Mixed performance in Middle Eastern stock markets
Istanbul, October 15 (Hibya) - Major indices traded on Middle Eastern stock markets showed a mixed performance. In the Gulf region, stock markets in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait declined, while markets in Jordan, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt recorded gains.
Indices across Middle Eastern markets struggled to establish a clear direction during the completed trading session, ending the day with mixed performances.
In the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share index fell 179.31 points (1.74 percent) to 10,138.83 points, while Kuwait's Premier Market PR index declined 125.09 points (1.38 percent) to 8,945.69 points. In Qatar, the QE General index closed at 8,931.13 points, down 61.20 points (0.68 percent). In Oman, the MSM 30 index traded at 4,393.15 points, while Bahrain's Bahrain All Share index stood at 1,951.36 points.
In contrast, Jordan's Amman SE General index rose 41.06 points (0.98 percent) to 4,222.01 points. In Israel, the TA 35 index gained 32.72 points (0.79 percent) to reach 4,162.77 points.
In the United Arab Emirates, Dubai's DFM General index increased 33.70 points (0.58 percent) to 5,892.57 points, while Egypt's EGX 30 index climbed 227.56 points (0.44 percent) to 51,492.83 points. In Palestine, the Al-Quds index ended the day at 698.46 points, recording a marginal gain of 0.51 points (0.07 percent).
British News Agency
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