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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market experienced strategic recalibration, steady structural demand drivers, and continued investor confidence despite a more complex regional economic backdrop in the first quarter of this year, a report said.
Dubai is rapidly evolving beyond its traditional reputation as the “City of Gold”, with industry leaders now suggesting the UAE could emerge as one of the world’s most influential centres for physical gold trading, compliant bullion transactions, and potentially even future pricing power.
