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ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
GCC Asset Management Hits $2.7 Trillion as Retail Leads Growth
GCC asset management reached $2.7 trillion in 2025 with a 10% annual increase, driven by rapid retail investor growth outpacing institutional capital. Retail assets grew 14% versus 9% institutional, signaling stronger ETF adoption and market liquidity.
PIF Net Profit Leaps 153% to SAR 65.2B in 2025; Assets Top SAR 4.5T
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.
Lunate Rebrands Entire ETF Platform, Marking the End of the Chimera ETF Brand
All Chimera ETFs to Become Lunate ETFs Effective July 1, 2026
State Street Secures Fund Administration License in Saudi Arabia
Global custodian State Street has obtained a Managing Investment and Operating Funds (MIOF) license from Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority, enabling the firm to establish, operate, and administer funds within the Kingdom.
Best Shariah ETFs in 2026: The Complete Guide to 79 Islamic ETFs Worldwide
The Shariah-compliant ETF list is larger than most retail guides suggest.
Top GCC ETFs: Local and International Listings Explained
The Gulf's $4.3 trillion equity market offers two distinct ETF investment routes: locally listed products on regional exchanges and internationally listed funds on global exchanges. This guide explains structural differences in currency exposure, liquidity, regulation, and tax treatment.
Lunate’s GCCDIV Launches With a 6.2% Yield, Challenging EM Equity and Debt
Lunate's new GCCDIV ETF launched on ADX with a 6.2% dividend yield, tracking 20 Shariah-compliant GCC dividend stocks.
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Best ETFs in Saudi Arabia (KSA): Top Picks and Full Market Guide (June 2026)
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul exchange offers 13 listed ETFs with zero-fee options and $665 million in AUM. Top performers include Albilad MSCI US Equity ETF (ABMSCIE) with 33.49% 1-year returns, making KSA attractive for GCC and international investors.
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Best ETFs in the UAE: Top Picks and Full Market Guide (June 2026)
The UAE ETF market has expanded to 24 listed funds offering diverse investment options including domestic equities, global themes, Shariah-compliant strategies, and commodities. This comprehensive guide covers top-performing UAE equity ETFs ranked by AUM and YTD returns.
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Best ETFs in the GCC: Top Picks and Full Market Guide (June 2026)
The GCC ETF market has grown to approximately $9.35 billion in AUM across 39 listed funds in June 2026. This guide highlights the best-performing ETFs, including new thematic products in quantum computing, AI infrastructure, and luxury goods.
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Can the GCC Economy Bounce Back with 8.1% Growth in 2027?
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.
UAE Equities Lead GCC Rally as US-Iran Accord Reduces Regional Risk
GCC markets delivered strong gains on June 16, 2026 following a preliminary US-Iran accord that reduced regional conflict fears. Dubai surged 1.7% and Abu Dhabi gained 1.6% as investors responded to lower geopolitical risk premiums.