Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

Technology, gaming investors doubled Nasdaq-100 returns: report

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Investors who focused on the technology and gaming themes achieved significantly higher returns than the Nasdaq-100 over the past decade, says a new analysis from trading and investing platform etoro.

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UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, VARA sign MoU

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

The UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (UAE FIU) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have signed an MoU to strengthen joint coordination in combating financial crime involving virtual assets.

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UAE outward FDI hits $63.353bn in 2025: UNCTAD

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Outward foreign direct investment (FDI) flows from the UAE reached $63.353 billion in 2025, as the country's outward FDI stock stood at $402.729 billion at the end of the year, compared with $55.560 billion in 2010.

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6th IMFC Deputies held under Saudi chairmanship

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

The sixth meeting of the Deputies of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) has emphasised the importance of boosting global cooperation and coordinating economic policies to address geopolitical challenges and support sustainable economic growth.

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Saudi SDRPY provides over $59.8m to Yemen

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Programme for Yemen (SDRPY), has provided a new financial installment of more than SR224 million ($59.8 million) to support the Yemeni state budget.

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Dubai to host Concordia Horizon Summit for first time

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Dubai will host the Concordia Horizon Summit for the first time in the Middle East in May 2027.

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Sharjah’s 45% growth in FDI projects ‘reflects UAE’s strength’

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Sharjah's 45% growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2025 reflects the competitiveness of the UAE economy.

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Fitch affirms RAK’s ‘A+’ rating, raises 2026 growth forecast

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Global credit ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘A+’, reflecting an easing of direct risks associated with geopolitical challenges since April 2026.

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Eskan Bank signs up First Bahrain for sale of Salman City residences

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Eskan Bank has signed an agreement with First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company for the marketing and sale of housing units within the Hai Al Sahil project. It is among three new projects in Salman City featuring a total of 137 residential units that are being implemented by a group of real estate developers.

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Oman GDP surges 5.1pc in Q2 on strong petroleum activity

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Oman's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices grew 5.1% during the second quarter hitting RO9.9 billion ($25.6 billion), compared to about RO9.4 billion ($24.3 billion) for the same period in 2025, driven by a sharp increase in petroleum activity, said a report.