Iran faces intensifying economic pressure as oil exports fall sharply, the rial weakens to record lows and access to foreign finance narrows
Indonesia plans a new commodity exchange for strategic resources, aiming to strengthen domestic price discovery and its influence in global markets.
New BI Governor Destry Damayanti says macroeconomic stability will remain the priority while monetary policy continues supporting Indonesia’s economic growth.
Indonesia’s manufacturing PMI fell to 49.8 in August, with weaker output and employment offsetting a modest improvement in new orders.
Indonesia’s exports climbed 6.05% in July, helping the country return to a trade surplus after a previous monthly deficit.
Indonesia returned to a trade surplus in July as exports rose more than expected, supported by stronger overseas shipments.
Iraq’s rising oil shipments are adding supply to international markets as regional energy routes remain disrupted.
Iraq increased oil exports to 2.34 million barrels per day as discounted crude attracted buyers in Asian markets.
Egypt’s private sector moved closer to stabilization as business conditions improved across several industries, signaling a more constructive economic environment.
Egyptian stocks advanced as fertilizer, industrial and consumer companies led gains, reflecting improving investor sentiment across the Cairo market.
Egypt’s economy grew 5.1% in the latest fiscal year, supported by stronger activity across several sectors and improving market sentiment.
QatarEnergy extended its LNG delivery suspension to Italy’s Edison until early November, canceling five additional cargoes.
Odense emergency crews responded to a fatal industrial site scaffolding collapse on September 5, 2026, which killed a construction worker instantly.
Qatar’s economy contracted 7% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with the decline largely linked to weaker energy production.
Saudi Arabia is investing $747 million to localize parts of its water industry as infrastructure demand and domestic production capacity expand
Saudi Arabia raised $3.25 billion through a dollar-denominated sukuk issuance after investor orders exceeded $15 billion.
A Houston store owner was fatally shot on September 5, 2026 during an armed hold-up at their local business.
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector recorded its fastest growth in six months in August, supported by stronger demand and new orders.
UAE airlines continued adjusting some flight schedules in early September as regional disruptions affected routes and airport operations.
Disruptions around Gulf shipping routes are putting pressure on Jebel Ali, Dubai’s major trade gateway and one of the region’s busiest ports.
Three LNG cargoes from Qatar and the UAE were transferred between ships outside the Strait of Hormuz for delivery to India and Japan.
An Abu Dhabi research institute released six fully open-source AI models, including their training data, code, methods, and development checkpoints.
Dubai stocks led Gulf markets higher on September 3 as stronger UAE and Saudi economic data improved investor sentiment.
The UAE’s non-oil private sector recorded its fastest improvement in business conditions since December 2024 during August.