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PLUS: Surprising exactly no one, business activity slumped last month in Qatar and Kuwait
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Posted inCALENDAR
April 2026 13 Apr — IMF / World Bank spring meetings begin (through 18 Apr). Washington (virtual) 14 Apr — QNB 1Q 2026 earnings guidance. Qatar 15 Apr — 2Q IPO listing window opens. Region-wide 25 Apr — Sinai Liberation Day (public holiday, markets closed). Egypt 28-29 Apr — US Federal Reserve Open Market Committee […]
Posted inOPENING NOTE
US, Iran signal they’re putting down their weapons for two weeks
There were still reports of inbound UAVs and missiles an hour after the announcement
Posted inECONOMY
Morocco has its eye on the long game with a massive investment drive ahead of 2030 World Cup
The mega investments will ultimately boost the GDP and productivity, but rising public debt and reduced private sector investments could be temporary casualties
Posted inWAR WATCH
Tehran, Washington agree to two-week ceasefire hours before Trump deadline
The Strait of Hormuz will be reopened for vessels to transit
Posted inTECH + INNOVATION
A new frontier in the war?
Iran has moved to target more industries and infrastructure in the UAE
Posted inTOURISM
Morocco’s tourism industry had a good 1Q as others in the region struggled
Morocco was the most visited country in Africa last year
Posted inMARKETS + DEALS
UAE IPOs are officially in ‘wait-and-see’ mode
Plus: Saudi retail player BinDawood closes yet another acquisition
Posted inTHE SCORECARD
GCC banks could see a 25% surge in losses in 2026
Dubai Islamic Bank and the First Abu Dhabi Bank reportedly have the biggest exposure to real estate risk
Posted inALSO ON OUR RADAR
Also on Our Radar
Plus: A unit of Italian hospitals group San Donato eyes expansion in Saudi, Egypt