Middle East

Global gold prices set new record high at $2,639.49 on rising Mideast tensions, UAE rates up

Market focus this week remains on Fed members' comments and the release of the U.S. PCE data on Friday

Oil prices surge as China launches economic stimulus amid Middle East tensions, hurricane threat

Brent crude futures for November climbed by 69 cents, or 0.93 percent, reaching $74.59 a barrel

Abu Dhabi’s Jubail Island awards $108.9 million construction contract for Jubail Town Centre

The contract covers four office buildings and two residential structures—Jubail Terraces 7 and 8 

Arcapita and Dgpays consortium acquires majority stake in NEOPAY from Dubai’s Mashreq

The transaction values NEOPAY at approximately $385 million, pending regulatory approvals

Global gold prices set new record high of $2,631.09 on rising geopolitical tensions, UAE rates up

Declining interest rates globally, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the upcoming U.S. election boost gold to new high

Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East tensions, anticipation of Fed rate cuts

Brent oil futures for November rose 0.5 percent to $74.83 per barrel

Arab stock exchanges’ market cap grows 0.52 percent to $4.268 trillion in August

The Egyptian stock exchange led the Arab stock exchanges with the largest monthly increase of 4.64 percent

Dubai’s Emirates launches luxurious new lounge at London Stansted Airport 

This new lounge is Emirates' sixth in the U.K., alongside those at Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester 

International tourism reaches 96 percent of pre-pandemic levels with 790 million travelers in early 2024 

The surge was fueled by robust demand in Europe and the reopening of markets in Asia and the Pacific 

Sharjah Investment Forum 2024 attracts 5,000+ attendees, paving path to smart economies

The event highlighted Sharjah’s strategic role as a prime destination for FDI

UAE gold prices surge, global rates set for weekly gain following Fed rate cut

The dollar index fell 0.05 percent to 100.56, making gold less expensive for other currency holders