Country: AE | Published: 2026-09-25
UAE markets stayed subdued, with the regional standoff still shaping sentiment as Iran tied any Strait of Hormuz reopening to a proposed ceasefire timeline. Oil prices pulled back
UAE markets stayed subdued, with the regional standoff still shaping sentiment as Iran tied any Strait of Hormuz reopening to a proposed ceasefire timeline. Oil prices pulled back from a one-week high, keeping a lid on energy-linked sentiment across the Gulf. On the constructive side, the UAE opened trade and minerals talks with Argentina, and a major US tech firm announced a sizable Gulf investment in cloud and AI infrastructure, underscoring continued foreign interest in the region's digital buildout.