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Global · Jun 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Moody's Ratings has affirmed the United Arab Emirates' sovereign credit rating at Aa2 with a stable outlook, the agency confirmed on Friday…
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IMF · Jun 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Bahrain markets a new 10-year U.S. dollar sovereign bond at a yield near 7.5%, testing investor appetite for GCC credit. The transaction…
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International Organizations · Jun 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Egypt targets natural gas production of 6.6 bcf/d by 2027 from ~4.1 bcf/d. Shell resumed Mediterranean drilling, four new wells add 120…
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International Organizations · May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Kuwait’s sovereign ratings remain firmly anchored — S&P at AA-/A-1+ and Moody’s at A1 (both stable, 22 May 2026), Fitch at AA-/stable…
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International Organizations · May 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Fitch's latest UAE rating action sends a clear message: the country's credit strength remains intact, but the economic transmission channels from regional…
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International Organizations · May 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Moody's affirmation of Saudi Arabia at Aa3 with a stable outlook highlights how sovereign strength is increasingly being assessed through fiscal buffers,…
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International Organizations · May 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Oman's fiscal position improved significantly in the first quarter of 2026, with the budget deficit falling sharply despite oil revenue timing rules…
Read more → Moody’s Ratings has affirmed the United Arab Emirates’ sovereign credit rating at Aa2 with a stable outlook, the agency confirmed on Friday 12 June 2026. The decision keeps the UAE firmly within the high investment grade band and reflects continued confidence in the strength of the economy and the durability of its public finances. Moody’s…
Bahrain markets a new 10-year U.S. dollar sovereign bond at a yield near 7.5%, testing investor appetite for GCC credit. The transaction reflects continued access to international markets, supported by GCC backing, resilient non-oil activity and active policy response, even as fiscal consolidation remains central.
Egypt targets natural gas production of 6.6 bcf/d by 2027 from ~4.1 bcf/d. Shell resumed Mediterranean drilling, four new wells add 120 mmcf/d, a 5-year, USD 5.7bn plan targets 480 wells. LNG imports hit a record 9.01 Mt in 2025.
Kuwait’s sovereign ratings remain firmly anchored — S&P at AA-/A-1+ and Moody’s at A1 (both stable, 22 May 2026), Fitch at AA-/stable — as accumulated sovereign wealth (Moody’s: ~4–5x GDP; Fitch: NFA at 607% of GDP) cushions the impact of the Strait of Hormuz oil-export shock.
Fitch’s latest UAE rating action sends a clear message: the country’s credit strength remains intact, but the economic transmission channels from regional conflict are becoming more visible. Fitch affirmed the UAE at AA- with a Stable Outlook, supported by low government debt, strong external assets, high GDP per capita, and Abu Dhabi’s large sovereign net…
Moody’s affirmation of Saudi Arabia at Aa3 with a stable outlook highlights how sovereign strength is increasingly being assessed through fiscal buffers, export flexibility, infrastructure resilience and the ability to absorb geopolitical shocks. Key insights: Moody’s expects higher oil prices to offset much of the pressure from lower production and exports, with Brent assumed around…
Oman’s fiscal position improved significantly in the first quarter of 2026, with the budget deficit falling sharply despite oil revenue timing rules that mean the latest rise in crude prices has not yet fully appeared in government accounts. Key insights: Oman recorded a Q1 2026 budget deficit of OMR 25 million, compared with OMR 136…