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Gulf stocks fall sharply in early trade, blue chips outperform
June 26, 2016--Gulf stock markets fell sharply in early trade on Sunday in response to the global market turmoil caused by Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
Dubai's index was down 4.6 per cent after 10 minutes to 3,211 points, near technical support on the May low of 3,197 points.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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
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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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.
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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...