There has been a flurry of bond issuances by the GCC countries, so far. Could the pace of issuance continue?
Read MoreAccording to IATA, revenue of airlines in GCC region is expected to decline by 56% in 2020.Tech enabled processes such as self-service check-in and contactless health screening are likely to become integral part of the check-in process.
Read MoreLearn how has the cost of capital progressed in the GCC over the years? What has been the impact of Covid-19? For Which GCC countries cost of capital has moved?
Read MoreBoursa Kuwait surges on its debut following its successful listing on the stock exchange. Could it spur further privatization and divestments?
Read MoreHow has Covid-19 impacted Capex Utilization by Saudi Corporates in 2020 and the outlook for 2021?
Read MoreThe 2020 stock market crash has impacted the sectors of the GCC economy in different ways. Which sectors have fallen the most during this crash? Which sectors made the most gains?
Read MoreHow has liquidity in Saudi stock changed in the light of COVID-19?What factors have driven market liquidity?
Read MoreWhat makes GCC’s fiscal position vulnerable? How have COVID-19 and the measures to contain its spread heightened the fiscal challenges faced by the GCC?
Read MoreMany GCC stock indices have high dividend payout ratios of greater than 50%.Speculation of dividend cuts triggered a sellof in Kuwaiti banks.
Read MoreThe lack of future return expectations for the Tadawul index has been a hurdle for investors willing to consider Saudi stock market in their portfolio.
Read MoreWith Global COVID-19 cases exceeding higher than 10 million, how have markets reacted to it? what kind re-opening strategies are being followed by countries?
Read MoreWhile some sectors in Kuwait like airlines came to an absolute standstill, some sectors like technology stand to gain from the lockdown. How has this reflected in their equity performance?
Read MoreThe economic disruption caused by COVID19 has changed the landscape for financial and real assets, causing Global fund houses to revise their long-term Capital market expectations.
Read MoreWhat drives the performance of the asset classes in the light of COVID19 and lower oil prices? How has the impact been thus far?
Read MorePrevalence of buy-and-hold culture perpetuated by scarcity of sukuk issues had led to dearth of liquidity in secondary markets.
Read MoreWhat has caused many investors to dump GCC REITs, many of which trade at 52 week lows? UAE and Saudi listed REITs worst affected. Did Covid-19 excarcebate the already struggling REITs, particlularly in UAE? What is the scope for their recovery?
Read MoreThe recent collapse in oil prices caused by demand destruction on account of COVID -19 was exacerbated by the OPEC+ disagreement
Read MoreTo cushion the impact caused by the twin shock of COVID-19 and low oil prices, GCC governments need to act fast and consider massive measures to alleviate economic pain and steer it in the path of recovery.
Read MoreOn an overall basis, GCC economy is expected to contract by 2.7 percent in 2020. Due to lower oil income receipts and increasing expenditures to combat the covid-19 pandemic, fiscal deficit for GCC is expected to be at 10.4 percent of GDP.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 outbreak has led to a severe economic downturn and has affected numerous sectors of the economy. Amazon, Netflix, Zoom among others emerge as winners from the COVID crisis.
Read MoreAs the coronavirus imperils gulf economies, the GCC governments and central banks unleash unparalleled economic measures.
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