Trading value across Arab capital markets hit $825 billion during the first nine months, up 18% year-on-year, while their combined market capitalisation stood at $4.3 trillion at the end of September, reflecting continued market activity and resilience amid regional volatility this year, said an industry expert.
The durability of the US–Iran ceasefire and prospects for a permanent de-escalation are central to whether Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banking systems remain resilient to the impacts of the conflict, Fitch Ratings says.
The UAE economy has shown remarkable resilience to the conflict in the Middle East, supported by strong buffers, timely and well-targeted policy response including by the government and the CBUAE Financial Institution Resilience Package, and the rerouting of oil and other trade flows, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has said.
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.
Boursa Kuwait Securities Company has reported a net profit of KD5.99 million ($19.4 million) for the first quarter of 2026 with its total assets hitting KD145.24 million ($471 million), thus underscoring its resilience despite regional geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
The small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Gulf region showed strong resilience through the first quarter, sustaining high levels of company formation and restructuring even as March brought renewed disruption linked to the regional tensions, said a report.
Bahrain’s banking sector continues to operate efficiently, maintaining uninterrupted services to its customers, thus demonstrating resilience and stability amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, supported by strong fundamentals and a robust regulatory framework, said the kingdom's top financial body.
Financial institutions in Bahrain continue to demonstrate a high level of readiness and adaptability amid recent regional developments with the financial sector remaining fully operational, maintaining its essential role in serving customers and supporting economic activity.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has recently organised 35 meetings with business groups and business councils under its umbrella.
International cooperation, food system resilience and investment-driven solutions were among the key themes discussed during the first day of the Global Food Security Summit (GFSS) 2026.
