A general decline prevailed across most Arab and Gulf stock market indices during Thursday's trading session. The Saudi Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) fell slightly amidst volatility and low liquidity, while the Qatar Stock Exchange index dropped by approximately 0.27%, heading towards its third consecutive loss, pressured by the banking sector.
Opening of the Saudi market
Saudi stock indices showed mixed performance at the start of trading on Thursday, with the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) declining slightly to around 10,850 points.
Qatar Stock Exchange Opening
The Qatar Stock Exchange index was in the red at the start of trading on Thursday, below the 10,300 point level.
Opening of UAE and Kuwaiti markets
UAE stock indices rose at the start of trading on Thursday, with the Dubai Financial Market index climbing slightly to 6014 points. Kuwaiti indices also rose at the start of trading, with the Kuwait Premier Market index climbing above 9100 points.