Investing & Themes
Thematic investing ideas spanning sectors, regions, and strategies.
Saudi Arabia Fully Opens Its Capital Market to Foreign Investors
Saudi Arabia has taken a decisive step in the evolution of its capital markets, fully opening the Saudi stock market to all categories of foreign investors for the first time. Effective Sunday, February 1, overseas institutions, funds, and eligible entities can now invest directly in shares listed on the main market, the Tadawul All Share […]
GCC Sovereign wealth funds to lead $500 billion tokenization opportunity
Explore the role of GCC sovereign wealth funds in the anticipated $500 billion tokenization growth across the region.
Global resilience is redefining opportunity across GCC markets and ETFs
The global economy is entering 2026 with an unexpected degree of resilience. Despite persistent trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and uneven regional momentum, growth has held steady rather than slowed sharply. The International Monetary Fund projects world output to expand 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, broadly matching the pace of growth seen in […]
Saudi Public Funds Hit $58bn, Redefining GCC Market Dynamics.
Explore the impact of the Saudi Public Fund on Gulf capital markets and its significant growth in assets and confidence.
Wahed’s New UCITS ETFs Set a New Standard for Shariah and Ethical Investing
Explore Wahed UCITS ETF, a pioneer in Shariah-compliant investments combined with ethical human rights screening.
World Bank forecasts UAE economy to grow over 5% in 2026-27
Explore the World Bank's outlook for the UAE, forecasting a 5.0% economic expansion in 2026 amidst global uncertainties.
GCC ETF market monitor – 2025 annual review. The year of thematic ETFs
Find out how the GCC ETF industry evolved in 2025, featuring new ETFs that cater to advanced themes and Shariah compliance.
Gold’s 2025 Super-Cycle: From Trading Screens to the Gold Souk
Explore the dynamics of the gold souk in 2025 as gold transforms into a precious macro narrative.
Invest ETFs: Complete Guide for ETF Investing in the GCC 2026
Learn why investing in ETFs is essential in modern portfolios and how to effectively invest ETFs for greater returns.
What Fund Selectors Look for When Choosing and Comparing ETFs
Explore the world of ETF fund selectors and understand their role in navigating the vast market of exchange-traded funds.
Lunate’s Boreas to launch thematic ETF on AI infrastructure on ADX
Explore Boreas and its new AIPOWR ETF, designed to track AI-related data and power supply infrastructure.
“Magnificent 7” U.S. Tech Giants Propel AI-Driven Growth Across GCC Tech ETFs
Strong quarterly results from Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple are boosting GCC tech ETFs, as investors capitalize on AI innovation and regional digital transformation opportunities.