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Halfway through the week, there’s no shortage of headline risk in the region. Tensions flared up again as the UAE accused Iran of attacking one of its tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, shortly after Iran said two missiles hit a US vessel, though US Central Command denied any strike. […]
Author Archives: enterpriseam admin
Posted inTHE LEDE
Syria’s banking recovery: Can foreign investment alone revive the war-torn sector?
Syria’s banking sector is selling for cents on the dollar, but first-movers have a compliance minefield to navigate
Posted inECONOMY
Regional non-oil private sectors show mixed performance
Costs are spiraling for everyone — and supply chains remain snarled
Posted inECONOMY
UAE, Qatar, and Jordan hold onto sovereign ratings
The ratings affirmations came in even as economies face slowdowns
Posted inTHE CORRIDOR
Man Group and Capital Group join growing list of asset managers setting up shop in UAE despite Gulf conflict
Plus: Indian insurance leader Policybazaar is doing to double down on the UAE
Posted inMARKETS + DEALS
Ta’ziz locks in deals worth nearly USD 29 bn, giving the UAE’s industrial localization drive a huge boost
Plus: The second Gulf IPO since the war broke out is off the ground in Saudi
Posted inALSO ON OUR RADAR
Neom Port finds new purpose during Hormuz disruptions
Plus: Chinese players to set up new production facilities in Oman, Tunisia
Posted inWHAT WE’RE TRACKING
QatarEnergy extends LNG force majeure until mid-June
Plus: UAE developers lower down payments to attract new buyers
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 […]
Posted inOPENING NOTE
On its third day of independence from OPEC, the UAE is clearly aiming to reach escape velocity
A USD 55 bn oil-and-gas contract-award program is going to fuel the UAE’s bid to diversify its economy faster than Saudi can gain ground