AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIslamic Investment: Qatar’s Lesha Bank and ChinaAMC Hong Kong will develop a Sharia-compliant China equity fund, opening a new route for Gulf investors into Chinese markets. Digital Finance: Standard Chartered has launched Bitcoin and Ether trading for wealthy UAE clients, while Foodics’ investment in Funding Souq aims to expand restaurant financing in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Egyptian Flows: Remittances from Egyptians abroad rose 27.2% to a record $33.9 billion in the first eight months of 2026, according to the central bank. Startup Funding: Syrian home-services marketplace Salehli raised $100,000 from EBLA Ventures to add electronic payments and expand into new cities. Regional Investment: Eagle Hills plans to invest up to $17 billion in projects in Damascus and Latakia, a major proposed commitment to Syria’s recovery. Market Risks: The IMF warns that an AI investment downturn, Middle East conflict and rising debt could threaten global financial stability.
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