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Gold Poised for Strongest Weekly Gain Since January on Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices were heading for their best weekly performance since January on August 7, 2026,…

QSE Index Advances 1.93 Percent as Regional Tensions Ease

On August 6, 2026, the Qatar Stock Exchange index rose 1.93 percent for the week…

South Korean Chip Giants Evaluate Chinese Etching Tools Amid US Export Control Concerns

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have tested Chinese semiconductor etching equipment for about two years…

UAE’s Ajman Emirate Registers Strong Property Deals Totaling AED 1.65 Billion in July

Ajman recorded AED1.65 billion real estate transactions in July with 1,517 deals completed as the…

Low Rhine Water Levels Drive Up Costs for German Chemical Producers

Low river levels threaten German chemicals production as declining Rhine water in July 2026 has…

Brent Crude Oil Trades at $79.97 per Barrel as Markets Stabilize

Brent crude oil traded at $79.97 per barrel on August 6, 2026, according to market…

Mexican Authorities Target Fuel Theft Networks by Shutting Four Clandestine Refineries

Mexican authorities dismantled four illegal oil refineries this week as part of a sustained crackdown…

Crude Oil Falls Below 75 Dollars as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Lift Supply Outlook

Oil prices extended declines on August 5, 2026, dropping below 75 dollars a barrel after…

Gold Prices Extend Gains on Wednesday Amid Weaker Dollar and Geopolitical Risks

Gold extended its upward momentum on Wednesday with spot prices rising 0.5 percent to more…

Eurozone Factory Output Hits Fastest Growth in Four-and-a-Half Years in July, PMI Data Reveals

Eurozone factory output expanded at the quickest pace in four-and-a-half years during July as the…

Middle East Financial Markets Update: Oil Steadies as US-Iran Talks Resume; Abu Dhabi Leads GCC Gains and Gulf Export Volumes Rebound

Brent steadies as US-Iran talks resume. Abu Dhabi leads GCC equities, Dubai property jumps 16.9…

Premium Rentals Strengthen Business Travel Operations Across Gulf States

As of Monday, premium car rentals have been positioned as essential components of business travel…