Middle East News Older Than 1 year-If your looking for specific news, using the search function will narrow down the results
Abu Dhabi steps up pace of privatisations
April 12, 2018--Abu Dhabi's plans to unlock the share value of some of its key economic assets are gathering steam, with initial public offerings (IPOs) of a number of public enterprises expected in 2018, in moves that could encourage private sector companies to follow suit.
view more
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf subdued in early trade, Dubai's Drake & Scull rebounds
April 11, 2018--Gulf stock markets were mostly subdued in early trade on Wednesday, in line with global markets, although builder Drake & Scull (DSI) was strong in Dubai.
The Dubai index was up 0.3 percent as DSI, the most heavily traded stock, climbed 2.4 percent. It has been trading near five-month lows.
The Qatar index lifted 0.2 percent in early trade, building on a 1.8-percent gain on Monday.
view more
Saudi exchange counting on foreign funds to aid Aramco IPO, chief says
April 8, 2018--Saudi Arabia's stock exchange expects an influx of foreign funds to smooth the listing of national oil firm Saudi Aramco, despite concern among some analysts about whether the market can absorb the huge offer, the exchange's chief executive said on Sunday.
view more
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf stocks mainly positive, Saudi continues rebound
April 5, 2018--Gulf stock markets were mainly in positive territory on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia's index continuing to rebound after several days of profit-taking.
The Saudi index was up 0.6 percent, with United International Transportation Co up 2.2 percent and loss-making Saudi Arabian home furnishings maker Al Sorayai Trading climbing 2.2 percent.
Ministry Of Economy And Industry And The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Are Launching A New Index: TA-Industrials-The Index Comprises More Than 80 Industrial Companies From A Range Of Israeli Economic Sectors
April 4, 2018--The board of directors of The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) approved (March 29, 2018) the launch of a new equity index in conjunction with the Ministry of Economy and Industry.
The new index- TA-Industrials Index-comprises more than 80 listed companies from various industry sectors across the board and will facilitate investment in the growth opportunities inherent in Israeli industry.
MIDEAST STOCKS-Money flows back into Saudi, Emaar keeps falling in Dubai
April 4, 2018--Buyers returned to the Saudi Arabian stock market on Wednesday as blue chips attracted interest again after several days of profit-taking that followed FTSE Russell's decision to upgrade Riyadh to emerging market status.
MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt falls on failed buyout offer, Gulf mostly lower
April 3, 2018-- Egyptian stocks fell on Tuesday, hit by a plunge in index heavyweight Global Telecom after the company's majority shareholder withdrew a buyout offer, while Saudi Arabia stabilised after three days of falls.
view more
Monthly markets round-up: Saudi's attempt to woo passive funds pays first big dividend
April 2, 2018--About $2.2billion of investment into Saudi equities is expected, following Tadawul's inclusion onto FTSE Russell's secondary emerging market index.
Saudi Arabia's stock exchange, Tadawul, saw its index rise 6 percent during the month of March as investors anticipated that it would be included onto the secondary FTSE Russell emerging market index.
The Capital Market Authority announces the listing of the debt instruments issued by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
April 1, 2018--Proceeding from the CMA's program 〉Financial Leadership 2020 〉 to achieve Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and in an endeavor to develop the debt instruments market, and in order to introduce financial instruments that serve the needs of different investor categories, and based on the Capital Market Law issued by the Royal Decree Number (M/30) Dated 2/6/1424H,
the CMA Board has issued its resolution approving the listing request of the debt instruments issued by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia submitted by the Ministry of Finance with a total value of (204,385,000,000) SAR detailed as follow: