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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.

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Source: Zawya.com


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.

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Source: Reuters


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.

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Source: Zawya.com


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.

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Source: mondovisione.com


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.

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Source: Zawya.com


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.

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Source: Zawya.com


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.

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Source: Zawya.com


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:

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Source: Capital Market Authority


DGCX Shari'ah Compliant Spot Gold Sees World-Record Volumes on the First Day of Trading

April 1, 2018--The GCC's first and the world's only Shari'ah Compliant Spot Gold contract (DGSG), was listed on the DGCX on March 29th. The contract opened with world-record Exchange traded Shari'ah Compliant Gold volumes on the first day of trading.

The product traded volume of 84 Kilograms worth USD 3.56 million, on its opening day. The contract's launch follows months of planning and preparation for the DGCX, the region's largest and most diversified derivative bourse.

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Source: Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX)


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