Mubasher: The base-case scenario by S&P Global Ratings remains that the military confrontation in the Middle East will be relatively short-lived and the most intense part would last around two-to-four weeks, although broader spillovers and …
Mubasher: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued the following statement on 3 March 2026, in line with the current tensions in the region. The IMF said that it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and has by far observed …
Mubasher: As GCC exposure varies, Saudi Arabia and the UAE can divert some exports through pipelines and terminals outside Hormuz (e.g., to Fujairah), but capacity is limited and prone to bottlenecks, so it cannot fully replace seaborne flows, …
Mubasher: Boursa Kuwait has announced the suspension of trading activities starting Sunday, 1 March 2026, and until further notice as a precautionary measure for market safety following the strikes that attacked the Middle East on 28 February. …
