The Gulf, today.
The stories worth research and the dated events still to come, as the day’s reports told them, written twice a day. Every line links to the report it came from.
Written . Mool writes the notes from the day’s reports; the sources are the publishers’ own, and nothing here is a view on a security.
The Gulf notes
Stories
Policy
The UAE approved Dh292.5 billion in federal spending for 2027–2029
The National
Global
Saudi Arabia said oil supplies would continue despite Riyadh attacks; analysts warned the strikes could hurt investor confidence and conference attendance
The National
Economy
The UAE reported 0.4% GDP growth in the first half, while a separate report said second-quarter real GDP fell just over 2% year on year
AGBI
Deal
Saudi Arabia signed energy-cooperation memoranda with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt
Arab News
Global
Oil prices fell as traders weighed a possible Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire and a US-Russia diesel deal, while Gulf tensions persisted
Arab News
Global
The IMF chief said AI investment is helping offset the energy shock and keep global growth near 3%; reports also flagged inflation and sovereign-debt risks
The National
Deal
SALIC is transferring ownership of National Grain Co. to SABIL, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s feed system
Arab News
Economy
Abu Dhabi set a target to attract Dh235 billion in investment and create 130,000 jobs by 2045
Gulf News
Economy
Saudi business confidence held at 56.6 in September as industrial activity improved
Arab News
IPO
Banque du Caire is seeking approvals for a planned sale of 30% of its shares on the Egyptian Exchange
Zawya
IPO
ADIA is considering an anchor investment in Indian engineering-services company Zetwerk’s planned IPO, according to a report
Zawya
IPO
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery made its stock-market debut through a $1.6 billion share sale; its prospectus showed the offer was not registered outside Nigeria
Khaleej Times
Policy
India’s central bank introduced measures to support the rupee, including shifting oil companies’ dollar purchases away from the spot market
Financial Times
Policy
Oman plans to begin registering companies for a new international financial centre later in 2026, with full licensing expected by 2027
The National
Economy
Think-tanks forecast UAE non-oil economic growth of 6.1% in 2027 after a contraction this year
Khaleej Times
Ahead
IMF and World Bank annual meetings
GlobalFinancial Times, 12 Oct
Riyadh Economic Forum
EconomyArab News, 11 Oct
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