Pragmatic path ahead: HSBC GCC Exchanges Conference takeaways

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Pragmatic path ahead: HSBC GCC Exchanges Conference takeaways

me supply shock. For UAE district cooling,

Aybek Islamov*, CFA

near-term challenges for the hospitality sector or a theoretical downturn in real estate Analyst, EEMEA Banks

project launches were seen as potential risks. Yet, UAE real estate companies were HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Dubai branch

aybek.islamov@hsbc.com

aligned in saying business activities were now largely unaffected; more diversified firms +971 4 423 6921

and those reliant on recurring investment income have seen day-to-day operations Ildar Khaziev*, CFA

remain robust. Transport companies noted that mobility was gradually normalising after Senior EM Oil & Gas and Utilities Analyst

HSBC Bank plc

March’s disruption, although recovery is likely to happen with a time lag and may end up ildar.khaziev@hsbc.com

relying on government support for tourism and demographic tailwinds. Similarly, telcos +44 20 7992 3302

acknowledged some minor headwinds around weaker tourism and a slowdown in B2B Kim Fustier*

Senior Global Oil & Gas Analyst

activities, while the overall demand outlook for the sector remains robust. HSBC Bank plc

kim.fustier@hsbc.com

For consumers, there was significant focus on themes such as vertical integration and +44 20 3359 2136

M&A, as well as data ownership and consumer finance. While in healthcare, Saudi and Stephen Bramley-Jackson*

Global Head of Real Estate Research

UAE operators and investors pointed toward a clear pivot in the sector narrative from HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Dubai branch

“more beds” to “better economics.” For insurers, the sector’s structural growth remains stephen.bramley-jackson@hsbc.com

+971 4 423 6903

supported by regulation, improving pricing discipline, and a shift towards more integrated