CNBC Arabiya

CNBC Arabiya markets itself as the go-to business channel in the Arab world, but its real strength is oil coverage. The opening bell show rushes through Gulf indices, too fast, not enough context. Stick with the midday block if you want actual analysis. They bring in analysts from local brokerages who know the Saudi and UAE markets intimately. What sets this apart from English-language business channels is the granular focus on family-owned conglomerates and real estate firms. You rarely hear about Dow 30 here, but you'll get live commentary on ADNOC's latest deal. Graphics are clean, monied, think Bloomberg's color palette with Arabic script. The ticker runs dual-language, which helps if you're still learning financial terms in Arabic. Not the best for European market open; time zones mean US coverage happens late. But for anyone tracking GCC markets, CNBC Arabiya live is indispensable. Watch CNBC Arabiya online on Tvivu for the region's most dedicated Business tv United Arab Emirates has to offer.