Mideast Stocks – Easing of restrictions boosts Saudi; other markets mixed – ZAWYA

Mideast Stocks – Easing of restrictions boosts Saudi; other markets mixed – ZAWYA

Saudi Arabia will begin easing restrictions on movement and travel. A Saudi trader monitors stocks at the Saudi stock market in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 8, 2020.. Saudi Arabia's stock market rose sharply in early trade on Sunday after the kingdom eased coronavirus-related restrictions, while other markets were little changed.. The UAE will reduce from Saturday by two hours a nightly curfew meant to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the country's state news agency said on Friday..