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A Guide to the Best SUKUK ETFs
The UAE launched a Retail Sukuk Initiative in October 2025, making government-backed Treasury Sukuk accessible to retail investors from AED 1,000. Discover the best sukuk ETFs for GCC investors as the global sukuk market expands from $1.38 trillion in 2025 to projected $4.19 trillion by 2034.
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.
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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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%.
Global ETFs Close Q1 at a Record $626B in Net Inflows
The global ETF industry achieved record-breaking performance in Q1 2026 with $626B in net inflows, despite a 4.98% S&P 500 decline in March. Equity ETFs dominated flows at $1.495 trillion, while fixed income and commodity ETFs showed strong investor appetite across major asset classes.
ADX energy weathers the Iran war as volatility triples and turnover doubles
An Abu Dhabi energy basket of nine stocks remained essentially flat during the Iran-Israel conflict window despite volatility tripling to 38.9% and crude rallying 25%. Individual stocks showed wide dispersion, with Fertiglobe gaining 19.2% while TAQA fell 8.1%.
GCC ETF Market Monitor: Q1 2026 Review
The GCC ETF market entered Q1 2026 in a consolidation phase, with activity remaining elevated but growth slowing. Total assets held broadly steady over the quarter, while trading levels pointed to continued repositioning and as a reaction to geopolitical news rather than a meaningful new capital deployment. Global macro conditions set a challenging backdrop.
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.
GCC Equities Extend Gains in October 2025 as UAE and Saudi Drive Regional Momentum
Explore the recent trends in GCC exchanges with the MSCI GCC Index climbing 1.2% in October 2025. Discover more now.
GCC ETF Market Monitor of October 2025
Explore the ETF October performance in the GCC, highlighting gold's role and the impact of Shariah-compliant investments.