DONALD TRUMP’S ‘BOARD OF PEACE’ HELD TALKS WITH DP WORLD OVER GAZA RECONSTRUCTION- FT

Donald Trump’s proposed "Board of Peace" engaged in preliminary discussions with DP World regarding potential involvement in Gaza reconstruction efforts, according to the Financial Times. While non-binding and exploratory, the talks signal renewed interest in post-conflict economic development in the region, potentially influencing investor sentiment toward infrastructure and logistics opportunities in the broader Middle East. The market transmission mechanism operates through improved regional risk perception and potential future capital flows into reconstruction-related sectors, particularly port and transport infrastructure. Assets most exposed include Dubai-listed equities, especially DP World and construction firms, as well as broader Gulf market ETFs sensitive to geopolitical stability. Traders will watch for any official U.S. or UAE statements on reconstruction financing, as well as developments in ceasefire negotiations, as near-term catalysts.

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