The fund industry in the Arabian markets (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $2.0 bn over the course of 2021. These inflows occurred in a volatile market environment as inflation rates all over the globe were on the rise. At the same time, economies around the globe faced further shortages within supply chains, which led to fears that production companies may not hit the expected growth numbers over the course of 2021. In addition to this, the COVID-19 pandemic was still looming and struck once again when the omicron

The fund industry in the Arabian markets (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $5.6 bn over the course of 2021 so far. These inflows occurred in a positive but volatile market environment driven by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns around the globe. As a result, central banks and governments around the world started quantitative easing and economic stimulus programs to cushion the damage of the lockdowns and slowed economic growth. These programs resulted in a robust performance of the equity markets during the different

The fund industry in the Arabian markets (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $5.0 bn over the course of Q1 2021. These inflows occurred in a further normalized market environment after the outbreak of the coronavirus and the resulting lockdowns around the globe. Nevertheless, the market environment remained volatile and vulnerable as investors were unsure about the short- and mid-term growth perspectives of companies and economies as the third wave of COVID-19 hit countries around the globe. Assets Under Management in the Arabian Fund Markets Within this environment, the

The fund industry in the Arabian markets (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $8.1 bn over the course of the first nine months of 2020. These inflows occurred in a market environment driven by the outbreak of the coronavirus and the resulting lockdowns around the globe. As a result, central banks and governments around the world started quantitative easing and economic stimulus programs to cushion the damage of the lockdowns and slowed economic growth. These programs resulted in a bounce back of the equity markets, as well as further

The fund industry in the Arabian markets (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $10.9 bn over the course of 2019. These inflows occurred in a volatile but positive market environment driven by discussions about a possible trade war between the U.S. and China, a possible return of the euro crisis caused by developments in Italy and France, and a general economic slowdown with decreasing earnings at the company level. Nevertheless, since the equity markets have shown an overall positive development over the course of 2019, one would expect to

The fund industry in the Arabian markets (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $5.2 bn over the course of 2019 through Sept. 30. These inflows occurred in a volatile but positive market environment driven by discussions about a possible trade war between the U.S. and China, a possible return of the euro crisis caused by developments in Italy and France, and a general economic slowdown with decreasing earnings at the company level. Nevertheless, since the equity markets have shown an overall positive development over the course of 2019 to