Having trouble reading this email?  View it in your browser  Resolution of Qatar dispute will broadly improve GCC business, investment: S&P Ratings agency says damage done by boycott is likely to remain MENA equity capital market: Issuances total $4.6bln in 2020, down 86% from 2019 The largest ECM issuance in MENA was the $1.2bln follow on from Zain KSA in October 2020, according to Refinitiv data UAE property market to decline further as oversupply hits close to 1mln units Project handovers pick up in Dubai, Abu Dhabi after restrictions ease, says JLL Lifting of Qatar blockade will have 'limited' gains: Moody's But there will be some marginal economic benefits for regional tourism, trade M&A deals involving MENA hit $70.3bln - Refinitiv Inbound M&A in MENA saw a record year of $24.1bln in deal volume and 260 deals announced COVID-19 vaccine to boost economic activity by 4%: Dubai Economy Estimate based on analysis of aviation, tourism and mobility data Strong catalysts could support IPO activity in Saudi and UAE in 2021 Last year, issuances picked up in H2, says Kamco Invest Read more on ZAWYA.com Keep track of what’s happening in global markets. Sign up to our Daily Morning Briefing.  Have news to share? Email us at editorial.zawya@refinitiv.com, or send us your company press releases to pressrelease.zawya@refinitiv.com                                  All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Refinitiv content, including by framing or similar means, is prohibited without the prior written consent of Refinitiv. Refinitiv and the Refinitiv logo are trademarks of Refinitiv and its affiliated companies. Your privacy and trust are important to us. For more information we invite you to review our Privacy Statement. You are receiving this newsletter because you are in ZAWYA's database of newsletter subscriptions. To opt out of this newsletter,please click here to unsubscribe. Refinitiv, Office 501, Building No. 1, Dubai Media City, PO Box 1426, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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