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August 31, 2026 AGBI

War makes things worse for Qatars sluggish stock index

Qatars stock index lags its Gulf peers as weak earnings growth, dwindling foreign investor interest and a dearth of initial public offerings weigh on the market, experts say.

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August 26, 2026 AGBI

Qatars lending slowdown since World Cup deepens

Public borrowing from Qatari banks has fallen by $5 billion since the Iran war began, while private-sector credit has barely grown as the conflict deepens an investment slowdown following the countrys hosting of the 2022 football World Cup.

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August 25, 2026 AGBI

Qatar repatriates $13bn to shore up domestic banks

Qatar has increased its foreign-currency deposits at domestic banks by $13 billion since the US-Israeli war on Iran began, easing liquidity pressures as non-resident deposits dwindled.

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April 09, 2026 Arab Times

Resilient GCC markets offer opportunities amid short-term disruptions

While geopolitical tensions may trigger short-term market disruptions, resilient GCC economies and disciplined investment strategies continue to create selective opportunities for long-term investors.

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April 08, 2026 AGBI

Kuwaits fiscal safety net will shield it from worst of Iran war

Kuwait might need to expand alternative oil pipeline routes to insulate the economy from the recurring threat of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz

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April 05, 2026 MENAFN

Markaz: Kuwait market resilient despite global sell-off and escalating geopolitical tensions

Kuwait Financial Centre Markaz stated in its Monthly Market Review report that Kuwait equities remained resilient in March 2026, despite sharp drawdowns in global equity markets.

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March 24, 2026 Muscat Stock Exchange

Macro & Markets: GCC - March 2026

Muscat Stock Exchange continues to support market liquidity, broaden the investor base, and strengthen integration with regional and international markets.

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March 17, 2026 Global Finance

Kuwait Returns To The Global Debt Market

The new debt law helps cushion the impact of oil price volatility and enables Kuwait to use external borrowing to fund deficits rather than eroding fiscal buffers, while continuing to support infrastructure projects under Vision 2035.

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March 04, 2026 MENAFN

Markaz: Kuwait markets remained resilient in February as geopolitical risks add uncertainty

The performance of Kuwait equities remained resilient in February 2026, while the performance of other GCC markets was mixed.

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February 12, 2026 AGBI

Kuwaits dedication to AI rollout faces challenges

Kuwait has just five data centres but more will be needed to meet requirements that sensitive data be handled in-country

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July 30, 2025 BIM - Tiruchirappalli

ARTHA-2025 - A Finance Conclave of BIM Trichy

Marmore CEO M. R. Raghu was invited to speak at ARTHA-2025 A Finance Conclave of BIM Trichy on 25th July about the "Sustainable Finance in Action: Greening the Balance Sheet"

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July 28, 2025 Great Lakes

Career Acceleration Program - Great Lakes

Marmore CEO M. R. Raghu was invited to speak at GreatLakes on 24th July about the "Jane Street saga and its implications for various stakeholders."

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