Mideast Stocks: Most major Gulf markets gain on financials; Qatar retreats – ZAWYA
- Date: 23-Jan-2020
- Source: Zawya
- Sector:Financial Markets
- Country:Gulf
Mideast Stocks: Most major Gulf markets gain on financials; Qatar retreats – ZAWYA
Saudi's benchmark index was up 0.3% in early trade. Saudi Arabia's stock market rose on Wednesday buoyed by heavyweight financial stocks in line with most Gulf bourses, while Qatar bucked the trend.. Riyad Bank gained 1.6%, while Al Rajhi Bank inched up 0.3%.. Dubai's index added 0.3% with logistic firm Aramex advancing 2.7%, while Shuaa Capital opened 1.1% higher..