Breather for Keir Starmer as UK pulls off GCC trade deal
The trade deal will remove an estimated 580 million pounds in duties a year, based on current UK exports to the GCC, said the Department for Business and Trade...
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Saudi Arabia leads GCC fixed income market in Q1 2026 surge
Saudi Arabia GCC fixed income market dominates Q1 2026 as the Kingdom captures majority share of regional issuances, highlighting strong investor appetite and expanding debt market activity...
S&P Global Ratings sees sukuk issuance dip tied to Middle East conflict
As per S&P Global Ratings, total issuance reached USD 62.4 billion in Q1 2026, compared with USD 52.6 billion seen in the similar period in 2025...
Fitch sees varying effects on Sukuk, Gulf debt market liquidity
Fitch assesses liquidity using Bloomberg’s Liquidity Assessment scores, which indicate security-level liquidity...
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...