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Gulf stock markets slipped on 28 July as investors held back ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision and ongoing Iran-U.S. peace talks, while geopolitical risk also weighed on regional debt issuance. On the investment side, PIF anchored a $2 billion first close for Brookfield's new GCC-focused private equity fund, and GCC sovereign wealth funds stepped up exploration of asset tokenization for capital management. Middle East companies meantime distributed $29.2 billion in dividends in Q1 2026, led by Saudi Arabia, underscoring the region's continued shareholder returns despite global uncertainty.
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Most Gulf Bourses Fall as Markets Await Fed Decision and Iran Talks
Major GCC stock exchanges closed lower on 28 July as investors stayed cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision and Iran-U.S. peace negotiations.
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Brookfield Closes $2bn PIF-Anchored GCC Private Equity Fund
Brookfield's new Middle East fund reached an approximately $2 billion first close with Saudi Arabia's PIF as anchor investor, targeting buyouts and growth equity across GCC high-growth sectors.
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Middle East Companies Paid $29.2bn in Q1 2026 Dividends
Middle East firms returned $29.2 billion to shareholders in Q1 2026, with Saudi Arabia leading regional payouts and UAE companies distributing $1.7 billion.
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