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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets may diverge further, Saudi nears chart barrier
May 18, 2015--Gulf stock markets may remain largely trendless on Monday after the Saudi-led coalition resumed air raids against Yemen's Houthis, while Egypt may bounce from near major technical support at its December low.
Oil prices have edged up on Monday on supply concerns in the Middle East following fighting in Iraq and Yemen, but signs of strengthening U.S. production have capped gains. Front-month Brent futures are up 13 cents at $66.94 a barrel
Source: Zawya
Saudi Arabian stock market welcomes foreign investors
May 17, 2015--Saudi Arabia's decision to open its stock market to foreign institutions is being heralded as a "game changer".
Under the new rules, qualified foreign investors (QFIs) with at least $5bn in assets under management and a five-year investment record will be able to buy up to 10 per cent of the shares of any listed Saudi company from next month.
Source: FT.com
QSE awaiting regulatory nod to launch 3 live ETFs
May 13, 2015--The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) yesterday said it is ready to launch three live exchange-traded funds (ETFs) any time but awaiting final clearance from the regulator.
"QSE offers a platform for ETFs and is working on three live projects. However, we are waiting on the runway for clearance from the control tower (the regulator) to take off and launch ETFs," the bourse's chief executive Rashid bin Ali al-Mansoori..
Source: Gulf Times
Govt fixed income risk ETF from Asia borrower set for QSE listing
May 13, 2015--An exchange traded fund (ETF) based on government fixed income risk from an Asian borrower, which is among three such funds, is all set to be listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), apart from new listings in the main as well as the junior bourse for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Moreover, efforts are on to establish an 'on-exchange' market for private companies (similar in concept to the recently announce Nasdaq model) and corporate bonds to complement the existing government and T-bills market.
Source: Gulftimes.com
Saudi Arabia Likely to Be Classified as Emerging Market
May 7, 2015--Saudi Arabia, the Middle East's biggest economy, is likely to be classified as an emerging market following the opening of its $590 billion stock market to foreign investors in June, according to index compiler MSCI.
One of the last major markets globally to restrict foreign investments, Saudi Arabia this week issued rules that will govern international investors seeking direct exposure to some of the fastest-growing companies in the region.
Source: Wall Street Journal
Saudi Arabia issues final rules ahead of foreign opening of Stock Exchange
MAy 5, 2015--Opening up it's Bourse to foreign investors, Saudi Arabia looks to strengthen the Saudi Capital market's position to become a leading market. In addition to increase the opportunities of raising its rating to be classified as an emerging market under global indices.
In a confirming report from Reuters, starting next month on June 15th (originally scheduled for April, foreign investors will be able to make direct purchases of Saudi stocks, the Saudi Capital Markets Authority (CMA) stated yesterday.
Source: leaprate.com
IMF-Middle East Outlook Sees Modest Improvement, But Risks Remain
May 5, 2015--Steady growth in oil exporters despite oil price plunge, but they will need to curb spending
Higher growth expected in oil importers; spillovers from regional conflicts pose risk
Region needs structural, fiscal reforms to create jobs and lift growth
The Middle East and North Africa region is experiencing a modest economic recovery, despite the sharp drop in oil prices and deepening conflicts, the IMF says in its latest regional assessment.
view The IMF Regional Economic Outlook Update, Middle East and Central Asia, May 2015
Source: IMF
Tadawul holds steady on Saudi reshuffle
April 29, 2015--Stock market shows muted reaction to
top-level government and Aramco changes
Source: Meed
Egypt's growth reaches six per cent in H1
April 29, 2015--Egypt's economic indicators are good and growth rates have increased to about six per cent during the first half of the current fiscal year, says Finance Minister Hany Kadry.
Kadry says Egypt's fiscal policy aims at accelerating the economy, improving services and creating job opportunities, noting that citizens' needs still outweigh the financial resources available.
Source: AME Info
Foreign, institutional investors buy AED 1.1bn shares in Dubai
April 27, 2015--Strong return of institutional investors contributed to the market revival,
prompting many stock prices to achieve significant growth rates.
Source: AME Info
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