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US Core Capital Goods Orders Climb 0.9% in June as Shipments Surge 1.9%
New orders for American-made capital goods rose more than expected, and shipments jumped at the fastest pace in months, ...
30 Commodities Drive 89% of Egypt’s Food Exports as Chocolate and Frozen Strawberries Lead Growth
Egypt’s processed food exports hit $3.77 billion in H1 2026, with chocolate surging 125% and frozen strawberries remaini...
T2S Medical IPO Attracts Third-Largest Investor Base in Casablanca Bourse History
Morocco’s first listing of 2026 drew 111,000 subscribers and was 43 times oversubscribed, underscoring robust demand for...
Global Stocks Rally as Oil Tumbles on US-Iran Truce, Tech Earnings Loom
Equities and bonds surge after oil drops 6% on halt in Middle East strikes, shifting focus to megacap tech results and F...
Riyadh Royal Commission Unveils Master Plan for 456 sq km Northeast Expansion Zone
The plan covers a vast area linking King Khalid International Airport and key highways, setting a long-term vision for i...
Kuwait Explores Stronger Labour Ties with Bangladesh and Bhutan
The head of Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower met the ambassadors of Bangladesh and Bhutan to discuss cooperation o...
Apecure Al-Ru'ya GCC Fund Unit Price Steady at 0.959 OMR
The EVGF closed-end fund's unit price held at 0.959 Omani rials during the week, following a dip from 0.966 the prior pe...
Muscat Stock Exchange Profits Jump 12% in Q2 as Industrial Sector Leads Surge
Omani listed firms reported combined Q2 net profit of OMR 867 million, driven by a 51% gain in industrial earnings. Fina...
UAE Secures Spot Among World’s Top 30 Economies, IMF Data Shows
Nominal GDP reached $621.55 billion in 2026, with per capita income climbing to $54,214. IMF projects continued expansio...
CXMT Shares Surge 470% on First Day as China’s Memory Chip Champion Goes Public
China’s largest DRAM maker raised at least $8.6 billion in the biggest mainland IPO in years on the STAR Market, with AI...
War on Iran Puts Egypt’s Energy Pricing Overhaul Back on Front Burner, Think Tank Says
The Egyptian Center for Economic Studies warns that geopolitical shocks could hit Egypt’s budget hard unless it adopts t...
Egypt’s Financial Regulator to Unveil Short-Selling Rules This Week, Eyes Year-End Launch
The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority will approve short-selling regulations at a board meeting this week, aiming ...
BNP Paribas Sees Egyptian Current Account Deficit Narrowing to 2.9% Despite Energy Import Surge
Egypt’s current account gap is set to shrink thanks to non-oil exports, tourism and remittances, but BNP Paribas warns t...
Siegwart Targets EGP 6 Billion Revenues Within Three Years on Infrastructure Boom
Egypt's state-owned cement products firm plans to quadruple turnover by upgrading production lines, chasing national pro...
Elite Financial to Sponsor Listings of Two Companies in Education and Solar Energy Sectors
Elite Financial Consulting is preparing to list a solar energy firm and an education company in H1 2027, while also work...
Egyptian Agricultural Exporters Ready to Tap Philippine Market After Landmark Deal
A new bilateral accord grants Egyptian grapes, onions, garlic, tomatoes and carrots immediate access to the Philippines,...
Fitch: Omani Banks Can Weather Iran Conflict After Sovereign Upgrade
Fitch Ratings says Omani lenders are the Gulf’s least exposed to the Iran conflict, with higher oil prices, Vision 2040 ...
Egypt's Minister Pitches Renewable Energy Investment to Global Ambassadors, Eyes Regional Hub Status
Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat briefed Egyptian diplomats on a drive to hit 45% renewable generation by 2028, a new ...
Egypt's Supply Ministry: Data Update Only for Stopped Ration Cards, Daily Appeal Reviews Underway
Holders of ration cards halted since June and July must update their data via Egypt Digital or designated post offices, ...
Saudi, Oman Officials Inspect Progress on Key Border Logistics Hub
Top transport and customs officials from both nations toured the under-construction logistics zone, signalling the push ...
TMG Holding Signs 5-Year Deal with SAP for AI-Powered Cloud ERP Overhaul
Egyptian real estate giant Talaat Moustafa Group builds on a two-decade SAP partnership with a new agreement adopting RI...
China's Belt and Road Green Energy Deals Hit $20.1 Billion Record in H1 2026
Driven by cheaper renewables and fallout from the U.S.-Iran conflict, China's flagship infrastructure initiative is pour...
Amman Bourse Inches Higher as Jordan Electricity, Phosphate Lead Trading
The general index added 0.18% while trading volume jumped, even as turnover slipped from Thursday. Jordan Electricity, J...
Egypt Prepares 20 State Companies for Stock Market Listing, Life Insurer IPO by End 2026
Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh unveils a temporary registration system to ready state firms for the EGX, with Misr Life In...
Iraq Cabinet Approves Mediterranean Oil Pipeline via Syria, Akkas Exploration Deal with ConocoPhillips
Iraq’s cabinet authorised a memorandum of understanding for a crude oil pipeline through Syria to the Mediterranean, as ...
Japan Rules Out Tapping Strategic Oil Reserves, Sees Purchases on Track
PM Sanai Takaichi says crude supplies are sufficient and Tokyo will not release stockpiles, calming markets as oil remai...
Nasser Social Bank and Egypt Post Partner to Streamline Pension Payouts and Expand Banking Access
The deal lets pensioners collect payments and apply for services through Egypt’s sprawling post office network, while of...
Egypt FRA Launches IPO Readiness Training to Shift Companies from Temporary to Final Listings
The Financial Regulatory Authority opened a hands-on programme covering governance, disclosure and listing procedures, a...
Egypt’s 2026 Thanaweya Amma Results Still Pending as Ministry Warns Against Fake News
Egypt’s Ministry of Education says final corrections are underway and warns that no date or result has been approved yet...
Zamalek Secures CAF Licence for 2026-27 Champions League After Settling Legal Cases
Egyptian giants Zamalek SC have been granted the CAF club licence for the 2026-27 season after resolving four outstandin...
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