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Commodities & Energy
Oil prices breach $100 a barrel as Gulf clashes escalate
Brent crude futures surged past $100 per barrel following mutual claims of strikes on vessels and missile attacks in the Middle East, while European stocks fell sharply.
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Business
Netanyahu Claims Iran Regime on Verge of Collapse During Syria Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in southern Syria that the Iranian regime is very close to falling. He stated the entire opposing axis will ultimately collapse during his trip on Wednesday.
Economy
Saudi Arabia international leisure tourism forecast to grow 93% by 2030
A new report predicts Saudi Arabia's international leisure tourism will expand by 93 percent between 2025 and 2030, significantly outpacing regional and global growth.
Technology
Elbit Systems Launches Fuse Unit for $Hundreds of Millions in AI Drone Deals
Israel's largest defense firm introduced a new autonomous AI unit, consolidating acquired assets and announcing contracts with the U.S. and Europe.
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Commodities & Energy
Oil prices climb $2.00 per barrel to $99 following Saudi Houthi attacks
Markets
US strikes three Iranian tankers following alleged missile attacks on warships
Commodities & Energy
Oil climbs to $99.33 as fighting intensifies near critical straits
Business
French AI firm Mistral raises valuation to €21 billion after raising €3 billion, Samsung leads financing round
Commodities & Energy
Turkey to drill oil well in western Black Sea soon, exports hit record $82.4 billion in August
- Brent crude hits $97.34/barrel as Iran threatens U.S. energy retaliation
- Afghan Taliban Signs $200 Million Oil Deal With Saudi Firm For Kushk-Tirpul Basin
- Brent Crude Prices Rose Above $100 a Barrel
- UN report warns small businesses face greater risks from Ormuz strait disruptions than large firms
- OPEC+ reaffirms October oil output levels in Sunday statement
Crypto
Dubai opens world's 1,971kg silver bar to tokenized investors on BNB Chain
- Bitcoin drops nearly 1% as U.S.-Iran strikes raise oil prices
- FinCEN identifies $12.7 billion in crypto scams linked to Southeast Asia operations
Deals
MODON offers $3.7 million investment for 15 Tabuk factories
- Saudi shipping giant Bahri approves SR1.38 billion dividend, highest in 30 years
- Abu Dhabi Sphere construction enters active delivery phase on Yas Island
- Saudi Arabia launches $20 billion tourism zone in Khafji with 16,000 homes planned by 2030
- National Bank of Kuwait acquires 13 million-dollar stake in Saudi Arabports for 10% share
- Alpha Dhabi Doubles MICAD Credit Commitment to $1 Billion
Earnings
GCC listed companies post record $74.8bn in Q2 2026 profits
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Saudi Arabia international leisure tourism forecast to grow 93% by 2030
- Iran imposes $0.07/liter surcharge on excess gasoline buyers amid currency crisis
- China plans new rural finance system by 2030 combining government spending and private capital
- Gulf inflation holds at 1.8% in 2025 despite global pressure, far below the world average
- Turkey Raises Year-End Inflation Forecast to 28.4% Due to Iran Conflict
Markets
Saudi TASI Falls 0.19% to Close at 11,015.72; Angola Seeks $18.6 Billion Bond Issuance
- UAE officials reject Iranian claim of exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz
- Oil prices hit $97.47 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tanker attacks
- Saudi Arabia Raises $3.25 Billion via Islamic Bonds
Policy & Regulation
Saudi Arabia introduces six standards for car insurance pricing to ensure fairness and limit excess costs.
- Fitch Raises Tunisia's Current Account Deficit Forecast to 3.9% of GDP in 2026
- UAE accelerating port capacity and trade corridors amid Iran conflict
Business
Netanyahu Claims Iran Regime on Verge of Collapse During Syria Visit
- The yuan hits a 3-year high against the dollar as Chinese equities show sector divergence
- Saudi transport sector net profits reach $173.3 million in first half of 2026
- Elbit Systems Launches Fuse Unit for $Hundreds of Millions in AI Drone Deals