Shein IPO Draws Strong GCC Investor Interest Despite Lower Valuation and Slowing Growth

Shein IPO interest appears stronger among GCC institutional investors than regional retail investors. The Hong Kong listing has attracted major international investment interest. However, access remains more limited for individual investors across the Gulf. The fast-fashion company launched its Hong Kong offering on August 24. Shein offered around 280 million Class B shares. The company set the price range between...

Oman-Iran Maritime Deal Raises Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Reopening as Oil Prices Fall 2%

Hormuz reopening hopes have increased after Oman and Iran announced plans to improve maritime safety. The announcement also pushed oil prices lower during early...

Shein IPO Draws Strong GCC Investor Interest Despite Lower Valuation and Slowing Growth

Shein IPO interest appears stronger among GCC institutional investors than regional retail investors. The Hong Kong listing has attracted major international investment interest. However,...

Qatar Lending Slows Further as Iran War Hits Investment, Energy Exports and Banking Activity

Qatar lending has slowed further as the Iran war weighs on investment and economic activity. The conflict has added pressure to an existing post-World...

Qatar Lending Slows Further as Iran War Hits Investment, Energy Exports and Banking Activity

Qatar lending has slowed further as the Iran war weighs on investment and economic activity. The conflict has added pressure to an existing post-World Cup slowdown. Banks now face weaker demand from several important parts of the economy. Domestic public-sector borrowing from Qatari banks fell by about $5 billion. Credit declined significantly between late February and the end of June....

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