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Space42’s first-half results, with revenue up 15% and satellite-to-phone services on standard devices targeted for commercial rollout by the end of 2026, are the kind most space companies globally can’t show, and that’s what makes the regional story worth a closer look
13/08/2026
The UAE and Saudi Arabia led MENA’s outbound investment in H1 2026, completing 119 deals worth $25.5 billion, according to EY. Overall, the region recorded 390 M&A deals worth $46.7 billion, while the UAE remained the top destination for inbound investment.
Qatar National Bank (QNB) is seeking to raise a $2 billion five-year senior unsecured term loan in the Asian market, according to LSEG’s Loan Connector. The facility, priced at 75 basis points over compounded SOFR, will refinance a $2 billion loan completed in 2023, with signing expected in September.
Egypt’s annual urban inflation rose to 14.9% in July, up from 14.3% in June, according to CAPMAS. While urban food and beverage prices fell 0.6% month-on-month, they remained 8.0% higher than a year earlier, highlighting persistent inflationary pressures despite signs of easing in monthly food costs.
10/08/2026
