Mideast Stocks: Gulf shares slip on regional uncertainty, shipping concerns
you are currently viewing::Mideast Stocks: Gulf shares slip on regional uncertainty, shipping concernsSeptember 24, 2026--Saudi Arabia's benchmark index eased 0.1%
Concerns mounted after Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warned in a state television interview on Wednesday that, should neighbouring countries cooperate with Washington to halt Iranian flights, Tehran would ensure that their airports "cannot function." Despite continued diplomatic engagement, divisions between Tehran and Washington over ending the conflict remain substantial. Source: zawya.com |
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September 10, 2026-Dubai's main share index fell 0.2%
Most major Gulf stock markets fell in early trade on Thursday, as escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran fuelled concerns about potential disruptions across vital regional energy corridors.
September 1, 2026-Saudi Arabia's benchmark index rose 0.3%
Gulf stock markets rose in early trade on Tuesday, tracking higher oil prices, while United Arab Emirates equities were subdued, as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran dampened investor sentiment.
August 28, 2026-Six months after the US-Iran war began, the Gulf economy is operating on a reshaped economic landscape.
The conflict has disrupted energy exports, shipping, aviation, real estate, tourism and the stock markets.
August 25, 2026--Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index was little changed
Gulf stock markets were largely rangebound in early trade on Tuesday as investors assessed fresh U.S. economic pressure on Iran and signs of progress in Pakistani-mediated talks with Tehran.
August 20, 2026-Dubai's benchmark index rebounded 0.4%
Most Gulf stock markets were higher in early trading on Thursday, as firmer oil prices provided support even as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks continued to weigh on sentiment. Oil prices, a key driver for Gulf equities, rose 1.5%, with Brent crude trading at $92.90 a barrel by 0632 GMT.