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Tadawul Approves Albilad Capital as Market Maker for Three Saudi ETFs
The Saudi Exchange approved Albilad Capital as market maker for three Saudi ETFs starting September 21, 2026, with strict liquidity requirements including 80% minimum order presence and maximum 2% bid-ask spreads.
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UAE Launches Second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk With 5-Year Tenor
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced its second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk offering with a 5-year tenor on September 17, 2026. The issuance follows exceptional demand for the inaugural 2-year sukuk, which was oversubscribed nearly 9 times.
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Turkish Stocks Limit Down as Crisis Deepens. TURKI ETF Sees Big Volume
Turkish stocks suffered a sharp selloff as a liquidity crisis spread from investment funds to the broader market. The BIST 100 index fell 5.54% and triggered a circuit breaker after redemption problems at multiple asset managers.
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Amman Stock Exchange Extends 2026 Rally as Profits and Trading Activity Rise
The Amman Stock Exchange has extended its 2026 rally to 4,092.95 points, driven by 14.3% growth in corporate profits and significantly increased trading activity. The performance is attracting attention from GCC investors despite Jordan remaining underrepresented in regional portfolios.
GCC Stocks Under Pressure as Conflict Escalation Pushes Oil Above $100
GCC stock markets declined on Wednesday as Middle East conflict escalation drove oil above $100, threatening energy infrastructure and shipping routes. Abu Dhabi and Oman bucked the trend with gains while most regional bourses closed lower.
ADGM AUM Rises 54% as Abu Dhabi Draws Fund Managers
Abu Dhabi Global Market's assets under management surged 54% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, attracting major global fund managers including Capital Group, Man Group, and Bain Capital.
ADX and Colombo Stock Exchange Sign MoU as Tabadul Expansion Comes Into View
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Colombo Stock Exchange signed an MoU on September 7, 2026, strengthening capital-market ties. Colombo is exploring membership in ADX's Tabadul network, which connects over $1 trillion in combined market capitalization.
Saudi Exchange and Muqassa Roll Out Structural Upgrades to the Derivatives Market
Saudi Arabia's derivatives market received significant structural enhancements on August 19, 2026, including one-year fee waivers, margin optimizations, and new market-making agreements to boost liquidity and participation.
Oman Gains Weight in MSCI Frontier Markets as OMIF Joins the Index
Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIF) has been added to the MSCI Frontier Markets Index less than two months after its July listing, boosting Oman's representation in the benchmark to 5.09%.
L'IMAD's $8.6 Billion AD Ports Take-Private Puts UAE Indexes and ETFs in Focus
L'IMAD Holding Company has offered AED 6.25 per share to acquire AD Ports Group in an $8.6 billion deal that could reshape UAE stock indexes and alter exposure for index-tracking ETF investors across the GCC.
Thndr Now Handles a Quarter of Egypt’s Brokerage Trading
Thndr Securities Brokerage now accounts for 25.1% of Egyptian Exchange brokerage trading value, up from 14.1% in Q1 2026, signaling the fintech app's transformation into a major retail investment channel.
ADX Becomes First MENA Exchange to Offer AI-Powered Real-Time Market Data Access
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has launched AI-powered real-time market data access through ChatGPT and Claude, becoming the first MENA exchange to offer this capability. Investors can now query live prices in natural language without specialist terminals or complex API setups.
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