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GCC ETF Quarterly Report Q3 2026: Assets, Flows and Market Developments

Reports · October 20, 2026

QUARTERLY SHARIAH ETF REPORT: Global market review with a GCC investor lens Q3 2026

Reports · October 9, 2026

GCC Market Monitor September 2026

Reports · September 16, 2026

US Market Monitor: SPDR ETFs — August 2026

Reports · September 8, 2026

Morgan Stanley's AI Infrastructure Thesis: Why Power Is the Next Bottleneck

Reports · August 7, 2026

Active ETFs Hit Record US$500 Billion Net Inflows YTD as Assets Reach US$2.56 Trillion

Reports · July 28, 2026

GCC ETF Quarterly Report Q3 2026: Assets, Flows and Market Developments

October 20, 2026

Tech & AI

Democrats Sweep US Midterms as Markets React Cautiously and Gold Rallies

Markets · November 4, 2026

AI Stocks Slide While Healthcare and Energy Hit Record Highs Signaling a Capital Rotation

Markets · November 1, 2026

Anthropic Files for Nasdaq IPO as Revenue and AI Compute Efficiency Surge

Analysis · October 27, 2026

Are Investors Buying Yesterday’s China?

ETF Trends · October 23, 2026

CoreWeave's troubles deepen following Elice's weak IPO debut as concerns spread across the AI industry

News · October 21, 2026

Chip Stocks Lose $1 Trillion as Investors Pour $3.8 Billion Into Leveraged ETF

News · October 18, 2026

Democrats Sweep US Midterms as Markets React Cautiously and Gold Rallies

Shariah

Comparing Three Global Sukuk ETFs: Lunate, iShares, and HSBC.

ETF Trends · October 29, 2026

Albilad CSOP vs. SAB Invest: comparing two Saudi-listed Hong Kong and China equity ETFs

Reports · October 14, 2026

QUARTERLY SHARIAH ETF REPORT: Global market review with a GCC investor lens Q3 2026

Reports · October 9, 2026

KIM Gold ETF Sharia launches on IDX, giving investors a new route to gold exposure

News · September 29, 2026

Beyond the Label: Due Diligence for Shariah-Compliant ETFs

Education · September 14, 2026

Types of Sukuk Structures Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Chose Ijarah for its Latest Offering

Education · September 3, 2026

Comparing Three Global Sukuk ETFs: Lunate, iShares, and HSBC.

October 29, 2026

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Nukoud Announces Collaboration with Morningstar to Advance GCC ETF Education and Research

October 20, 2026

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GCC ETF Quarterly Report Q3 2026: Assets, Flows and Market Developments

GCC-listed ETFs ended Q3 2026 with $9.16 billion in reported assets across 43 funds, with thematic strategies commanding 66% of the market. Year-to-date net flows turned negative at $19.6 million, though alternatives attracted $30 million in inflows.

October 20, 2026

QUARTERLY SHARIAH ETF REPORT: Global market review with a GCC investor lens Q3 2026

This quarterly Shariah ETF report provides a comprehensive global market review for Q3 2026, delivering insights tailored specifically for GCC investors interested in Islamic-compliant investment opportunities.

October 9, 2026

GCC Market Monitor September 2026

Comprehensive September 2026 GCC Markets Monitor tracking country-by-country equity performance, valuations, and key market drivers across all seven Gulf benchmark indices with macro backdrop analysis.

September 16, 2026

ETF Education

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Investing in Tadawul ETFs: A Beginner's Guide to the Saudi Arabian Stock Market

Unlock investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Master how Tadawul-listed ETFs work, liquidity factors, and growth drivers behind Vision 2030.

How to Use Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) to Navigate Oil Price Volatility in GCC Stocks

Protect your wealth against commodity and oil price volatility using automated dollar-cost averaging into GCC index and global sector ETFs.

November 3, 2026

Physical vs Synthetic ETFs: Which Is Safer for GCC Investors?

Physical ETFs buy index shares directly while synthetic ETFs use swap contracts with banks to track market returns. Both structures offer different benefits and risks for GCC investors.

October 29, 2026

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Investing & Themes

Nasdaq hits record as AMD and Meta power wider AI ETF rally

The Nasdaq Composite reached record territory this week as investors rushed into artificial-intelligence stocks, with major semiconductor and tech ETFs like QQQ and SMH posting significant gains.

September 24, 2026

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A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in India

India's rapidly expanding ETF market now includes 300+ schemes with ₹11.45 lakh crore in assets. ETFs combine index-based diversification with stock-like tradability, with data showing they often outperform actively managed funds.

August 14, 2026

H1 2026 Global ETF Flows Reach Record Highs as Momentum Accelerates

Global ETF markets reached an all-time high of $23.08 trillion in H1 2026 with $1.07 trillion in net inflows, while GCC-listed ETFs recorded $16.1 million in outflows, reflecting the region's concentrated market structure.

July 17, 2026

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Retail Investors Drive a New Wave of ETF Growth Across Europe

Retail investors are reshaping Europe's ETF market with trading volumes surging 55% in 2026. German retail ETF trades jumped 40% to €1.4bn daily, while UK activity nearly tripled and France more than doubled.

November 2, 2026

Saudi Arabia and UAE Latest Data Point to Economic Expansion Beyond Energy

Saudi Arabia has achieved a milestone with non-oil activities accounting for 55% of GDP for the first time, while the UAE's non-oil sector represents 79.2% of output. These developments reflect the GCC's ongoing economic diversification beyond oil and gas.

October 13, 2026

UAE Non-Oil Sector Growth Hits Fastest Pace Since December 2024

The UAE's non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in eight months during August, with the PMI climbing to 55.3. New orders and export demand accelerated significantly, though hiring remained constrained by regional uncertainty.

September 4, 2026

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Emirates NBD and BlackRock Launch Two Income Funds After $350 Million Partnership Milestone

Emirates NBD Asset Management and BlackRock have launched two income-focused investment funds following their first-year partnership milestone of $350 million in assets under management, expanding offerings to UAE retail and wealth clients.

Emaar's $3.4 Billion Buyout Could Trigger a UAE ETF Rebalance

Emaar Properties announced a $3.4 billion buyout of its 20.84% stake in Emaar Development, potentially triggering rebalancing for UAE-focused ETFs like iShares MSCI UAE if the subsidiary is removed from indices.

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DIP Holding IPO Raises AED 1.9 Billion, Sets DFM Listing for November 11

DIP Holding priced its IPO at AED 1.12 per share, raising AED 1.9 billion in the UAE's first 2026 offering. The company, valued at AED 9.7 billion, operates Dubai Investments Park and is set to list on DFM on November 11.

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Emirates NBD and BlackRock Launch Two Income Funds After $350 Million Partnership Milestone

Emaar's $3.4 Billion Buyout Could Trigger a UAE ETF Rebalance

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DIP Holding IPO Raises AED 1.9 Billion, Sets DFM Listing for November 11

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Investing in Tadawul ETFs: A Beginner's Guide to the Saudi Arabian Stock Market

Unlock investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Master how Tadawul-listed ETFs work, liquidity factors, and growth drivers behind Vision 2030.

Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps 9% as Oil Prices Surge Above $90

Saudi Aramco reported a 9% increase in third-quarter adjusted net income to $31.2 billion, exceeding expectations as Brent crude surged above $90 per barrel amid regional supply concerns.