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ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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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.
Understanding Lunate's New Chimera Solactive GCC Shariah Dividend ETF (GCCDIV)
GCCDIV IOP, ETF is set to launch in the second half of June
What India's Gold ETF Revolution Reveals About the Future of GCC ETF Markets
India's gold ETF market has surged from $2.5B to $18.3B in four years, with retail investor participation tripling. This structural shift offers valuable lessons for developing ETF markets across the GCC region.
Why Does IHC’s AED 1.8 Billion Buyback Matter for CHADX15 Investors?
International Holding Company's AED 1.8 billion share buyback programme has significant implications for CHADX15 ETF investors, as IHC accounts for approximately 32% of the fund's assets.
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Jobs report rattles markets, should investors brace for an imminent rate hike?
A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report has rattled global markets and reduced expectations for near-term interest rate cuts, sending Treasury yields higher and equity markets lower. For GCC investors, the implications are significant as Gulf currencies remain closely pegged to the U.S. dollar.
GCC Markets Show Resilience as U.S. Jobs Report Triggers Global Risk-Off Mood
Global markets sold off sharply after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report raised expectations for higher interest rates, but GCC indices demonstrated relative resilience supported by oil prices and local earnings momentum.
GCC Update - May 2026
GCC equity markets posted mixed results in May 2026 as WTI crude fell 17% and the UAE exited OPEC. Qatar Exchange gained 0.6% and Bahrain 0.4%, while Saudi Arabia's TASI declined 1.0%.