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Saudi Arabia gears up for debut bond issue

June 26, 2016--Kingdom appoints banks to arrange up to $15bn of debt after fall in oil price.

Saudi Arabia has mandated three international banks to arrange its debut international bond as the kingdom presses ahead with fundraising.

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Source: FT.com


Britain leaves EU: How is GCC affected?

June 24, 2016--The United Kingdom has decided to leave the European Union (EU), after a nation-wide referendum held on Thursday voted in favour of an exit, which has come to be known as "Brexit".

Nearly 52 per cent of voters chose to leave, guaranteeing a win for Brexit.

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Source: AMEInfo


Firmer oil prices support Gulf bourses in early trade

June 22, 2016--Firmer oil prices supported stock markets in the Gulf in early trade on Wednesday but trading volumes were thin as most investors stayed on the sidelines before Britain's in-or-out European Union referendum on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia's benchmark added 0.5 percent in the first 20 minutes as Brent crude held over $50 a barrel.

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Source: AMEInfo


Egypt: U.S Investments in Egypt Fell By 85.9 Pct. in 2015-Capmas

June 22, 2016--U.S. investments in Egypt have retreated during the past year by 85.9 per cent compared to investments made in 2014, the state's official statistics agency said on Wednesday.

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Source: AllAfrica.com


More Bank Competition Good for Economic Growth in the Gulf

June 21, 2016--STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Only 11% of SMEs in the Gulf have access to bank credit; 40% of them list access to bank finance as a major constraint.

The credit gap between what SMEs in the Gulf need and what they have is estimated at about $250 billion.

Bank competition is an important aspect of financial sector development and non-oil economic growth in the GCC economies.

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view the Bank competition, financial dependence, and economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council

Source: World Bank


Gulf stock markets mostly firm, NBAD continues climb

Monday 20, 2016--Most Gulf stock markets were firm in early trade on Monday while National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) continued to surge in response to its merger talks with First Gulf Bank.

Shares in NBAD climbed 7.6 percent after surging their 15 per cent daily limit on Sunday, while FGB was down 2.7 per cent

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Source: AMEInfo


M&A activity may support Gulf, rate hike hit Egypt

June 19, 2016--Larger-than-expected interest rate hike could weigh on Egypt.

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Source: AMEinfo


MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf mostly soft, revived Americana talks support Kuwait

June 16, 2016--Kharafi-linked shares gain on renewal of stake talks
Saudi's Dar Al Arkan rises in volatile trade
Saudi Electricity climbs for fifth straight session

Egypt snaps five-session losing streak before c.bank meeting
Dubai offers lowest valuation in Gulf

Gulf stock markets were mostly soft on Thursday after international bourses and oil markets slipped, but Kuwait's market was supported by renewed talks on the sale of a stake in a top food company. view more

Source: Zawya.com


Gulf may remain soft on oil, global shares

June 16, 2016--Stock markets in the Gulf look set to remain soft on Thursday after international bourses and oil markets slipped, partly because of fears that Britain might leave the European Union in next week's referendum.

Brent oil futures are trading at $48.57 per barrel, down 0.8 percent from their last close, while MSCI's broadest index...

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Source: SEC.gov


Gulf mixed, Saudi firm after MSCI disappointment

June 15, 2016--Gulf stock markets were narrowly mixed in early trade on Wednesday with Saudi Arabia holding up despite disappointing news that MSCI did not put the country on a list for possible reclassification to emerging market status.

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Source: AMEInfo


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