Fitch sees varying effects on Sukuk, Gulf debt market liquidity
Fitch assesses liquidity using Bloomberg’s Liquidity Assessment scores, which indicate security-level liquidity...
Tag : GCC
Middle East tensions: Fitch issues outlook for sukuk issuances
While about 84% of Fitch-rated sukuk in the GCC countries were rated investment grade, 63.2% was in the ‘A’ category, while 90% of issuers were on Stable Outlooks...
Oman secures ‘favourable outlook’ in new global investment index
Oman's performance is characterised by a strong resilience rating of 55.05. Its risk score is exceptionally low at 27.5...
Gulf bank deposits hit USD 2.3 trillion, assets top USD 3.9 trillion as 2025 ends
The balance sheet growth comes amid the backdrop of the listed Gulf banks reporting significant record third-quarter profits...
BYD Americas CEO Stella Li hails Middle East as homeland for EV innovation
Stella Li said BYD is investing heavily in the Middle East, constructing a strong dealer network and introducing advanced technology...
UAE, Saudi Arabia to lead sukuk issuances in 2026: S&P
S&P expects new issuers to tap the Islamic finance market in 2026 to diversify their investor base and secure more competitive pricing than conventional bonds...
Amid geopolitical volatilities, Jordan’s tourism sector sees 7% revenue jump
Jordan’s tourism sector has exceeded its 2024 targets for visitor numbers and revenue under the country's Economic Modernisation Vision...
Gulf moves beyond oil reliance
With risks now seen as lower, more investors are willing to compete for opportunities in the Gulf than ever before...
Saudi Arabia and Italy plan direct flights in diplomatic expansion
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy are witnessing steady growth, with the trade volume between the two countries reaching 966 million euro in the first half of 2025...
IF Insights: Rachel Reeves eyes fast trade agreement with Gulf nations
Britain estimated that a GCC trade deal would contribute 1.6 billion pounds a year to British economic output, or 0.06% of annual GDP...