Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

World's first trillionaire 'shows next wave of wealth creation'

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire, a milestone that offers investors a glimpse into where the next generation of “extraordinary wealth creation is likely to emerge”, affirms Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group.

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Mega SpaceX IPO: Two divergent views

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

The most interesting aspect of the mega SpaceX IPO may not be what the company has built. It is the fact that two rational, informed traders study the same prospectus and arrive at valuations nearly a trillion dollars apart.

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Iran war highlights need for Islamic derivatives, says Fitch

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

The heightened volatility in commodity prices, profit rates, and exchange rates following the onset of the Iran war has reinforced the importance of Islamic derivatives for risk management, Fitch Ratings says. However, adoption is fragmented, and varies by sector and country.

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Ocean services account for 58pc of total $1.4 trillion trade in 2025

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

Global trade in ocean-related services rose to $1.44 trillion in 2025, representing 58% of the $2.5 trillion ocean economy and surpassing goods as the dominant segment of ocean trade, according to new data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

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Four reasons why Abu Dhabi is driving UAE real estate in 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi is entering a pivotal phase in its real estate journey, emerging as one of the UAE’s most compelling destinations for both end users and investors heading into 2026.

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Bahrain's resilience and resolution

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

His Majesty King Hamad’s statement during yesterday’s Cabinet session: ‘You were the nation’s strength in times of war, and you remain its enduring strength in times of peace’ was not merely praise for citizens’ stance during an exceptional period.

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Iran peace talks hopes, AI profits drive risk appetite: Expert

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

The dominant theme in markets remains a growing belief that some form of peace deal between US and Iran will eventually materialise. Investors have steadily priced a "peace premium" into assets, helping suppress volatility and underpin a rally that has pushed Wall Street to record highs, said an expert.

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Recent silver pullback a temporary correction, says expert

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Precious metals markets are currently experiencing a state of cautious anticipation, particularly silver, due to the ongoing geopolitical developments. However, a closer reading of market movements shows that this pullback may simply represent a temporary correction within a long-term bullish trend, said an expert.

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No time for courtesies – the GCC’s interests must not be ignored again

Tue, 26 May 2026

During a meeting with Clemens Augustinus Hach, the former German Ambassador to Bahrain, we had a candid discussion on regional and international affairs. I explained to him, quite frankly, our reservations regarding the West’s limited understanding of our region, only to be surprised when he remarked: “This is the first time I’ve heard such views expressed with this level of honesty.”

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Why GCC payment systems need real-time fraud defence in the age of AI

Sun, 24 May 2026

The risk in digital payments is becoming more sophisticated as artificial intelligence gives fraudsters the ability to automate attacks, mimic legitimate behaviour and scale scams faster than traditional controls can respond, writes Sandeep Crasta.