Middle East Investment Watch

US-backed reconstruction targets war-damaged Gulf sites and alternative routes, but Hormuz closure triggers wider supply shocks.

• Reconstruction...

Despite geopolitical uncertainty, more than 420 investors from 181 institutions are meeting 125 MENA listed companies at EFG Hermes' London conference, viewing the region as a structural allocation rather than cyclical play.

• Pipeline attack prompted Aramco to cancel October long-term crude deliveries to select European refineries
• Partial capacity restoration targeted...

• Dealmaking stays robust with $8.6 billion across 102 deals in H1 2026 despite Iran conflict and oil spikes above $115, on pace for the decade's...

Ship-to-ship transfers at Sohar have enabled Saudi Aramco to rebound Gulf exports to 1-1.5 million barrels per day, offsetting East-West pipeline...

The USTDA initiative targets growing demand for LNG and natural gas infrastructure in Egypt, Jordan and Morocco, where investments are expanding...

Orascom Telecom shares fell 2.7 percent after reports that Algeria would block its Djezzy unit from importing mobile equipment, directly hitting the...

Saudi Arabia's ship-to-ship transfers off Oman's Sohar port offset losses from drone attacks on the East-West pipeline, driving Brent crude down 3.6%...

The Middle East has become a leading destination for global capital, with multiple cities now top financial hubs and Riyadh ranked among the five most...

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline may stay offline for several weeks, with Yanbu storage able to sustain exports for only several days before port...

• QFC expansion: Sovereign PPG secured a licence to support regulated cross-border business activity in gas-rich Qatar
• Gulf equity surge: Regional...

The temporary shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline (Petroline) on September 10 has triggered fresh uncertainty in global oil markets, revealing critical vulnerabilities in Gulf energy infrastructure.

Houthi capture of Mokha and Mayun positions forces at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital route for Red Sea oil exports.

• Shipping impact: Traffic...

• UAE startups secured $1.3 billion in H1 2026, surpassing last year’s full total and retaking the regional top spot from Saudi Arabia.
• Three...

Bank of America highlights three MENA oil names with distinct operational drivers heading into late 2026.

• ADNOC Gas: Buy rating backed by 60%...

FAB's AED 100 billion blue finance commitment for 2026-2035 signals the UAE's strategic push to channel capital into water security and sustainable...

Dubai is positioning itself as the MEASA region's premier financial centre by launching Dubai Future Finance Week (2-6 November 2026), a platform with...

Reported attack on Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery leaves damage assessment ongoing, with no independently verified effects on refining capacity, fuel supply, or energy-risk premiums disclosed.

Inmarsat's new platform merges three years of GMDSS distress calls with 106,975 safety broadcasts, exposing clear patterns in sea risk.

• Weather...

U.S. sanctions have not prevented Iran from building substantial drone and cyber capabilities, including low-cost Shahed drones and infrastructure...