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Egypt’s Central Bank Bars Credit for Capital Increases and Dividend Payouts
The Central Bank of Egypt has instructed banks to stop granting credit facilities used to finance company capital increases or dividend distributions,…
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Bahrain’s Central Bank Reports Solid Liquidity and Credit Growth at Second Board Meeting of 2026
Manama — The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) held its second Board of Directors meeting for 2026 on 21 June, chaired by…
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US Dollar Outlook 2026: Higher for Longer Rates Keep the Dollar Supported, But Upside Is Becoming More Selective
The US dollar enters the second half of 2026 with a firmer tone, supported by sticky inflation, a restrictive Fed, resilient jobs,…
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Bloomberg: Prince Alwaleed’s Fortune Climbs About US$10 Billion in 2026 as the SpaceX Bet Pays Off
The fortune of Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has climbed to a decade high of just over US$27 billion, according to…
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Egyptian Listed Banks Enter the 2026 Earnings Test From a Strong Q1 Profit Base
Egyptian listed banks delivered strong Q1 2026 profitability, led by CIB, QNB Egypt, Housing and Development Bank, ADIB Egypt, and Faisal Islamic…
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Egypt Doubles Down on Privatization: Draft State-Ownership Policy Targets a 65% Private-Sector Share and 7% Growth by 2030
Egypt has unveiled the draft of a more ambitious second edition of its State Ownership Policy, the framework that defines where the…
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UAE Opens Government Sukuk to the Public for the First Time, From Just 1,000 Dirhams
The United Arab Emirates has opened its sovereign debt market to ordinary investors for the first time, launching an inaugural Sovereign Retail…
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Kuwait Targets Oil Output Recovery to 2 Million Barrels per Day Within a Week
Kuwait has started raising oil production after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, targeting output of more than 2 million barrels…
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Three GCC Central Banks Hold Interest Rates After US Federal Reserve Decision
Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE keep interest rates steady after the US Federal Reserve holds rates, while Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman…
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US–Iran Deal Could Help Egypt Recover Suez Canal Revenues, But US$10 Billion Will Not Return Overnight
A reported interim agreement between Washington and Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could improve sentiment toward regional maritime routes, but…
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Dubai Real Estate Enters a More Selective Phase as Regional Risk Tests Demand
Dubai’s residential property market is no longer moving with the same broad momentum that defined the previous boom. The latest data points…
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Kuwait Imported 75.95 Tonnes of Precious Metals in Early 2026 as Demand Front-Loaded Before a Spring Slowdown
Kuwait imported about 75.95 tonnes of precious metals, diamonds and related jewellery items during the first four months of 2026, according to…
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