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May 2026 21 May — Central Bank of Egypt monetary policy decision. Egypt 25 May — Independence Day (public holiday, markets closed). Jordan 27-30 May — Eid Al Adha (public holiday, markets closed). Region-wide 28 May — Saudi Aramco ex-dividend date. Saudi Arabia June 2026 7 June — OPEC+ ministerial meeting. Vienna/Virtual 9 June — […]
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Posted inOPENING NOTE
UAE wins BAU Sweepstakes
Good morning, wonderful people. It’s been an eventful week, capped off with an Iranian attack on the UAE this morning — the second this week — and American strikes on Iranian targets. Trump insists the ceasefire is still in effect and that an end to the war is near, but… More certain: The UAE won […]
Posted inTHE LEDE
Chasing yields: Premium segments are the new frontier for aviation competition amid regional disruptions
From the robust connectivity of Turkish Airlines and the premium polish of Singapore Air to the direct-route blitz led by Indian carriers, the Gulf’s once-bulletproof hub model is being tested
Posted inOPINION
UAE sets the tone that its long-term prospects are in good shape
Make It in the Emirates closed with USD 60 bn worth of contracts
Posted inDEFENSE
Defense localization takes the lead at MIITE
The UAE is now getting a defense free zone
Posted inWAR WATCH
Iran attacks US Navy vessels and the UAE
Tehran has yet to respond to Washington’s latest proposal to end the war
Posted inECONOMY
Higher defense + subsidy spending pushed Saudi Arabia’s widening 1Q 2026 budget deficit
The PIF followed the release of the deficit data with a new USD 7 bn bond
Posted inMARKETS + DEALS
Brookfield + Alshaya Group form Dubai Hills JV and Apis Partners closes USD 1.23 bn third fund
Plus: First Abu Dhabi Bank tapped international markets with 2x oversubscribed sukuk
Posted inALSO ON OUR RADAR
Stellantis adds to Morocco portfolio
Plus: Eagle Hills is looking at USD 50 bn in Syria real estate projects
Posted inCALENDAR
May 2026 12 May — Qatar Economic Forum (through 14 May). Qatar 21 May — Central Bank of Egypt monetary policy decision. Egypt 25 May — Independence Day (public holiday, markets closed). Jordan 27-30 May — Eid Al Adha (public holiday, markets closed). Region-wide 28 May — Saudi Aramco ex-dividend date. Saudi Arabia June 2026 […]