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ADX, Al Mabarrah sign MoU to support humanitarian initiatives via Endowment Shares Service
02.09.2026

ADX, Al Mabarrah sign MoU to support humanitarian initiatives via Endowment Shares Service

ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Al Mabarrah International Charitable Association to harness the exchange’s Endowment Shares Service to foster long-term community development and social responsibility across the UAE.The MoU ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al Mabarrah International Charitable Association; Ghannam AlMazrouei, Chairman of the ADX Group; Abdulla Salem AlNuaimi, Group CEO of ADX; and the Al Mabarrah International Charitable Association management team.The Endowment Shares Service enables investors to donate shares of listed securities to fund a wide range of humanitarian and charitable initiatives such as education, healthcare assistance, elderly care, orphan care centres, and family support projects.Subject to investor approval, Al Mabarrah will be able to retain the donated shares to accumulate ongoing dividend income or sell the securities to support relevant high-impact, sustainable charitable initiatives.Under the MoU, the ADX will work with Al Mabarrah to monitor and manage endowment assets and oversee the transfer of donated securities.Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al Mabarrah International Charitable Association, said, “Our partnership with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) feeds directly into the charitable and humanitarian work of the UAE, work embraced by the leadership of this blessed nation and by its loyal people.”He added, “This agreement is about contributing to charitable work, cooperating on humanitarian causes, and building that culture with institutions, both governmental and private.”He affirmed that charitable work is “an intrinsic part of our traditions,” adding, “Protecting human dignity is in our blood, and carrying that culture into how we invest is of the utmost importance.”He also pointed to the importance of “addressing corporate tax through donations for public benefit,” saying the aim is “for the UAE in all its parts, its leadership, its people, its government institutions, and its private companies, to stand on charitable and humanitarian work as a foundation, in the spirit of the institution and of those who work in it.”Guided by the ADX’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, the exchange partners with government entities, educational institutions, market participants, and community organisations to deliver initiatives that create long-term social value.

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Brent crude oil settles at $94.65 per barrel, reaching five-week high
02.09.2026

Brent crude oil settles at $94.65 per barrel, reaching five-week high

NEW YORK, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Oil prices jumped more than $4 a barrel on Tuesday, settling at a five-week high, as traders feared more supply disruptions from the Middle East due to renewed fighting between ‌the US and Iran.Brent futures rose $4.16, or 4.6%, to settle at $94.65 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude ‌rose $4.46, or 5.2%, to settle at $90.22. That was the highest close for Brent since July 24 and for WTI since July 23.

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Wall Street falls as Dow drops 380 points
01.09.2026

Wall Street falls as Dow drops 380 points

NEW YORK, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) -- US equities ended lower on Monday following a spike in crude oil prices driven by military strikes between the United States and Iran.The surge in energy costs reignited inflation fears and boosted expectations of a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September, weighing on overall market sentiment.The S&P 500 fell 0.36 %, losing 27.39 points to finish at 7,684.37, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.16 % to 26,360.91. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 380.22 points, or 0.71 %, to 53,179.77.

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Gold slips as rising oil prices fuel fears of inflation
01.09.2026

Gold slips as rising oil prices fuel fears of inflation

SINGAPORE, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) -- Gold prices faced short-term pressure during early Asian trading on Tuesday, easing toward $4,443 per ounce at the timing of publication as escalating Middle East tensions pushed crude oil higher and fueled fears of persistent inflation.Spot gold slipped to $4,440.34 per ounce after holding near $4,454.68 earlier in the session.A surge in energy prices following recent geopolitical military exchanges has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain a hawkish monetary policy path, adding near-term headwinds to non-yielding bullion.

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Crude oil prices rise as Brent surpasses $91 amid Middle East tensions
01.09.2026

Crude oil prices rise as Brent surpasses $91 amid Middle East tensions

SINGAPORE, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) -- Global crude benchmarks extended their upward momentum on Tuesday, supported by escalating geopolitical friction in the Middle East that fueled supply disruption anxieties across key energy corridors.Brent crude futures gained 56 cents, or 0.6 %, reaching $91.05 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 83 cents, or 1 %, to hit $86.59. Both benchmarks surged in the previous session—with Brent settling 2.7 % higher and WTI jumping 2.8 %—marking their highest valuations since late August.

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Gold hits near two-week low
31.08.2026

Gold hits near two-week low

WORLD CAPITALS, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) -- Gold extended declines on Monday, hitting its lowest in nearly two weeks after US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signalled that interest rate hikes may be needed to contain inflation.Spot gold fell 0.8 percent to $4,417.04 per ounce by 0406 GMT, hitting its weakest level since 19th August. Prices dropped more than 3 percent on Friday.US gold futures declined ‌1.4 percent to $4,466.80.Among other metals, spot silver fell 0.4 percent to $66.10, platinum declined 1.3 percent to $1,797.03 and palladium slipped 2.5 percent to $1,386.96.

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Oil rises over 2%; Brent tops $90 pb
31.08.2026

Oil rises over 2%; Brent tops $90 pb

SINGAPORE, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trading on Monday.Brent crude futures rose $2.22, or 2.52 %, to $90.32 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude stood at $85.41 a barrel, up $2.01, or 2.41%.Oil prices remain supported by concerns over Middle East supply disruptions and uncertainty surrounding crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Major US stock indices close lower
29.08.2026

Major US stock indices close lower

NEW YORK, 29th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Major US stock indices closed lower at the end of Friday's trading session.The S&P 500 index fell by approximately 19.94 points, or 0.26%, to 7,711.05 points, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 140.79 points, or 0.53%, to 26,400.56 points.The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 11.06 points, or 0.02%, to 53,558.38 points.

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