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While markets chase AI hype, dividend giants are quietly outperforming. As the Nasdaq slips, McDonald’s is up 8% and Coca-Cola has gained 14% — proof that resilience pays. For UAE investors seeking diversification, defensive stocks deserve renewed focus. They may not be flashy, but in volatile times, predictability wins.
12/02/2026
Gulf stock markets traded cautiously as escalating Middle East tensions. Saudi Arabia’s index fell 0.3%, Abu Dhabi slipped 0.2%, and Qatar’s benchmark dropped 0.5% to its lowest level in more than six years, while Dubai’s market remained broadly flat. Meanwhile, Brent crude fell 2.08% to $107.57 a barrel.
Jordan will repurchase all bonds tendered under its offer for part of its outstanding $1 billion 5.75% notes due in 2027, after investors submitted $396.2 million in bonds for buyback. Settlement was scheduled for October 16, 2026, with Citigroup Global Markets acting as dealer manager.
Strong family financial planning can help reduce taxes and support younger generations. From intrafamily loans and asset gifts to inheritance disclaimers, strategic cooperation can create meaningful financial benefits—when families have the trust and structure to make it work.
09/10/2026
