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GCC stock markets attract $1.47 billion in foreign investor buying in Q1 2026

April 22, 2026·Economy Middle EastMarket Movers

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GCC CONTEXT

Foreign portfolio inflows into GCC equities have historically reflected shifts in regional risk appetite, oil price stability, and relative valuation positioning versus emerging markets—with Q1 periods traditionally capturing post-holiday rebalancing and energy sector momentum tied to quarterly earnings cycles. The $1.47 billion inflow represents a data point in the ongoing pattern of international capital allocation toward Gulf bourses, where liquidity depth, regulatory reforms, and sectoral diversification (financial services, petrochemicals, real estate) have gradually expanded the institutional investor base since the early 2020s structural reforms. Foreign participation in GCC markets remains cyclical, influenced by Fed policy expectations, crude prices, and geopolitical sentiment tow

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