Gulf’s debt markets all set for major growth in 2026: Fitch outlook
About 84% of Fitch-rated GCC sukuk are investment-grade, and 90% of issuers...
Markets
Solid boost for Oman’s economy as property, hospitality sectors accelerate in Q3 2025
Average property prices in Oman's capital currently range from 80,000 to 200,000...
MENA Watch: Region’s digital economy becomes the ‘new oil’
Capital markets are beginning to call the bluff, as roughly ten digital‑first...
Saudi Arabia restructures USD 32 billion sukuk to strengthen debt strategy, local market
The NDMC issued new sukuk totalling SR60.3 billion in five tranches with...
Kuwait moves to control inflation & regulate prices with new committee
The Inflation Committee, on the other hand, will evaluate regional and global...
The socio-economic minefield called South Sudan
Factors exacerbating South Sudan’s oil revenue decline include volatile global oil prices,...
UAE debt capital markets grow 13% in Q3 to reach USD 294.4 billion
UAE was the second-largest issuer of sukuk and environmental, social, and governance...
High interest regime over? ECB, BoC loosen monetary policies
ECB President Christine Lagarde said that the central bank needs more time...
MENA Watch: Region shows potential for increased investment opportunities
The corporate sector in the six-member GCC and sovereigns in the larger...
Bank of England policymakers split over future path for rates
The Bank of England raised interest rates for the tenth time in...