Gulf markets attracting more international investors

Gulf markets attracting more international investors

International investors are increasingly considering opportunities in Gulf markets, according to traders and observers. The only exception is China, where interest in investing in the Gulf remains relatively low.  GCC countries raised $6.8 billion through 29 offerings during the first nine months of 2023, buoyed by a privatisation push in Dubai, several record-breaking listings from […]

‘Significant interest’ in GCC growth

Region ‘an attractive destination’

Only China remains aloof

International investors are increasingly considering opportunities in Gulf markets, according to traders and observers.

The only exception is China, where interest in investing in the Gulf remains relatively low. 

GCC countries raised $6.8 billion through 29 offerings during the first nine months of 2023, buoyed by a privatisation push in Dubai, several record-breaking listings from state-owned energy providers in Abu Dhabi and a rush of initial public offerings (IPOs) in Saudi Arabia.

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“There is clearly very significant interest in being exposed to the growth that this region has to offer,” said Julien Lafargue, chief market strategist at Barclays Private Bank.

As reported by AGBI in December, Saudi Arabia’s capital market regulator has confirmed