Mideast Stocks: Weak oil, fears of prolonged lockdowns weigh on Mideast – ZAWYA

Mideast Stocks: Weak oil, fears of prolonged lockdowns weigh on Mideast – ZAWYA

The United Arab Emirates on Saturday extended to April 5 a nightly curfew to combat the spread of coronavirus as neighbouring Qatar reported its first death from the disease.. Qatar Islamic Bank fell 3.3%, while Qatar National Bank retreated 1.9%.. The Gulf state on Saturday reported its first virus-related death, a Bangladeshi resident.. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index edged down 0.1%, hurt by a 2.4% fall in Al Rajhi Bank and a 1.5% slide in National Commercial Bank..