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Egypt inflation eases to 12.7% as food prices decline

Lower food prices moderated nationwide inflation in August, but housing, utilities and transport costs remained elevated and may keep monetary easing cautious. Source: Arab News (https://www.arabnews.com/business/egypt-inflation-eases-to-127-in-august-as-food-prices-fall-3001202)

September 10, 2026106 views

Investment

Mubadala takes stake in China's Luckin Coffee in $1bn deal

The Abu Dhabi sovereign investor is backing China's largest coffee chain as it deepens its Asia allocation and gains exposure to technology-enabled consumer growth. Source: The National (https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/09/10/mubadala-to-take-stake-in-chinas-luckin-coffee-in-1bn-deal/)

September 10, 202699 views

Market Analysis

Oil gains as Treasury buybacks lift gold and Bitcoin

Brent headed for a second weekly gain while lower-yield expectations and a weaker dollar supported sharp advances in gold and Bitcoin. Source: The National (https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/21/oil-heads-for-weekly-gain-while-gold-and-bitcoin-jump-on-us-treasury-buyback-plans/)

August 22, 202684 views

Company News

AD Ports appoints HSBC to advise on L'imad takeover proposal

The Dh6.25-a-share proposal values AD Ports at Dh31.8 billion and offers minority investors a 23% premium to the pre-offer closing price. Source: The National (https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/21/ad-ports-group-hires-hsbc-to-advise-on-limad-takeover-bid/)

August 22, 202697 views

Investment

Saudi Arabia targets $2.5tn mineral opportunity in the Arabian Shield

The kingdom is expanding geological exploration and mining investment to turn its western mineral belt into a new source of industrial growth and export revenue. Source: The National (https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/21/what-is-the-arabian-shield-and-why-is-saudi-arabia-keen-to-dig-in/)

August 22, 2026149 views

Stock Market

Closing Bell: Saudi main index edges up to 10,589 as breadth turns negative

Tadawul's All Share Index added 0.43 percent on Thursday to close at 10,589.72, but decliners outnumbered advancers 129 to 112 — a narrow session carried by a handful of names rather than a broad rally. Source: Arab News (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2652822/business-economy)

July 30, 2026101 views

Economy

Saudi construction awards hit 2026 high of $8bn in May, led by infrastructure

Saudi Arabia awarded 18 construction projects worth more than SR30 billion in May, its biggest monthly haul of 2026, with infrastructure dominating and 20 more awards expected in June. Source: Arab News (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2647366/business-economy)

June 17, 20264787 views

Stock Market

UAE stocks rally as markets reopen to US-Iran de-escalation, Dubai jumps 3%

Abu Dhabi and Dubai exchanges rebounded on June 16 in their first session after the holiday, with Emaar, Emirates NBD, FAB and Aldar leading a relief rally on the preliminary peace deal. Source: Zawya (https://www.zawya.com/en/capital-markets/equities/mideast-stocks-uae-stocks-climb-as-markets-reopen-to-us-iran-peace-deal-h2181zes)

June 17, 2026456 views

Stock Market

TASI rises 0.45% to close at 11,145 as insurers and food names lead

Saudi Arabia’s main index closed higher on June 16 with turnover of SR4.65 billion, though market breadth stayed negative as gains concentrated in insurance and food stocks. Source: Arab News (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2647412/business-economy)

June 17, 2026261 views

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