Arab monetary fund issues issue no. (123) of the quarterly bulletin on the performance of Arab stock markets – Q4 2025

The Arab monetary fund (AMF) has issued issue no. (123) of its quarterly bulletin on the performance of Arab stock markets, which showed mixed performance by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, contrary to the positive trend recorded by the majority of advanced and emerging financial markets.

The AMF composite index declined by 1.04 percent compared to the end of the third quarter of 2025, reflecting weaker performance in some markets with higher relative weights. Nevertheless, the index recorded annual growth of 5.61 percent.

Published annually, the report represents a model of Arab institutional cooperation, providing a comprehensive analysis of economic developments in Arab countries and presenting an integrated overview of the state of the Arab economy considering regional and global developments.

At the level of Arab stock exchanges, indices rose in ten markets, led by the Amman stock exchange with a gain of 19.07 percent, followed by Egypt and muscat with increases of 14.07 percent and 13.22 percent, respectively. Several other exchanges also posted varying gains. In contrast, six Arab exchanges recorded declines, most notably Saudi Arabia and Damascus.

 

The total market capitalization of Arab financial markets decreased by approximately USD 107 billion, or 2.48 percent, to reach USD 4,208.08 billion by the end of the fourth quarter, compared to USD 4,315.08 billion at the end of the previous quarter. Meanwhile, the value of trading increased to USD 261.42 billion, marking a rise of USD 9.19 billion.

 

Arab Monetary Fund Organizes the 10th Arab Fiscal Forum in Cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Finance

The Arab Monetary Fund, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates and the International Monetary Fund, organized the 10th Arab Public Finance Forum, which was held in Dubai on the eve of the World Governments Summit 2026.

This year’s forum was held under the theme:
“A Decade of Fiscal Dialogue: Building Macroeconomic Resilience through Strengthening Fiscal Policies and Institutions.”

The forum witnessed broad participation from Arab Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks, alongside senior officials and experts from regional and international financial institutions.

In his address during the forum, H.E. Dr. Fahad M. Alturki, Director General Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund, stressed the importance of the forum as a platform to assess the outcomes of a full decade of dialogue on fiscal policies, and as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation among Arab countries in light of global financial and economic developments.

H.E. stated:

Arab Monetary Fund Issues the 45th Edition of the Joint Arab Economic Report

The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, and the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), has issued the 45th edition of the Joint Arab Economic Report for 2025, as part of joint efforts to support policymakers and decision-makers across Arab countries.

Published annually, the report represents a model of Arab institutional cooperation, providing a comprehensive analysis of economic developments in Arab countries and presenting an integrated overview of the state of the Arab economy considering regional and global developments.

The report reviews economic developments across Arab countries during 2024, including the impact of global economic conditions on the region. It covers key sectors such as agriculture and industry, oil and energy, public finance, monetary and banking developments, financial markets, external and intra-Arab trade, balance of payments, external public debt, and exchange rates.

Subscribe to