MENA debt issuances have touched record highs in Q1 2025. Will the uptick continue in subsequent quarters?...
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ESG and Sustainable Investing might seem to be related but both are distinct concepts. The GCC nations transition towards cleaner energy portrays a buoyant outlook for ESG and sustainable investing....
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The GCC countries have increasingly focused on privatization of state-owned enterprises to reduce dependency on oil and diversify their economies....
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Debt markets in the MENA region, although being smaller and less established, have benefited from the low-interest rate environment following COVID-19....
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Increasing interest rates have been the major economic factor affecting the banking sector globally and in Kuwait. In 2023, interest rates are expected to increase further....
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GCC IPOs witnessed a sharp uptick in 2022 compared to the previous year with higher oil prices, comparatively lower inflation and stronger economic growth providing a positive platform for companies t...
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ESG Sukuk is gaining momentum in GCC with green and sustainability sukuk making up 80% of the green bonds issued till H1 2022....
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GCC markets were more resilient than global markets in August supply uncertainties keep energy prices at elevated levels....
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The conglomerate with 100+ entities in nine business segments seems immune to global volatility...
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Comparing the IPO performance in H1 2022 to H1 2021...
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Gold, which is generally considered as a safe haven investment has not been preferred this time by investors owing to aggressive monetary tightening and high levels of inflation...
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The future of the healthcare in Saudi Arabia, in line with Vison 2030 of the government will be driven by value-based care where the system is built around the patient rather than the health instituti...
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Kuwait’s All Share Index fell by 5.3% in the month of June as negativity in global markets caught up to the GCC region. The risk-off sentiment among investors due to global economic growth concerns ...
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GCC Markets turn Bearish in May due to stung by Global economy and Inflation...
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Overview of monthly market performance of GCC & Global Markets...
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A brief note on the observations made on the biggest and fastest GCC wealth creators over the last 10-year period (2012-21)....
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GCC markets rise in Feb 2022 supported by oil prices...
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U.S. inflation has surged to the highest levels seen since 1990 at 6.2% (Y/Y) due to factors such as higher shelter and car prices, which are both expected to continue rising as 2022 starts. The Feder...
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GCC composite index ended 2021 with gains of 31.4% with Abu Dhabi being the best performer gaining 68.2%, supported by sharp recovery in oil prices...
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Kuwait’s All Share index gained 27% in 2021, top gainer being Consumer Discretionary sector with returns of 63.3%, reflecting recovery in oil prices....
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Harvesting alpha with ESG Investing as ESG indices outperform their conventional indices...
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