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Oman stands out amongst Gulf markets weathering disruption

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Warner, K. (2026, October 30). Oman stands out amongst Gulf markets weathering disruption. Semafor. https://www.semafor.com/article/10/30/2026/oman-stands-out-amongst-gulf-markets-weathering-disruption

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Semafor · collected 2026-10-30 · by Kelsey Warner

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Oman's stock market has performed well compared to other Gulf markets despite economic challenges. The International Monetary Fund forecasts a 4.8% GDP contraction in the region for 2026, but stock valuations have remained relatively stable due to strong corporate earnings. Saudi Aramco stands out as the top performer, contributing about 72% of earnings on the Tadawul exchange and experiencing a 33% profit increase from higher crude prices.
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Oman stands out as a stable market in the Gulf region despite economic challenges facing other countries in the area this year. The IMF forecasts a 4.8% GDP contraction for the Gulf in 2026, but stock markets have not fallen as sharply, with corporate earnings supporting valuations. Among listed companies, Saudi Aramco is particularly prominent, accounting for about 72% of combined earnings on the Tadawul stock exchange in the first half of 2026. Higher crude prices lifted Aramco's net profit by 33%, and with oil prices increasing since Houthi attacks intensified, Aramco is expected to report another strong quarter when it announces results on November 3rd.

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Kelsey Warner
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🔮 Still, as elsewhere, markets are not the economy: The IMF has forecast a 4.8% contraction in the Gulf’s GDP in 2026, but stocks haven’t plunged as much, suggesting stronger-than-expected corporate earnings have supported valuations. Within the relatively thin universe of equities, one name outshines all: Saudi Aramco accounted for about 72% of the combined earnings of Tadawul-listed companies in the first half of the year.
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Houthi IMF Oman Saudi Aramco Tadawul

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Aramco ORG · 1× Houthi NORP · 1× IMF ORG · 1× Oman ORG · 1× Saudi Aramco ORG · 1× Tadawul ORG · 1×

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Still, as elsewhere, markets are not the economy: The IMF has forecast a 4.8% contraction in the Gulf’s GDP in 2026, but stocks haven’t plunged as much, suggesting stronger-than-expected corporate earnings have supported valuations. Within the relatively thin universe of equities, one name outshines all: Saudi Aramco accounted for about 72% of the combined earnings of Tadawul-listed companies in the first half of the year.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-31
🔮 Still, as elsewhere, markets are not the economy: The IMF has forecast a 4.8% contraction in the Gulf’s GDP in 2026, but stocks haven’t plunged as much, suggesting stronger-than-expected corporate earnings have supported valuations. Within the relatively thin universe of equities, one name outshines all: Saudi Aramco accounted for about 72% of the combined earnings of Tadawul-listed companies in the first half of the year.
2026-10-31 · Semafor
Oman stands out amongst Gulf markets weathering disruption · mixed framing

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Oman is the standout among Gulf stock markets that have otherwise struggled this year. asserted
that → struggle → markets
Still, as elsewhere, markets are not the economy: The IMF has forecast a 4.8% contraction in the Gulf’s GDP in 2026, but stocks haven’t plunged as much, suggesting stronger-than-expected corporate earnings have supported valuations. Within the relatively thin universe of equities, one name outshines all: Saudi Aramco accounted for about 72% of the combined earnings of Tadawul-listed companies in the first half of the year. asserted
Aramco → forecast → year
crude prices lifted its net profit 33%, and with oil up since Houthi attacks intensified on the kingdom, Aramco may have another strong quarter when it announces its results on Nov. 3. uncertain
it → lift → Nov.
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