{
  "id": 13647049,
  "title": "UAE IPOs and credit markets primed for growth once war ends, Morgan Stanley executive says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/uae-ipos-and-credit-markets-primed-for-growth-once-war-ends-morgan",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/10/11/uae-ipos-and-credit-markets-primed-for-growth-once-war-ends-morgan-stanley-executive-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE is anticipated to witness a surge in initial public offerings (IPOs) once the US-Iran conflict concludes, according to a senior Morgan Stanley executive. The country's credit market is also projected to experience significant growth. Although no IPOs have taken place in the UAE so far in 2025, the investment bank remains optimistic about the capital market prospects despite the uncertainty caused by the war. In 2025, UAE companies raised a total of $1.1 billion through three IPOs, as per Dealogic data. Dan Simkowitz, co-president of Morgan Stanley, expressed confidence in the long-term prospects of the UAE's IPO marketplace, stating that the bank is investing heavily in this region due to its robust financial infrastructure and leadership. The Iran war, which began on February 28, has led to heightened uncertainty across the Middle East, causing the World Bank to revise its forecast for Gulf economies to contract by an average of 4.3 percent in 2025, down from the previous estimate of 4.8 percent. However, the International Monetary Fund predicts a strong recovery for the region next year, contingent on the normalization of shipping. Morgan Stanley remains committed to the region, with the bank having over 100 employees in the region and plans to expand its operations further. The company's current pipeline of deals in the region is still active, and the credit market is expected to boom, with global trends also positive. The credit market's importance is increasing as high capex manufacturing returns, necessitating investments to bridge the gap between building and generating revenue.",
  "summary": "The UAE is expected to see a rebound in initial public offerings once the US-Iran conflict ends, and the country’s credit market is also set to boom, according to a senior Morgan Stanley executive. While there have been no listings in the UAE so far this year, the investment bank is bullish about the capital market prospects despite the uncertainty caused by the war. UAE companies raised a total…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE IPOs expected to surge post-Iran conflict end",
    "Credit market projected to grow significantly",
    "Morgan Stanley optimistic about UAE capital market despite war uncertainty"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE IPOs and credit markets primed for growth once war ends, Morgan Stanley executive says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/uae-ipos-and-credit-markets-primed-for-growth-once-war-ends-morgan-13650748",
        "published": "2026-10-11T05:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}