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UAE equity markets have come under pressure as geopolitical tensions drive sharp volatility across global markets. The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has dropped about 17% since March 4, while the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has fallen nearly 6%, with banking and property stocks leading the decline.
12/03/2026
Central banks’ efforts to keep markets stable may be creating unintended risks. Emergency lending and market backstops have encouraged highly leveraged government bond trades, potentially lowering borrowing costs while increasing financial vulnerabilities that could require further intervention during the next crisis.
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
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.
11/08/2026
