise.
Oil Prices Today: What They Mean for Oil ETFs and GCC Investors
Brent crude rallied to $79 per barrel following U.S. strikes and Iranian tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, while OPEC+ continues restoring production. For GCC investors, the market remains caught between geopolitical risks and rising supply fundamentals.
Oman GDP Grows 2.6% as GCC Investors Watch MSX
Oil, Gas and Services Lift Q1 Growth
Ghaf Benefits and UAE Pension Schemes to Boost GCC Capital Markets and ETFs
Ghaf Benefits, launched by Abu Dhabi-based Lunate, introduces the UAE's Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme, replacing traditional lump-sum gratuity with monthly contributions to regulated investment funds offering six diversified strategies.
Kuwait Stocks Pause as H1 Trading Value Falls 22%
Boursa Kuwait Liquidity Slows, But June Points to Rotation
Egypt’s Markets Gain Support as Its Football Team Captures Hearts at the World Cup
Egypt reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF unlocking $1.64 billion in fresh financing, with the fund raising its FY2026/27 real GDP growth forecast to 4.6%. The milestone reflects steady progress in the country's economic reform program despite inflation and geopolitical headwinds.
Lunate USGRWTH ETF vs. SP Fund SPUS ETF: The Key Differentiator is MAG7
USGRWTH and SPUS offer Shariah-compliant U.S. equity exposure, but differ significantly in MAG7 allocation, trading venue, and investor suitability. USGRWTH provides local ADX access for GCC investors, while SPUS offers greater liquidity and scale on NYSE.
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GCC Capital Markets Quarterly Review: Q2 2026
GCC equity markets experienced elevated volatility in Q2 2026 as geopolitical tensions eased and oil prices fell 38.4%. Dubai led regional performance with 9.6% gains, while oil-sensitive markets like Muscat declined 8.1%.
Opinion: with price limits removed, ETFs on ADX are about to get a lot better
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange is removing daily price limits on ETFs effective August 3, 2026, allowing funds to track their underlying assets in real time rather than being frozen at artificial bands during volatile sessions.
Saudi PMI Hits Four-Month High as Consumer Spending growth 6%
Saudi Arabia's PMI reached 53.3 in June, its strongest reading in four months, driven by resilient domestic demand and improved business confidence. The Kingdom's economic resilience is significantly influencing GCC-focused ETFs as it accounts for the largest share of regional equity benchmarks.