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From IPO boom to standoff: Saudi Arabia’s capital markets ambitions meet a reluctant investor base 
From IPO boom to standoff: Saudi Arabia’s capital markets ambitions meet a reluctant investor base 

Saudi Arabia’s IPO market is struggling to sustain the momentum of recent years, as weak post-listing performance, valuation gaps, and geopolitical uncertainty are prompting regulators to rethink how IPOs come to market

By Melissa HancockSeptember 30, 2026
From rift to rapprochement: Saudi-UAE reset over Yemen 
From rift to rapprochement: Saudi-UAE reset over Yemen 
By Melissa HancockSeptember 30, 2026
Saudi Arabia is reaping a massive oil windfall, making it perhaps the Iran war’s only winner. Tehran’s proxies actually ‘did Saudi a favor’
Saudi Arabia is reaping a massive oil windfall, making it perhaps the Iran war’s only winner. Tehran’s proxies actually ‘did Saudi a favor’
By Jason MaSeptember 28, 2026
The U.S. may soon receive $600 million worth of Iranian oil that was seized earlier in the war, putting an ancient body of maritime law back in focus
The U.S. may soon receive $600 million worth of Iranian oil that was seized earlier in the war, putting an ancient body of maritime law back in focus
By Jason MaSeptember 27, 2026
Trump stonewalls Iran as U.S. helps double oil volume exiting the Persian Gulf, with the military now guiding ships through Hormuz in broad daylight
Trump stonewalls Iran as U.S. helps double oil volume exiting the Persian Gulf, with the military now guiding ships through Hormuz in broad daylight
By Jason MaSeptember 26, 2026
Satellites, Security and Sovereign Cash: Inside the UAE’s Space Strategy
Satellites, Security and Sovereign Cash: Inside the UAE’s Space Strategy
By Melissa HancockSeptember 23, 2026
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Trump faces Gulf pressure for diplomacy as world leaders gather in New York  
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Trump faces Gulf pressure for diplomacy as world leaders gather in New York  
By Melissa HancockSeptember 23, 2026
China suffers another setback in effort to de-dollarize global finance as anchor in the greenback’s dominance quietly exits Beijing’s payment scheme
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China suffers another setback in effort to de-dollarize global finance as anchor in the greenback’s dominance quietly exits Beijing’s payment scheme
By Jason MaSeptember 21, 2026
Iran’s economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy’s Hormuz stranglehold
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Iran’s economy faces another blockade: Red tape and gridlock are clogging up land routes that bypass the U.S. Navy’s Hormuz stranglehold
By Jason MaSeptember 20, 2026
The Gulf’s female startup ecosystem is flourishing. So, where’s the funding?  
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The Gulf’s female startup ecosystem is flourishing. So, where’s the funding?  
By Melissa HancockSeptember 16, 2026
The Middle East’s female founders are on the rise. Why isn’t the funding following?
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The Middle East’s female founders are on the rise. Why isn’t the funding following?
By Melissa HancockSeptember 16, 2026
Oil prices dive on signs of Hormuz diplomacy while Saudi Arabia is left hanging in fight against an Iranian ally threatening crude’s other chokepoint
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Oil prices dive on signs of Hormuz diplomacy while Saudi Arabia is left hanging in fight against an Iranian ally threatening crude’s other chokepoint
By Jason MaSeptember 11, 2026
Saudi’s Humain turns to outside investment as the kingdom reins in fiscal spending 
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Saudi’s Humain turns to outside investment as the kingdom reins in fiscal spending 
By Melissa HancockSeptember 9, 2026
Saudi’s Humain is planning an IPO and a $2.5 billion fund to fuel its expansion plans  
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Saudi’s Humain is planning an IPO and a $2.5 billion fund to fuel its expansion plans  
By Melissa HancockSeptember 9, 2026
Even Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is worried about Iran’s economy and ‘social cohesion’ as U.S. pressure gets tougher to withstand
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Even Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is worried about Iran’s economy and ‘social cohesion’ as U.S. pressure gets tougher to withstand
By Jason MaSeptember 6, 2026
After hitting oil tankers, Iran targets Navy warships and U.S. retaliates with ‘higher economic cost’ in new escalation that could transform the war
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After hitting oil tankers, Iran targets Navy warships and U.S. retaliates with ‘higher economic cost’ in new escalation that could transform the war
By Jason MaSeptember 5, 2026
Saudi fires up Gulf AI race with $15 billion tech deals at LEAP 
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Saudi fires up Gulf AI race with $15 billion tech deals at LEAP 
By Melissa HancockSeptember 2, 2026
War knocked Dubai’s airport traffic down 31%. Its CEO says its global hub ambitions haven’t changed
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War knocked Dubai’s airport traffic down 31%. Its CEO says its global hub ambitions haven’t changed
By Inzamam RashidSeptember 1, 2026
Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz
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Iran’s president admits ‘we have many problems’ and missiles ‘are of no use’ as the U.S. chokes its economy while weakening Tehran’s grip on Hormuz
By Jason MaAugust 30, 2026
New U.S. sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard. That may be the whole point as the crashing economy stirs fresh protests
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New U.S. sanctions will hit ordinary Iranians hard. That may be the whole point as the crashing economy stirs fresh protests
By Jason MaAugust 29, 2026
Why Dubai has become a city of retail traders
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Why Dubai has become a city of retail traders
By Inzamam RashidAugust 26, 2026
Trump’s pronouncements are triggering instant trades in the Middle East as UAE investors place bigger bets
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Trump’s pronouncements are triggering instant trades in the Middle East as UAE investors place bigger bets
By Inzamam RashidAugust 25, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent becomes the tip of the spear in the war on Iran and the bond vigilantes as the U.S. readies more financial firepower
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent becomes the tip of the spear in the war on Iran and the bond vigilantes as the U.S. readies more financial firepower
By Jason MaAugust 24, 2026
The Iran war could last ‘deep into 2027’ as the Strait of Hormuz isn’t that closed, allowing more oil to leak out—but major escalation is likely soon
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The Iran war could last ‘deep into 2027’ as the Strait of Hormuz isn’t that closed, allowing more oil to leak out—but major escalation is likely soon
By Jason MaAugust 23, 2026
‘We will not endure’ — Top Iranian leaders signal they are running out of time as economy crumbles ahead of Trump’s next sanctions onslaught
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‘We will not endure’ — Top Iranian leaders signal they are running out of time as economy crumbles ahead of Trump’s next sanctions onslaught
By Jason MaAugust 22, 2026
Afghanistan’s grape harvest is turning into raisins — literally — as exports collapse
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Afghanistan’s grape harvest is turning into raisins — literally — as exports collapse
By ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN and The Associated PressAugust 19, 2026
How the UAE has emerged as a ‘leading light’ for tokenization  
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How the UAE has emerged as a ‘leading light’ for tokenization  
By Melissa HancockAugust 19, 2026
Coinbase establishes Abu Dhabi tokenization hub  
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Coinbase establishes Abu Dhabi tokenization hub  
By Melissa HancockAugust 19, 2026
Trump pivoted from bombs to an economic war against Iran. But Tehran is now ‘fully offensive’ and doesn’t think the real fighting has even started yet
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Trump pivoted from bombs to an economic war against Iran. But Tehran is now ‘fully offensive’ and doesn’t think the real fighting has even started yet
By Jason MaAugust 17, 2026
Iran’s oil is trapped while rivals’ exports from the Persian Gulf are poised to surge, but Tehran could do whatever it takes to break the choke hold
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Iran’s oil is trapped while rivals’ exports from the Persian Gulf are poised to surge, but Tehran could do whatever it takes to break the choke hold
By Jason MaAugust 16, 2026
Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the ‘worst thing that could happen’ is trying to evade it
Middle East
Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the ‘worst thing that could happen’ is trying to evade it
By Jason MaAugust 15, 2026
The Gulf’s AI boom is driving the race to control the data highways
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The Gulf’s AI boom is driving the race to control the data highways
By Melissa HancockAugust 12, 2026
The Gulf wants to break free from the world’s data chokepoints
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The Gulf wants to break free from the world’s data chokepoints
By Melissa HancockAugust 12, 2026
Trump is betting that the U.S. naval blockade choking Iran’s economy can achieve what bombs and missiles couldn’t as more oil sneaks out of the Gulf
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Trump is betting that the U.S. naval blockade choking Iran’s economy can achieve what bombs and missiles couldn’t as more oil sneaks out of the Gulf
By Jason MaAugust 9, 2026
Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
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Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026
The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it
Middle East
The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it
By Jason MaAugust 7, 2026
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