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Gold Retreats From June Highs While Copper Hits Records: What GCC Commodity Markets Are Watching
Gold has pulled back from its recent high of $1,919 per ounce, trading closer to $1,859 as geopolitical premium fades, while COMEX copper futures reached a record $6.7160 per pound in May 2026 — a divergence in commodity markets that carries specific implications for Gulf investors.
UAE’s AED 92.4 Billion Federal Budget Reflects Fiscal Strength as Non-Oil Trade Tops $1 Trillion
The UAE's 2026 federal budget stands at AED 92.4 billion — up 29 per cent from 2025 — as non-oil GDP grew 6.8 per cent and total non-oil foreign trade crossed $1 trillion for the first time in the country's history.
Brent Crude Slips to $94 as OPEC+ Approves July Output Hike Amid Hormuz Tensions
Oil markets edged lower on Tuesday after OPEC+ approved a 188,000 bpd increase in July production quotas, even as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz kept prices elevated.
Saudi Arabia Summer Tourism 2026: AlUla, Red Sea and the Kingdom’s Most Spectacular Destinations
Saudi Arabia has launched its 2026 summer tourism season under the theme "Our Summer, Your Way" — a campaign that reflects how dramatically the...
UAE Withdraws from OPEC and OPEC+: What It Means for Gulf Energy Policy
The United Arab Emirates announced its decision to withdraw from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ production alliance during a high-level GCC summit convened in...
