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Qatar National Bank ends flat, as 9-month profit soars
October 05, 2011--The QE Index closed unchanged at on Wednesday. The gas-rich state's largest lender Qatar National Bank or QNB ended likewise even at QR139.50.
Earlier in the day QNB revealed an interim financial statements revealed a net profit of QR5.4bn for the nine months period ended September 30, 2011 in comparison to a net profit of QR4.1bn for the corresponding period last year.
Source: AME Info
Abu Dhabi property stocks stabilise on Asteco report
October 05, 2011, 7:27:04 AM
The ADX General Index dipped 0.34% to 2,488.43 points. After falling sharply in recent days, Sorouh Real Estate and RAK Properties ended both flat at Dhs1.00 and Dhs0.33. Earlier in the day, real estate services provider Asteco said that "the Abu Dhabi property
market showed signs of stabilisation during the last quarter (Q3 2011) with apartment rental rates declining just 6%, compared with 8% and 9% in the preceding two quarters." Districts like Raha Beach, Marina Square and Reem Island see new positive momentum, according to the report. Elaine Jones, CEO Asteco, added: "“The strong rental demand we are witnessing is being driven by existing residents’ desire to upgrade and secure better value for money accommodation. This trend is set to continue as future improved quality accommodation is handed over in the coming months." Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank or ADCB was the most liquid advancing share, closing 0.72% higher at Dhs2.78. Some 44m shares were traded, valued at Dhs75.1m.
Source: AME Info
Emaar, GGICO drag Dubai market down
October 05, 2011--While Arabtec, Dubai Islamic Bank and DFM shares stabilised (all three blue chip stocks closed flat),
Emaar Properties (down 1.17% at Dhs2.53) and Gulf General Inevstment Co. or GGICO (4.35% lower at Dhs0.22) weighed on the DFM General Index, finishing off 0.16% at 1,385.08 points. Trading volumes dived by over a fourth compared to yesterday, as 53.7m share were traded, valued at Dhs57.4m.
Source: AME Info
Egypt sees foreign reserves dip in August
October 05, 2011--According to figures published on the Egyptian central bank's website yesterday, the country's net foreign reserves fell from $25.01bn at the end of August to $24.01bn last month,
Reuters has reported. Reserves came down by around 31% since September 2010, when they totalled $35.53bn. [AMEInfo.com]
Source: AME Info
Saudi Arabian bourse falls by one percent
October 04, 2011--In the wake of global recession fears, triggered by Euro Zone and U. S. debt woes,
the Tadawul market closed 0.98% lower at 5,965.13 points on Tuesday. Bellwether Sabic dropped 1.12% to SR88.25.
Source: AME Info
Kuwait Stock Exchange falls the second day straight
October 04, 2011--The KSE Market Index (off 0.13% at 5,804.3 points) saw once again losses across all sectors, while the largest lender National Bank of Kuwait
Today, (NBK) advanced 1.88% to reach KD1.080. Logistics specialist Agility posted the second largest gain, closing 8.2% higher at KD0.330.
Source: AME Info
DP World stocks dive almost three percent
October 04, 2011--The FTSE NASDAQ Dubai UAE 20 Index closed at 1407.320 today, down 2.63%, from the previous close.
DP World dived 2.91% to $10.00, since "it is almost certain that the world enters into a new recession," as Gary Dugan, CIO Private Banking at Emirates NBD says. Depa limited dipped 0.22% to $0.449. Jewelry trader Damas closed unchanged at $0.115.
Source: AME Info
Abu Dhabi-bellwether Etisalat weighs on index
October 04, 2011--The ADX General Index was dragged down by losses across the board, as Etisalat closed half a percent lower at Dhs10.25.
Aldar Properties plummeted 3.48% to Dhs1.10. Dana Gas ended off 1.48% at Dhs0.52. Earlier in the day, the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority announced it has approved a capital increase at Dana Gas. Some 44m shares were traded, valued at Dhs64.2m.
Source: AME Info
The sellout continues at Dubai market
October 04, 2011--The DFM General Index dipped below 1,400 points Tuesday, closing 1.44% lower at 1,387.31 points. Emaar Properties, the most liquid share, ended down three percent to Dhs2.56.
The DFM, the only Arab market which is publicly listed, plunged 2.83% to Dhs1.03. "October could be torrid for investors," says Gary Dugan, CIO Private Banking at bank Emirates NBD (off 1.82% at Dhs3.77). "During the month Greece will either run out of money or have a further bail out from the Euro zone and IMF. Although G20 is set to meet in Cannes, France in November, I doubt the markets will be that patient to wait." Air Arabia, one of the four advancing shares, gained 0.16% to reach Dhs0.62. Trading volumes surged 7.5% as some 85m stocks were traded, valued at Dhs109.5m.
Source: AME Info
Egypt's external debt up 3.6%
October 04, 2011--Egypt: According to figures by the Egyptian Central Bank, the country's external debt rose 3.6% to $34.9bn in June 2011, compared with the same month a year earlier, Ahram has reported.
The rise was mainly due to currency fluctuations, the apex lender said, with the Egyptian pound plunging against the US dollar adding $2.4bn to the total value of the country's overseas loans. Debt service payments also rose by $158.4m to $2.8bn in the 2010/2011 fiscal year, the data showed.
Source: AMEInfo.com
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