$373M deal: Kingdom Holding to acquire 70% of Al-Hilal as PIF shifts to capital recycling in Saudi sports strategy
Kingdom Holding to buy 70% of Al-Hilal for $373M, shifting Saudi sports from state-led to private, commercial expansion.
G42 launches AI-native “generative interface” as agentic web model challenges traditional websites and SEO systems
G42 launched an AI-driven generative interface, replacing static websites with adaptive, real-time content and challenging traditional SEO models.
UAE and Jordan Sign $2.3 Billion Rail Deal to Boost Mining Exports
UAE and Jordan signed a $2.3B deal for a 360km rail line to boost mining exports, linking mines to Aqaba Port with 16M tonnes annual capacity.
IMF Slashes 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3.1% as Middle East War Clouds Outlook
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% due to Middle East war, warns of higher inflation and biggest impact on emerging markets.
Dollar weakens to six-week lows as oil drops sharply on US-Iran optimism, easing inflation pressure
Dollar hits 6-week low as oil drops on US-Iran talks, easing inflation fears; markets expect Fed to hold rates, but risks remain.
Bank of England warns AI cyber risk is emerging as a top systemic threat to global financial stability
Bank of England warns AI-driven cyber threats are now a top systemic risk to global financial stability, urging urgent regulatory action.
IMF warns of global downturn risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and derails growth outlook
IMF cuts global growth outlook due to Iran war and oil shock, warns of recession risk if disruptions persist; inflation set to rise.
US stocks climb to multi-week highs as Iran de-escalation hopes and earnings divergence reshape market sentiment
US stocks hit multi-week highs on Iran de-escalation hopes and mixed earnings, with tech and asset managers leading gains amid sector divergence.
Gulf stocks extend gains led by Saudi Arabia and Dubai as liquidity broadens and regional momentum strengthens
Gulf stocks rose, led by Saudi Arabia and Dubai, on strong liquidity and broad participation; Abu Dhabi stayed flat amid improved regional sentiment.
Gulf oil output set for rapid return as IEA sees 50% recovery within weeks if Hormuz reopens
Gulf oil output could recover 50% in 2 weeks if Hormuz reopens, but full recovery faces technical and logistical challenges, says IEA.
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