Finance

Kuwait stands resilient amid regional tensions

The US-Iran conflict exposed Kuwait’s vulnerability to regional disruption, but strong financial buffers and decisive policymaking helped the economy weather the shock
07 August 2026
Kuwait shows tentative signs of economic development

Despite Iranian drone and missile strikes, Kuwait has secured notable deals, including debt issuance and an oil pipeline agreement, while non-oil activity has returned to growth for the first time since the US-Iran war began
07 August 2026
Bahrain opens Northern Link Road prices

KPMG, EY and PwC have submitted offers to advise the Ministry of Works on the public-private partnership highway project
07 August 2026

Necessity is the mother of invention for Kuwaiti lenders

06 August 2026

Abu Dhabi firm invests in Petrofac

06 August 2026

Sabic completes $450m divestment of thermoplastics business

06 August 2026

Mubadala backs Moove in $250m funding round

06 August 2026

PIF anchors Brookfield Middle East fund

05 August 2026

Jordan Kuwait Bank issues green bond

05 August 2026

PIF completes $55bn EA buyout

05 August 2026

High oil prices in Q2 2026 propel Aramco profit by 33%

04 August 2026

Credit ratings key to infrastructure finance

04 August 2026

Dubai Reit profit climbs on higher rents

03 August 2026

Emirates NBD buys HSBC Egypt retail business

03 August 2026

Fertiglobe registers net profit of $145m in Q2 2026

30 July 2026

UAE renewables firm secures $375m in financing

30 July 2026

Sabic posts $100m loss in Q2 2026 due to regional conflict

30 July 2026

Debt climbs as Maghreb project awards slow

27 July 2026

July 2026: Data drives regional projects

27 July 2026

Kuwait signs $16bn oil pipeline infrastructure deal

27 July 2026

Maghreb fortunes diverge

27 July 2026

UAE’s e& completes $5.95bn share sale in Vodafone

23 July 2026

Abu Dhabi's ePointZero buys US gas pipeline stakes

15 July 2026

Adnoc Distribution signs deal to enter South Africa

14 July 2026

I Squared deal is latest sign of PIF's new playbook

14 July 2026

Masdar reaches financial close on world-first 24/7 solar project

14 July 2026

Abu Dhabi family office invests $1.13bn in LNG project financier

13 July 2026

Conflict fails to dent Saudi Arabia's A+ rating

13 July 2026

GCC banks can absorb conflict shock

13 July 2026

UAE's e& exits Vodafone in $5.95bn share sale

10 July 2026

A MEED Subscription...

Subscribe or upgrade your current MEED.com package to support your strategic planning with the MENA region’s best source of business information. Proceed to our online shop below to find out more about the features in each package.

Take advantage of our introductory offers below for new subscribers and purchase your access today! If you are an existing client, please reach out to your account manager.