The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.2% due to losses in the Banks & Financial Services and Consumer Goods & Services indices. Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co. and Qatari Investors Group were the top losers, falling 9.9% and 4.5% respectively. Meanwhile, Qatar German Co. for Medical Devices and Ahli Bank were the top gainers, rising 6.3% each. Overall trading volume on the QSE fell by 13.7% compared to the previous day.
The QE Index in Qatar rose 0.5% led by gains in the Banks and Insurance indices. QNB Group and Qatar Islamic Bank were the top gainers rising 1.9% and 1.4% respectively, while Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution fell 5.1%. Trading volume fell 42.6% from the previous day. In Qatar, construction of the main road in the Industrial Area is expected to be completed by December, reducing traffic congestion, and Qatar's contract awards may reach $30 billion in 2014 as major contracts are due in the fourth quarter.
The QE index in Qatar rose 0.9% led by gains in the telecom and industrial indices. Al Ahli Bank and Vodafone Qatar were the top gainers rising 4.6% and 1.9% respectively. Trading volume on the QE index increased significantly by 133.2% compared to the previous day. In other regional markets, indices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi rose while Saudi Arabia's index declined slightly. Qatari news articles discussed Qatar's strong economic growth forecast, reports of Qatar's sovereign wealth fund exploring an acquisition of a German energy company, and planned maintenance at Qatar's LNG facilities.
The QE index in Qatar declined slightly by 0.1% led by losses in the insurance and industrial indices. Top losers were Qatar Cinema & Film Dist. Co. and Qatar Electricity & Water Co. which fell by 1.8% and 1.0% respectively. Trading activity increased compared to the previous day but remained below the 30-day average. Regional indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Dubai rising while Bahrain declined. News items highlighted Qatar's growing trade surplus in August driven by LNG exports, a directive to support Qatar Airways, and mixed quarterly earnings results from various Qatari companies.
The QSE Index in Qatar rose 0.7% led by gains in the real estate and telecom indices. Ahli Bank and Barwa Real Estate Co. were the top gainers rising 3.2% and 2.6% respectively. Regional markets were mixed with Abu Dhabi falling 0.7% while Kuwait rose 0.2%. Earnings reports from companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi saw mixed revenue and profits results compared to the prior year. Global economic data showed the US industrial production rose more than expected while Eurozone GDP growth was confirmed at 0.3% for Q2 2015.
The QE index in Qatar rose 1.3% led by gains in the Industrials and Banks & Financial Services indices. Top gainers were Qatar Gen. Ins. and Reins. Co. and Qatar Cinema & Film Distr. Co., rising 4.7% and 3.9% respectively. Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi and Qatar rising while Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain declined. Earnings results were released for companies in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Bahrain. Global economic data included GDP and other figures from the US, EU and other countries.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.4% led by losses in the Industrials and Consumer Goods & Services indices. Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co. and Zad Holding Co. were the top losers, falling 8.0% and 2.6% respectively. Meanwhile, Qatar German Co. for Medical Devices rose 9.8% to lead the gainers. Trading value and volume fell compared to the previous day. Regional markets in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain also declined marginally.
The QE Index in Qatar rose 0.5% led by gains in the Banks and Insurance indices. QNB Group and Qatar Islamic Bank were the top gainers rising 1.9% and 1.4% respectively, while Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution fell 5.1%. Trading volume fell 42.6% from the previous day. In Qatar, construction of the main road in the Industrial Area is expected to be completed by December, reducing traffic congestion, and Qatar's contract awards may reach $30 billion in 2014 as major contracts are due in the fourth quarter.
The QE index in Qatar rose 0.9% led by gains in the telecom and industrial indices. Al Ahli Bank and Vodafone Qatar were the top gainers rising 4.6% and 1.9% respectively. Trading volume on the QE index increased significantly by 133.2% compared to the previous day. In other regional markets, indices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi rose while Saudi Arabia's index declined slightly. Qatari news articles discussed Qatar's strong economic growth forecast, reports of Qatar's sovereign wealth fund exploring an acquisition of a German energy company, and planned maintenance at Qatar's LNG facilities.
The QE index in Qatar declined slightly by 0.1% led by losses in the insurance and industrial indices. Top losers were Qatar Cinema & Film Dist. Co. and Qatar Electricity & Water Co. which fell by 1.8% and 1.0% respectively. Trading activity increased compared to the previous day but remained below the 30-day average. Regional indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Dubai rising while Bahrain declined. News items highlighted Qatar's growing trade surplus in August driven by LNG exports, a directive to support Qatar Airways, and mixed quarterly earnings results from various Qatari companies.
The QSE Index in Qatar rose 0.7% led by gains in the real estate and telecom indices. Ahli Bank and Barwa Real Estate Co. were the top gainers rising 3.2% and 2.6% respectively. Regional markets were mixed with Abu Dhabi falling 0.7% while Kuwait rose 0.2%. Earnings reports from companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi saw mixed revenue and profits results compared to the prior year. Global economic data showed the US industrial production rose more than expected while Eurozone GDP growth was confirmed at 0.3% for Q2 2015.
The QE index in Qatar rose 1.3% led by gains in the Industrials and Banks & Financial Services indices. Top gainers were Qatar Gen. Ins. and Reins. Co. and Qatar Cinema & Film Distr. Co., rising 4.7% and 3.9% respectively. Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi and Qatar rising while Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain declined. Earnings results were released for companies in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Bahrain. Global economic data included GDP and other figures from the US, EU and other countries.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.4% led by losses in the Industrials and Consumer Goods & Services indices. Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co. and Zad Holding Co. were the top losers, falling 8.0% and 2.6% respectively. Meanwhile, Qatar German Co. for Medical Devices rose 9.8% to lead the gainers. Trading value and volume fell compared to the previous day. Regional markets in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain also declined marginally.
The QE index in Qatar declined slightly by 0.1% led by losses in the telecom and consumer goods sectors. Mesaieed Petrochem and Qatari Investors Group were among the top gainers, while Doha Insurance and Qatar Oman Investment were the top losers. Trading volume fell by 13.8% compared to the previous day but was higher than the 30-day average. Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi rising 1% and Saudi Arabia falling marginally.
The QE index in Qatar declined 1.9% led by losses in the telecom and consumer goods indices. Qatar Islamic Insurance and Qatar Meat & Livestock were the top losers, falling 4.3% and 4.2% respectively, while Qatar General Insurance rose 10%. Across other GCC markets, indices declined as well, with Saudi Arabia down 2.2%, Dubai down 3.7%, and Abu Dhabi down 2.3%. International economic news included the Fed reporting modest US growth and the IMF warning of risks to emerging markets from tighter US monetary policy.
QNBFS Daily Market Report October 19, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.1% to close at 11,743.4. Losses were led by the Industrials and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 0.5% and 0.1%, respectively.
The QSE Index fell 0.7% due to losses in the Real Estate and Industrials indices. Qatari Investors Group and Gulf International Services were the top losers. Ahli Bank rose 6.5% and was a top gainer. Trading volume fell 8.5% compared to the previous day but was 1.2% higher than the 30-day average. In other markets, indices in Saudi Arabia rose 0.1% while Dubai fell 0.9% and Abu Dhabi fell 0.4%. News mentioned Qatar's real estate price index hitting a record high and the machinery and equipment index in Qatar edging higher in the first half of 2015.
The QSE Index declined 0.3% with losses led by the Real Estate and Banks & Financial Services indices. Qatar Electricity & Water Co. and Ezdan Holding Group were the top losers. Volume traded fell 27.2% compared to the 30-day moving average. The document also provides stock market commentary and movement for other GCC countries as well as global economic indicators and Qatar and regional company news.
The QSE Index gained 0.2% led by the Telecom and Real Estate indices. Top gainers were Qatari Investors Group and Qatar Islamic Insurance Co. Top losers were Al Khaleej Takaful Group and Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Co. Trading volume fell 17% compared to the previous day. Regional indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait up slightly while Oman declined. Earnings news included MPHC's net profit rising 147% QoQ on higher sales volumes and a tax refund. Ashghal announced completion of excavation for the main tunnel of the Mesaimeer Surface and Ground Water Drainage Project.
The QE index in Qatar rose 0.4% led by gains in the Telecom and Consumer Goods indices. Top gainers were Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution and Islamic Holding Group. Top traded stocks by volume were United Development Co. and Qatar Gas Transport Co. Regional indices were also up except for Oman which rose 0.3%. Banking data for Qatar showed deposits up 0.1% MoM while loans were flat in August.
QNBFS Daily Market Report December 16, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.7% to close at 11,642.1. Losses were led by the Industrials and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 1.3% and 0.7%, respectively
The QSE Index fell slightly by 0.1% as losses in the Consumer Goods & Services and Real Estate indices outweighed gains elsewhere. National Leasing and Ahli Bank were the top two decliners for the day. Meanwhile, Industries Qatar and Qatar Navigation saw gains. Trading activity increased compared to the previous day and 30-day average, with National Leasing and Ezdan Holding Group being the most active stocks by volume.
- The QSE Index in Qatar declined slightly by 0.1% due to losses in the insurance and telecom indices. Al Ahli Bank and Qatar Insurance Co. were the top losers.
- Regional markets were mixed with Saudi Arabia down 3.0% but Oman up 0.1%. Losses in insurance, real estate and banking stocks weighed on many markets.
- By volume, Vodafone Qatar and Qatar Gas Transport Co. were most active on the Qatari exchange. Overall trading volume declined compared to the previous day and 30-day average.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 2.7% led by losses in the real estate and telecom indices. Ezdan Holding Group and Vodafone Qatar were the top losers, falling 10% and 9% respectively. In other GCC markets, Saudi Arabia's TASI index rose marginally while Dubai and Abu Dhabi fell slightly and Kuwait and Oman declined around 0.3%.
The document summarizes daily market activity and performance across various stock exchanges in Qatar and the GCC region. On the Qatar Exchange, the market index declined 0.3% as the Transportation and Banking indices fell. Top losers were Zad Holding and Gulf International Services. Top gainers included Qatar Cinema and Qatar National Cement. Trading volume declined 57.5% compared to the previous day. Other GCC markets saw gains in Dubai and Abu Dhabi but declines in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The QE index in Qatar declined 0.2% led by declines in the real estate and transportation indices. United Development Co. and Barwa Real Estate Co. were the top losers. The declines occurred despite buying support from Qatari shareholders as non-Qatari shareholders were selling. Volume traded on the QE exchange declined nearly 28% compared to its 30-day moving average. Meanwhile, indices in other GCC markets were mixed with Saudi Arabia down 0.3% while Dubai and Oman rose 0.5% and 0.7% respectively. Global economic data showed initial US jobless claims were lower than expected and US GDP growth was confirmed at an annualized 2.5% for Q2 2013.
The document provides an overview of stock market performance and news across various Middle Eastern markets including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. The key points are:
- The Qatar stock market index declined 0.2% while indices in Kuwait and Oman rose slightly and indices in other markets fell. Top gainers and losers are listed for each market.
- Earnings releases are reported for various companies with revenue, profit and other financial details.
- Global economic indicators are also provided including manufacturing and services PMI data, home sales, unemployment and other data from regions like the US, Europe, China and Japan.
- The document
The QE index in Qatar rose 0.4% led by gains in the Industrials and Telecoms indices. Regionally, indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait rising while Dubai fell. Top gainers in Qatar were Qatar Electricity & Water and Gulf International, while top losers were Islamic Holding Group and Ezdan Holding. Trading volume on the QE rose over 60% but was below the 30-day average.
QNBFS Daily Market Report November 8, 2018QNB Group
The QSE Index declined 1.2% led by losses in the Banks & Financial Services and Real Estate indices. Qatar Islamic Bank and QNB Group were the top losers falling 4.4% and 3.3% respectively. Across other GCC markets, indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia down 0.3% while Dubai and Kuwait rose 0.5% and 1%. Earnings reports saw mixed results and global economic data was mostly in line with estimates.
The QSE Index gained 0.1% led by the Insurance and Transportation indices. Qatar Insurance Co. and Qatar Navigation were the top gainers rising 2.0% and 1.5% respectively. Volume fell 60.6% to 7.2mn shares traded. In company news, Aamal Company posted a 24.5% rise in net profit to QR103mn for 1Q2015. Qatar Electricity & Water inaugurated a 2000MW power plant in Oman, the largest in the country. The industrial sector PPI in Qatar rose 3.6% in February 2015.
The document summarizes daily market activity in Qatar and other GCC countries. On the Qatari market, the QE Index rose 0.4% as the Real Estate and Consumer Goods & Services indices increased. Investment Holding Group and Ezdan Holding Group were the top gainers. Saudi markets declined marginally overall while Dubai and Abu Dhabi gained. Earnings reports are expected soon from several Qatari banks and companies. Global economic data showed initial US jobless claims rose slightly while Chinese CPI and PPI increased more than expected year-over-year.
The QE index in Qatar declined slightly by 0.1% led by losses in the telecom and consumer goods sectors. Mesaieed Petrochem and Qatari Investors Group were among the top gainers, while Doha Insurance and Qatar Oman Investment were the top losers. Trading volume fell by 13.8% compared to the previous day but was higher than the 30-day average. Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi rising 1% and Saudi Arabia falling marginally.
The QE index in Qatar declined 1.9% led by losses in the telecom and consumer goods indices. Qatar Islamic Insurance and Qatar Meat & Livestock were the top losers, falling 4.3% and 4.2% respectively, while Qatar General Insurance rose 10%. Across other GCC markets, indices declined as well, with Saudi Arabia down 2.2%, Dubai down 3.7%, and Abu Dhabi down 2.3%. International economic news included the Fed reporting modest US growth and the IMF warning of risks to emerging markets from tighter US monetary policy.
QNBFS Daily Market Report October 19, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.1% to close at 11,743.4. Losses were led by the Industrials and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 0.5% and 0.1%, respectively.
The QSE Index fell 0.7% due to losses in the Real Estate and Industrials indices. Qatari Investors Group and Gulf International Services were the top losers. Ahli Bank rose 6.5% and was a top gainer. Trading volume fell 8.5% compared to the previous day but was 1.2% higher than the 30-day average. In other markets, indices in Saudi Arabia rose 0.1% while Dubai fell 0.9% and Abu Dhabi fell 0.4%. News mentioned Qatar's real estate price index hitting a record high and the machinery and equipment index in Qatar edging higher in the first half of 2015.
The QSE Index declined 0.3% with losses led by the Real Estate and Banks & Financial Services indices. Qatar Electricity & Water Co. and Ezdan Holding Group were the top losers. Volume traded fell 27.2% compared to the 30-day moving average. The document also provides stock market commentary and movement for other GCC countries as well as global economic indicators and Qatar and regional company news.
The QSE Index gained 0.2% led by the Telecom and Real Estate indices. Top gainers were Qatari Investors Group and Qatar Islamic Insurance Co. Top losers were Al Khaleej Takaful Group and Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Co. Trading volume fell 17% compared to the previous day. Regional indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait up slightly while Oman declined. Earnings news included MPHC's net profit rising 147% QoQ on higher sales volumes and a tax refund. Ashghal announced completion of excavation for the main tunnel of the Mesaimeer Surface and Ground Water Drainage Project.
The QE index in Qatar rose 0.4% led by gains in the Telecom and Consumer Goods indices. Top gainers were Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution and Islamic Holding Group. Top traded stocks by volume were United Development Co. and Qatar Gas Transport Co. Regional indices were also up except for Oman which rose 0.3%. Banking data for Qatar showed deposits up 0.1% MoM while loans were flat in August.
QNBFS Daily Market Report December 16, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.7% to close at 11,642.1. Losses were led by the Industrials and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 1.3% and 0.7%, respectively
The QSE Index fell slightly by 0.1% as losses in the Consumer Goods & Services and Real Estate indices outweighed gains elsewhere. National Leasing and Ahli Bank were the top two decliners for the day. Meanwhile, Industries Qatar and Qatar Navigation saw gains. Trading activity increased compared to the previous day and 30-day average, with National Leasing and Ezdan Holding Group being the most active stocks by volume.
- The QSE Index in Qatar declined slightly by 0.1% due to losses in the insurance and telecom indices. Al Ahli Bank and Qatar Insurance Co. were the top losers.
- Regional markets were mixed with Saudi Arabia down 3.0% but Oman up 0.1%. Losses in insurance, real estate and banking stocks weighed on many markets.
- By volume, Vodafone Qatar and Qatar Gas Transport Co. were most active on the Qatari exchange. Overall trading volume declined compared to the previous day and 30-day average.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 2.7% led by losses in the real estate and telecom indices. Ezdan Holding Group and Vodafone Qatar were the top losers, falling 10% and 9% respectively. In other GCC markets, Saudi Arabia's TASI index rose marginally while Dubai and Abu Dhabi fell slightly and Kuwait and Oman declined around 0.3%.
The document summarizes daily market activity and performance across various stock exchanges in Qatar and the GCC region. On the Qatar Exchange, the market index declined 0.3% as the Transportation and Banking indices fell. Top losers were Zad Holding and Gulf International Services. Top gainers included Qatar Cinema and Qatar National Cement. Trading volume declined 57.5% compared to the previous day. Other GCC markets saw gains in Dubai and Abu Dhabi but declines in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The QE index in Qatar declined 0.2% led by declines in the real estate and transportation indices. United Development Co. and Barwa Real Estate Co. were the top losers. The declines occurred despite buying support from Qatari shareholders as non-Qatari shareholders were selling. Volume traded on the QE exchange declined nearly 28% compared to its 30-day moving average. Meanwhile, indices in other GCC markets were mixed with Saudi Arabia down 0.3% while Dubai and Oman rose 0.5% and 0.7% respectively. Global economic data showed initial US jobless claims were lower than expected and US GDP growth was confirmed at an annualized 2.5% for Q2 2013.
The document provides an overview of stock market performance and news across various Middle Eastern markets including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. The key points are:
- The Qatar stock market index declined 0.2% while indices in Kuwait and Oman rose slightly and indices in other markets fell. Top gainers and losers are listed for each market.
- Earnings releases are reported for various companies with revenue, profit and other financial details.
- Global economic indicators are also provided including manufacturing and services PMI data, home sales, unemployment and other data from regions like the US, Europe, China and Japan.
- The document
The QE index in Qatar rose 0.4% led by gains in the Industrials and Telecoms indices. Regionally, indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait rising while Dubai fell. Top gainers in Qatar were Qatar Electricity & Water and Gulf International, while top losers were Islamic Holding Group and Ezdan Holding. Trading volume on the QE rose over 60% but was below the 30-day average.
QNBFS Daily Market Report November 8, 2018QNB Group
The QSE Index declined 1.2% led by losses in the Banks & Financial Services and Real Estate indices. Qatar Islamic Bank and QNB Group were the top losers falling 4.4% and 3.3% respectively. Across other GCC markets, indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia down 0.3% while Dubai and Kuwait rose 0.5% and 1%. Earnings reports saw mixed results and global economic data was mostly in line with estimates.
The QSE Index gained 0.1% led by the Insurance and Transportation indices. Qatar Insurance Co. and Qatar Navigation were the top gainers rising 2.0% and 1.5% respectively. Volume fell 60.6% to 7.2mn shares traded. In company news, Aamal Company posted a 24.5% rise in net profit to QR103mn for 1Q2015. Qatar Electricity & Water inaugurated a 2000MW power plant in Oman, the largest in the country. The industrial sector PPI in Qatar rose 3.6% in February 2015.
The document summarizes daily market activity in Qatar and other GCC countries. On the Qatari market, the QE Index rose 0.4% as the Real Estate and Consumer Goods & Services indices increased. Investment Holding Group and Ezdan Holding Group were the top gainers. Saudi markets declined marginally overall while Dubai and Abu Dhabi gained. Earnings reports are expected soon from several Qatari banks and companies. Global economic data showed initial US jobless claims rose slightly while Chinese CPI and PPI increased more than expected year-over-year.
The QE index in Qatar rose 1.8% led by gains in the banking and industrial indices. Vodafone Qatar and Mesaieed Petrochem were the top gainers rising 7.9% and 6.4% respectively, while Zad Holding fell 2.5%. Trading volume on the QE index increased 16% compared to the previous day. Regional indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi rising marginally while Dubai and Bahrain declined. Earnings results were reported from companies in the UAE, Oman, and Bahrain. Global economic data showed mixed results with US retail sales and industrial production missing estimates.
QNBFS Daily Market Report November 07, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index rose 0.5% to close at 11,940.6. Gains were led by the Real Estate and Banks & Financial Services indices, gaining 1.1% and 0.7%, respectively.
The QE Index declined 0.2% to close at 10,793.0. Losses were led by the Real Estate and Consumer Goods & Services indices, falling 1.2% and 0.5%, respectively.
The QSE Index declined 0.8% led by losses in the Insurance and Telecom indices. Qatar General Insurance and Dlala Brokerage were the top losers falling 8.0% and 5.2% respectively, while Zad Holding rose 3.4% and Ahli Bank rose 3.0%. Trading volume on the QSE rose 99.7% compared to the previous day. Regionally, indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia up 0.4% and Abu Dhabi up 0.0% while Dubai fell 0.8%, Kuwait fell 2.4% and Oman fell 2.6%.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.6% led by losses in the Insurance and Telecom indices. Top losers were Qatar Insurance Co. and Barwa Real Estate Co., falling 4.3% and 2.7% respectively. Regional indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Dubai down while Kuwait and Oman rose marginally. Earnings news saw profits rise for United Foods Co. and Al Buhaira National Insurance Co. but fall for BMMI in Bahrain. Global data showed French industrial production and German exports rising monthly but Chinese exports and imports declining sharply year-over-year in July.
The QSE Index rose 0.7% led by gains in the telecom and real estate indices. Qatar Oman Investment Co. and Vodafone Qatar were the top gainers rising 6.5% and 5.6% respectively. Regional indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia up 1.1% while Oman fell 1.1%. News articles discussed Qatar's population rising 9.7% YoY and Barwa Real Estate selling two land plots for QR5.34bn.
The document summarizes daily market activity and commentary for the Qatari, GCC and global markets. Specifically:
- The QSE index declined marginally led by losses in the telecom and consumer goods indices. Top losers were Al Khalij Commercial Bank and Qatar Oman Investment Co.
- Saudi markets rose led by the media and hotel indices. Saudi Research & Marketing and Saudi Printing & Packaging were top gainers.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets declined with losses in real estate and energy indices. Top decliners included National Central Cooling Co. and Sharjah Islamic Bank.
- Other GCC markets saw modest declines except for Oman which was marginally down.
The QSE Index rose 3.4% led by gains in the Banks and Industrials indices. Islamic Holding Group and Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development Co. were the top gainers rising 9.3% and 6.1% respectively. Regional indices also rose except for Bahrain which declined marginally. Industries Qatar announced lower than expected dividends of QR7.00 per share for 2014 compared to QR11.00 in 2013, which may negatively impact its stock price.
The QSE Index rose marginally to close at 11,913.6, led by gains in the Real Estate and Consumer Goods & Services indices. Top gainers were United Development Co. and Qatar German Co for Medical Dev., rising 3.4% and 1.5% respectively. Meanwhile, Ahli Bank fell 3.6% and Qatar Electricity & Water Co. declined 1.4%. Volume of shares traded rose 50.9% compared to the previous day. Regional indices were mostly lower except for Bahrain which gained marginally. Earnings news included Milaha's net profit surging 69.6% YoY but declining 21.4% QoQ in 2Q2015.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined slightly, led by losses in the consumer goods and transportation sectors. Top losers were Widam Food Co. and Gulf International Services. In other GCC markets, Saudi Arabia and Dubai declined while Abu Dhabi and Kuwait rose. Trading volume on the QSE fell compared to previous days. Earnings news included a loss reported by Dubai Parks and Resorts, while economic data showed declines in French and German industrial production but gains in UK trade balance and Chinese CPI.
QNBFS Daily Market Report September 05, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.2% to close at 11,071.2. Losses were led by the Banks & Financial Services and Consumer Goods & Services indices, falling 0.6% and 0.2%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Market Report November 11, 2018QNB Group
The QSE Index in Qatar rose 1.1% led by gains in the Consumer Goods & Services and Banks & Financial Services indices. Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company and Qatar Fuel Company were the top gainers rising 9.6% and 4.5% respectively. Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi up 0.3% while Saudi Arabia fell 0.6%.
The QE index in Qatar declined 2.4% led by losses in the telecom and real estate indices. Top losers were Qatari Investors Group falling 9.9% and Qatar Cinema & Film Distri falling 8.2%. Regional markets were mixed with Abu Dhabi up 0.5% and Dubai down 0.7%. Economic data from major countries showed initial US jobless claims were 312k, French GDP grew 0.7% YoY in Q1, and UK GDP expanded 3% YoY in Q1.
The document summarizes stock market activity in Qatar and other GCC countries on January 7th. The Qatari stock market rose 0.7% overall, led by gains in real estate and consumer goods stocks. Islamic Holding Group and Gulf International Services were the top gainers, while Qatar Cinema and Qatar National Cement were the top losers. Other regional markets in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain saw mixed performance for the day. The document also provides company earnings releases and global economic indicators.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.3% due to losses in the Industrials and Telecoms indices. Industries Qatar and Qatar Electricity & Water Co. were the top losers. The volume of shares traded increased significantly but remained below the 30-day average. In company news, Barwa Real Estate approved a new business plan through 2020 aiming to increase returns and shareholder equity. Economists believe Greece's financial crisis will have little direct impact on Qatar and GCC economies.
QNBFS Daily Market Report December 24, 2023QNB Group
The QE Index rose 0.8% to close at 10,285.3. Gains were led by the Transportation and Banks & Financial Services indices, gaining 1.4% and 1.2%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Technical Trader Qatar - October 10, 2023 التحليل الفني اليومي لب...QNB Group
The document provides a daily technical analysis of the QE Index and QATAR INSURANCE CO stock. For the QE Index, it notes the index remains in a downtrend but is approaching a support level of 9,700, where long positions could be taken. It provides expected resistance and support levels. For QATAR INSURANCE CO stock, it notes the stock has not fallen as much as others and the uptrend remains intact above moving averages, though liquidity is low. It provides expected price targets and resistance/support levels for the stock. Definitions of technical analysis terms like candlesticks, support, and simple moving average are also included.
QNBFS Daily Market Report October 04, 2023QNB Group
The QE Index rose 0.2% to close at 10,273.3. Gains were led by the Transportation and Consumer Goods & Services indices, gaining 1.7% and 0.1%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Technical Trader Qatar - October 04, 2023 التحليل الفني اليومي لب...QNB Group
The General Index failed to sustain its breakout above the double-bottom formation’s neckline and continued with its decline into the formation’s territory.
QNBFS Daily Technical Trader Qatar - September 28, 2023 التحليل الفني اليومي ...QNB Group
The General Index failed to sustain its breakout above the double-bottom formation’s neckline and continued with its decline into the formation’s territory.
QNBFS Daily Market Report September 24, 2023QNB Group
- The QE Index in Qatar rose 0.3% led by gains in the Transportation and Industrials indices. Qatar Navigation and Al Khaleej Takaful Insurance were the top gainers.
- Regional markets were mixed with Saudi Arabia down 1% but Abu Dhabi up marginally. Economic data from the US and Europe was mixed.
- In Qatar news, QR500mn in bills were sold at a yield of 5.755% and Gulf International Services approved final merger agreements. Ooredoo also signed an MoU to support businesses in Qatar free zones.
QNBFS Daily Technical Trader Qatar - September 24, 2023 التحليل الفني اليومي ...QNB Group
The General Index failed to sustain its breakout above the double-bottom formation’s neckline and continued with its decline into the formation’s territory.
QNBFS Daily Technical Trader Qatar - September 19, 2023 التحليل الفني اليومي ...QNB Group
The General Index failed to sustain its breakout above the double-bottom formation’s neckline and continued with its decline into the formation’s territory.
QNBFS Daily Market Report September 17, 2023QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.5% to close at 10,319.3. Losses were led by the Industrials and Consumer Goods & Services indices, falling 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Technical Trader Qatar - September 07, 2023 التحليل الفني اليومي ...QNB Group
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"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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1 March Daily market report
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QSE Intra-Day Movement
Qatar Commentary
The QSE Index declined 0.2% to close at 12,445.3. Losses were led by the
Banks & Financial Services and Consumer Goods & Services indices, falling
0.6% and 0.3%, respectively. Top losers were Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution
Co. and Qatari Investors Group, falling 9.9% and 4.5%, respectively. Among the
top gainers, Qatar German Co for Med. Dev. and Ahli Bank were up 6.3% each.
GCC Commentary
Saudi Arabia: The TASI Index rose 0.4% to close at 9,352.6. Gains were led
by the Real Estate Dev. and Hotel & Tourism indices, rising 3.6% and 2.2%,
respectively. Arabia Insurance rose 8.7%, while MEDGULF was up 7.3%.
Dubai: The DFM Index declined 1.0% to close at 3,827.2. The Real Estate &
Construction index fell 1.8%, while the Transportation index declined 1.0%.
Shuaa Capital fell 4.1%, while Arabtec was down 3.2%.
Abu Dhabi: The ADX benchmark index rose 0.1% to close at 4,689.2. The
Industrial index gained 1.7%, while the Telecommunication index was up
1.2%. Arkan Building Materials rose 6.9%, while RAK Cement was up 5.3%.
Kuwait: The KSE Index declined 0.3% to close at 6,581.8. The Basic Material
index fell 1.7%, while the Industrial index was down 1.1%. United Projects for
Aviation Serv. plunged 19.7%, while Mobile Telecom. was down 8.6%.
Oman: The MSM Index rose 0.3% to close at 6,580.4. Gains were led by the
Financial and Industrial indices, rising 0.6% and 0.2%, respectively. Global
Financial Investment gained 2.9%, while Al Jazeera Services was up 2.7%.
Bahrain: The BHB Index gained 0.1% to close at 1,476.3. The Industrial index
rose 2.9%, while the Commercial Bank index was up 0.1%. Aluminium Bahrain
gained 3.0%, while Nass Corporation was up 1.1%.
QSE Top Gainers Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Qatar German Co for Medical Dev. 11.05 6.3 419.7 8.9
Ahli Bank 51.00 6.3 0.0 2.7
Zad Holding Co. 90.20 2.6 0.7 7.4
Industries Qatar 155.00 1.6 401.1 (7.7)
United Development Co. 24.27 1.5 344.9 2.9
QSE Top Volume Trades Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Vodafone Qatar 17.73 (0.4) 2,691.7 7.8
Masraf Al Rayan 48.10 (0.4) 977.6 8.8
Ezdan Holding Group 16.13 (0.1) 778.7 8.1
Barwa Real Estate Co. 48.70 0.0 501.3 16.2
Qatar German Co for Medical Dev. 11.05 6.3 419.7 8.9
Market Indicators 26 Feb 15 25 Feb 15 %Chg.
Value Traded (QR mn) 454.3 438.3 3.7
Exch. Market Cap. (QR mn) 675,344.5 676,760.7 (0.2)
Volume (mn) 9.7 11.2 (13.7)
Number of Transactions 5,631 5,574 1.0
Companies Traded 43 40 7.5
Market Breadth 16:23 16:24 –
Market Indices Close 1D% WTD% YTD% TTM P/E
Total Return 18,812.58 (0.2) (0.1) 2.7 N/A
All Share Index 3,244.90 (0.1) (0.2) 3.0 15.4
Banks 3,294.00 (0.6) 0.3 2.8 15.0
Industrials 4,047.37 0.3 0.4 0.2 13.8
Transportation 2,441.06 0.4 (0.1) 5.3 13.8
Real Estate 2,454.22 0.1 (1.8) 9.3 19.9
Insurance 4,105.50 (0.2) 0.5 3.7 17.8
Telecoms 1,424.16 0.1 1.1 (4.1) 18.8
Consumer 7,276.33 (0.3) (3.5) 5.3 28.1
Al Rayan Islamic Index 4,429.96 (0.3) 0.8 8.0 17.6
GCC Top Gainers##
Exchange Close#
1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Med. & Gulf Ins. Saudi Arabia 60.62 7.3 1,843.2 21.0
Jabal Omar Dev. Co. Saudi Arabia 77.46 5.8 5,787.7 47.5
Nat. Medical Care Co. Saudi Arabia 64.69 4.5 1,681.8 17.9
Co. for Coop. Ins. Saudi Arabia 81.40 4.4 850.9 63.0
United Electronics Co. Saudi Arabia 101.99 4.1 82.8 26.7
GCC Top Losers##
Exchange Close#
1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Mobile Telecom. Co. Kuwait 0.53 (8.6) 5,602.3 0.0
Mobile Telecom. Co. Saudi Arabia 11.78 (5.4) 18,242.4 (1.3)
Mabanee Co. Kuwait 1.02 (3.8) 225.9 6.3
Nat. Mobile Telecom. Kuwait 1.58 (3.7) 64.6 12.9
Union National Bank Abu Dhabi 5.80 (3.3) 90.4 0.0
Source: Bloomberg (
#
in Local Currency) (
##
GCC Top gainers/losers derived from the Bloomberg GCC
200 Index comprising of the top 200 regional equities based on market capitalization and liquidity)
QSE Top Losers Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Qatar Cinema & Film Distrib. Co. 41.00 (9.9) 1.1 (6.8)
Qatari Investors Group 44.90 (4.5) 166.7 8.5
Al Khalij Commercial Bank 21.79 (3.8) 67.8 (1.2)
Salam International Investment Co 14.45 (2.4) 175.1 (8.8)
Qatar National Cement Co. 137.00 (2.1) 82.7 3.8
QSE Top Value Trades Close* 1D% Val. ‘000 YTD%
Industries Qatar 155.00 1.6 62,314.1 (7.7)
Qatar Electricity & Water Co. 190.50 (0.8) 50,340.4 1.6
Vodafone Qatar 17.73 (0.4) 48,046.5 7.8
Masraf Al Rayan 48.10 (0.4) 47,336.1 8.8
QNB Group 203.30 (1.3) 31,239.6 (4.5)
Source: Bloomberg (* in QR)
Regional Indices Close 1D% WTD% MTD% YTD%
Exch. Val. Traded
($ mn)
Exchange Mkt.
Cap. ($ mn)
P/E** P/B**
Dividend
Yield
Qatar*##
12,445.34 (0.2) (0.4) 4.6 1.3 124.75 185,449.6 15.4 2.0 4.0
Dubai 3,827.22 (1.0) (1.0) (1.0) 1.4 71.66 94,198.7 7.7 1.3 4.9
Abu Dhabi 4,689.20 0.1 0.1 0.1 3.5 55.38 129,524.6 12.2 1.6 3.6
Saudi Arabia 9,352.63 0.4 0.4 0.4 12.2 1,871.03 535,013.1#
18.8 2.2 2.9
Kuwait 6,581.76 (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) 0.7 85.05 101,856.7 17.0 1.1 3.8
Oman 6,580.41 0.3 0.3 0.3 3.7 15.11 24,993.1 10.5 1.4 4.3
Bahrain 1,476.31 0.1 0.1 0.1 3.5 1.04 54,365.9 9.9 0.9 4.6
Source: Bloomberg, Qatar Stock Exchange, Tadawul, MSM, DFM and Zawya (** TTM; * Value traded ($ mn) do not include special trades, if any; #Data as of Feb. 25, 2015,
##
Data as of Feb. 26, 2015)
12,440
12,460
12,480
12,500
12,520
12,540
9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00
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Qatar Market Commentary
The QSE Index declined 0.2% to close at 12,445.3. The Banks &
Fin. Ser. and Consumer Goods indices led the losses. The index
fell on the back of selling pressure from Qatari shareholders
despite buying support from non-Qatari shareholders.
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co. and Qatari Investors Group
were the top losers, falling 9.9% and 4.5%, respectively. Among
the top gainers, Qatar German Co. for Medical Devices and Ahli
Bank were up 6.3% each.
Volume of shares traded on Thursday fell by 13.7% to 9.7mn
from 11.2mn on Wednesday. Further, as compared to the 30-day
moving average of 14.9mn, volume for the day was 35.2% lower.
Vodafone Qatar and Masraf Al Rayan were the most active
stocks, contributing 27.9% and 10.1% to the total volume
respectively.
Source: Qatar Stock Exchange (* as a % of traded value)
Ratings, Earnings and Global Economic Data
Ratings Updates
Company Agency Market Type* Old Rating New Rating Rating Change Outlook Outlook Change
Bank Muscat Moody’s Oman DR A1 A1 – Negative
Oman Arab Bank
(OAC)
Moody’s Oman DR A2 A2 – Negative
Bank Dhofar Moody’s Oman DR A3 A3 – Negative
National Bank of
Oman Limited
(NBO)
Moody’s Oman DR A3 A3 – Negative
HSBC Bank
Oman (HBON)
Moody’s Oman DR A3 A3 – Negative
Source: News reports (* LT – Long Term, ST – Short Term, FSR- Financial Strength Rating, FCR – Foreign Currency Rating, LCR – Local Currency Rating, IDR – Issuer Default Rating, SR – Support Rating, LC
– Local Currency, DR – Deposit Ratings)
Earnings Releases
Company Market Currency
Revenue
(mn) 4Q2014
% Change
YoY
Operating Profit
(mn) 4Q2014
% Change
YoY
Net Profit (mn)
4Q2014
% Change
YoY
Ras Al Khaimah Co. for
White Cement &
Construction Materials (RAK
White Cement)*
Abu Dhabi AED 406.8 -4.3% 23.2 -31.8% 31.8 -37.6%
Emirates
Telecommunication
Corporation (Etisalat)
Abu Dhabi AED 7,000.0 NA – – 2,100.0 44.8%
Voltamp Energy* Oman OMR 26.1 17.9% – – 2.0 2.6%
Global Financial Investments
Holding Co.*
Oman OMR 3.7 -34.6% – – 0.0 -99.1%
Nass Corporation (Nass)* Bahrain BHD 83.0 3.5% – – 4.1 -0.6%
Al Ahlia Insurance Co. (Al
Ahlia)*
Bahrain BHD 5.2 7.3% 1.2 43.4% 1.7 -32.6%
Bahrain Ship Repairing and
Engineering Co. (BASREC)*
Bahrain BHD 5.0 9.4% – – 1.4 35.1%
Bahrain Cinema Co. (BCC)* Bahrain BHD 20.0 15.4% – – 7.6 20.1%
Source: Company data, DFM, ADX, MSM (*FY2014 results)
Global Economic Data
Date Market Source Indicator Period Actual Consensus Previous
02/26 US BLS CPI MoM January -0.70% -0.60% -0.30%
02/26 US BLS CPI YoY January -0.10% -0.10% 0.80%
02/26 US BLS CPI Index NSA January 233.7 233.6 234.8
02/26 US BLS CPI Core Index SA January 239.9 239.7 239.5
02/26 US Department of Labor Initial Jobless Claims 21-February 313K 290K 282K
02/26 US Department of Labor Continuing Claims 14-February 2,401K 2,394K 2,422K
02/26 US FHFA FHFA House Price Index MoM December 0.80% 0.50% 0.70%
02/26 US FHFA House Price Purchase Index QoQ 4Q2014 1.40% – 0.90%
02/26 US BLOOMBERG Bloomberg Consumer Comfort 22-February 42.7 – 44.6
02/26 EU European Commission Industrial Confidence February -4.7 -4.5 -4.8
02/26 EU European Commission Economic Confidence February 102.1 102.0 101.4
02/26 EU European Commission Services Confidence February 4.5 5.5 4.8
Overall Activity Buy %* Sell %* Net (QR)
Qatari 51.42% 51.94% (2,363,372.67)
Non-Qatari 48.59% 48.07% 2,363,372.67
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02/27 France INSEE National Stat. Offi PPI MoM January -0.90% – -0.90%
02/27 France INSEE National Stat. Offi PPI YoY January -3.30% – -2.50%
02/27 France INSEE National Stat. Offi Consumer Spending MoM January 0.60% -0.30% 1.60%
02/27 France INSEE National Stat. Offi Consumer Spending YoY January 2.60% 1.80% 0.60%
02/27 Germany Federal Statistical Off Import Price Index MoM January -0.80% -1.10% -1.70%
02/27 Germany Federal Statistical Off Import Price Index YoY January -4.40% -4.60% -3.70%
02/27 Germany Federal Statistical Off CPI MoM February 0.90% 0.60% -1.10%
02/27 Germany Federal Statistical Off CPI YoY February 0.10% -0.30% -0.40%
02/26 UK ONS GDP QoQ 4Q2014 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
02/26 UK ONS GDP YoY 4Q2014 2.70% 2.70% 2.70%
02/26 UK ONS Exports QoQ 4Q2014 3.50% 1.10% -0.80%
02/26 UK ONS Imports QoQ 4Q2014 1.30% 1.50% 1.40%
02/26 Italy ISTAT Retail Sales MoM December -0.20% -0.10% 0.10%
02/26 Italy ISTAT Retail Sales YoY December 0.10% -2.00% -2.00%
02/26 Italy ISTAT Consumer Confidence Index February 110.9 104.4 104.4
02/26 Italy ISTAT Business Confidence February 99.1 98.0 97.6
02/26 Italy ISTAT Economic Sentiment February 94.9 – 91.6
03/01 China Federation of Logistics Manufacturing PMI February 49.9 49.7 49.8
03/01 China Federation of Logistics Non-manufacturing PMI February 53.9 – 53.7
Source: Bloomberg (s.a. = seasonally adjusted; n.s.a. = non-seasonally adjusted; w.d.a. = working day adjusted)
News
Qatar
MERS reports QR226.6mn net profit in FY2014,
recommends 90% cash dividend – Al Meera Consumer
Goods Company (MERS) reported a net profit of QR226.6mn in
FY2014 as compared to QR196.1mn in FY2013. EPS amounted
to QR11.33 in FY2014 versus QR10.27 in FY2013. Meanwhile,
the MERS’ board has recommended distributing a cash dividend
of QR9.00 per share vs. QR8.00 per share for 2014. (QSE)
MPHC 2015 budget statement guides to marginal decline in
sales volume this year – Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding
Company (MPHC) has projected a lower sales volume and
earnings for 2015. The company’s sales volumes are expected
to decline marginally in 2015 due to planned maintenance
shutdowns at the facilities of the group’s affiliates, RLOC and Q-
Chem II. These facilities started in 2010 are required to undergo
extensive maintenance regularly. Consequently, MPHC’s
consolidated earnings in 2015 are also expected to be impacted
by the effects of the prevailing economic conditions on the
prices of the group's key products. (Peninsula Qatar, Qatar-
Tribune)
MCCS mulls two foreign acquisitions – Mannai Corporation’s
(MCCS) CEO Alekh Grewal said that the company is working on
two acquisitions as part of its drive to expand the proportion of
its revenue from international sources to 80%. MCCS is eyeing
majority stakes in businesses with an overall value of around
$400-600mn. He declined to identify targeted companies, but
said MCCS was looking outside the Middle East in areas
excluding real estate, construction, fast-moving consumer goods
and marine sectors. We have not considered such future
acquisitions in our model. For now, we maintain our target price
of QR128.00 and recommend an Accumulate stance on the
stock. (QNBFS Research, Reuters)
IQCD shareholders approve 70% cash dividend – Industries
Qatar (IQCD) announced that its shareholders in the ordinary
general assembly meeting has approved board’s
recommendation to distribute QR7.00 per share dividend,
representing 70% of the nominal share value. (QSE)
QSE suspends trading of MARK shares on March 2 – The
Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has announced a suspension of
trading in Masraf Al Rayan’s (MARK) shares on March 2, 2015
due to the company’s AGM and EGM being held today. (QSE)
QIIK postpones AGM to March 15 – Qatar International
Islamic Bank (QIIK) announced that its ordinary general
assembly meeting has been postponed to March 15, 2015. The
AGM will discuss the board’s recommendation to distribute a
cash dividend of 40% (QR4.00 per share), as well as approve
the financial statements for FY2014. The meeting will also
discuss the board’s proposal for issuing additional Tier 1 Sukuk
convertible into ordinary shares up to QR3bn. In case the
required quorum is not met on March 15, a second meeting will
be held on March 25, 2015. (QSE)
MDPS: Industrial PPI declines 10.6% MoM in December –
According to the Ministry of Development Planning & Statistics
(MDPS), the monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) of the industrial
sector for December 2014 stood at 125.4, indicating a decline of
10.6% MoM and a decrease of 28.9% on a YoY basis. The index,
which covers mining, electricity & water and manufacturing
activities, is a measure of the average selling prices for the output
of domestic producers. The mining group’s PPI (77% weight)
showed a decline of 11.0% MoM (-29.1% YoY) due to a similar
fall in the prices of crude oil and natural gas. The manufacturing
group’s PPI (21% weight) registered a fall of 10.0% MoM (-29.3%
YoY). However, the PPI of electricity & water (2% weight) showed
an increase of 0.8% MoM, but down by 4.9% on a YoY basis.
(MDPS)
MDPS: Trade surplus declines 48.3% YoY in January 2015 –
According to the monthly trade report by the Ministry of
Development Planning & Statistics (MDPS), Qatar’s trade surplus
shrank by a sizeable 48.3% YoY in January 2015, as the value of
its exports — largely natural gas and oil — declined, while
imports continued to grow YoY. The total exports in January 2015
were valued at QR28.2bn, a decrease of 36.7% YoY (decreased
by 16.5% MoM). On the other hand, the imports of goods in
January 2015 touched QR9.7bn, an increase of 10.2% YoY
(decreased by 12.5% MoM). The export value of petroleum gases
and other gaseous hydrocarbons LNG, condensates, propane,
butane etc. declined by 37.5% YoY to QR19.4bn in January
2015. Petroleum oils & oils from bituminous minerals (crude) fell
by 58.8% YoY to QR3.0bn and petroleum oils and oils from
bituminous (not crude) dropped 38.4% YoY to QR0.9bn. Japan
was at the top of the countries of destination of Qatar’s exports in
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January 2015, accounting for 24.2% of the country’s total exports,
with a value of QR6.8bn. China was the leading country of origin
of Qatar’s imports with QR1.1bn, a share of 11.3% of total
imports. (Peninsula Qatar)
New projects worth $14.7bn announced by Qatar for 2015 –
An official of the Gulf Engineering Forum said that new projects
worth $14.7bn have been announced so far in 2015 in Qatar,
which are part of the $220bn infrastructural works that are to be
executed before the FIFA World Cup in 2022. He said massive
infrastructure building activities are underway in various parts of
the Gulf and Qatar, under which Hamad International Airport’s
work alone would cost around $10.5bn. Other major projects
under execution are the Doha Metro, Express Highway projects,
New Doha Port, World Cup Stadiums and the Orbital Track Road.
(Gulf-Times.com)
MDPS: Qatar’s population rises to 2.33mn in February –
According to the Ministry of Development Planning & Statistics
(MDPS), Qatar’s population rose to an all-time high to reach
2,334,029 in February 2015. The YoY increase in February was
10.3% vs. the population of 2,116,400 in February 2014.
(Peninsula Qatar)
Wartsila, N-KOM sign MoU – Wartsila and Nakilat-Keppel
Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) have signed a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) for working together to improve business
opportunities in maintenance services for marine vessels and
onshore structures in Qatar. Wartsila is a major player in the
complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy
markets, while N-KOM is a leading shipyard in the Middle East,
offering services solutions for the marine and oil & gas
industries. (Peninsula Qatar)
ORDS’ B2B revenue tops $1bn in 2014, removes advance
rental charge on postpaid – Ooredoo Group (ORDS) said that
the company generated more than $1bn revenue from B2B
services in 2014, with 9M YoY growth close to 10%. ORDS will
showcase some of its achievements in 2014 at the Mobile World
Congress in Barcelona. In Iraq, Ooredoo’s affiliate Asiacell
significantly expanded its B2B sales force and won new
customers by offering new solutions such as customized closed
user groups. In Indonesia, Indosat is building dedicated
channels to meet the unique needs of business customers.
ORDS is set to launch a cloud-based machine-to-machine
(M2M) platform in 2015, which will enable the company to
reduce the time-to-market when building industry-specific
‘Internet of Things’ solutions. Meanwhile, the company has
removed all advance rental charges for postpaid services,
effective from February 28, 2015. (Gulf-Times.com)
Bids invited for new Souq Haraj – Qatar News Agency (QNA)
reported that the bidding process for the new Souq Haraj project
(market for used household goods) will begin from March 3,
2015 and end on March 5, 2015. The project is reportedly being
built as part of an economic zone that is earmarked for logistics
and warehouses. A logistics committee at the Ministry of
Economy & Commerce has invited tenders for the project.
(Peninsula Qatar)
Doha Metro rail line soil testing in final phase – The
geotechnical engineering works, including soil testing, of three
key lines of Doha Metro has entered the final phase. The
contract works ranging up to six months in duration, will be
completed soon. Advanced Construction Technology Services
(ACTS), which won the geotechnical works of the Red Line,
Green Line and Gold Line, has almost completed the soil testing
works. (Peninsula Qatar)
International
US economy slowed in 4Q2014, but growth still on track;
consumer sentiment drops in February – Economic growth in
the US slowed down more sharply than initially thought in
4Q2014 amid a moderate increase in business inventories and a
wider trade deficit, however, strong domestic demand
brightened the outlook. The US Commerce Department said
GDP expanded at 2.2% annually, revised down from the 2.6%
pace estimated in January. Earlier, the economy grew at a 5%
rate in 3Q2014. Growth is poised to pick up in 1Q2015 now that
the threat of an inventory overhang has diminished. However,
an exceptionally cold February and reductions in oil & gas
drilling could limit the pace of expansion. Meanwhile, consumer
sentiment in the US fell from an 11-year high in February,
weighed down by an unusually severe winter. The University of
Michigan's final February reading on the overall index on
consumer sentiment stood at 95.4, sliding from January's 98.1,
which was the highest since January 2004. February's number,
however, was higher than the initial estimate of 93.6, and was
stronger than the market forecast of 94.0. (Reuters)
German consumer morale hits a 13-year high;
unemployment hits lowest level – The consumer sentiment in
Germany jumped to its highest level in more than 13 years
heading into March 2015, as low oil prices benefited
households, freeing up cash for them to spend on other things.
GfK Market Research Group said its consumer sentiment
indicator rose to 9.7 points from 9.3 on a MoM basis. That was
the highest reading since October 2001 and topped the Reuters
forecast of 9.5 points. GfK said consumers were brushing off
ongoing tensions over Ukraine crisis and issues with Greece
over its bailout program. Meanwhile, unemployment in Germany
fell to its lowest level in more than two decades in February,
boosting expectations that private consumption will help drive
growth in Europe's largest economy in 2015. Data from the
Labour Office showed the number of people out of work in
Germany decreased by 20,000 on a seasonally-adjusted basis
to 2.81mn – the lowest since December 1991. The jobless rate
stayed at a record low of 6.5% for a third straight month in
February and remains the lowest since the German reunification
in 1990. (Reuters)
Greece runs out of funding options despite reprieve;
economy shrinks in 4Q2014 – Greece is running out of options
to fund itself despite a four-month bailout extension, raising
pressure on Athens to quickly implement reforms it has vocally
opposed or default on debt repayments in a matter of weeks.
Creditors from the Eurozone and IMF gave Greece time until
June to complete the bailout program and receive the remaining
€7.2bn. Shut out from debt markets and faced with a steep fall in
tax revenues, Athens is expected to run out of cash by the end
of March. Its finance minister has warned that Greece will
struggle to repay creditors starting with a €1.5bn IMF loan
repayment due in March. Athens has been looking for quick
fixes to tide it through the coming weeks. It is expected to get a
green light early next week for cheap aid and funding support
from the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development that
could add up to more than a billion euros. Meanwhile, a revised
estimate by the ELSTAT statistics service showed the Greek
economy contracted more than estimated in 4Q2014. The GDP
estimate based on seasonally-adjusted data showed the
economy shrank 0.4% in 4Q2014. This was worse than a flash
estimate of a 0.2% drop made earlier in February, and growth of
0.7% in 3Q2014. ELSTAT said the economy grew 1.2% YoY in
4Q2014 based on unadjusted data, down from a flash estimate
of 1.5% and from 2.0% in 3Q2014. (Reuters)
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China official PMI shrinks in February; cuts rates again in
face of weak demand – An official survey showed activity in the
Chinese factory sector contracted for a second month in
February due to unsteady exports and slowing investment. The
official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) inched up to 49.9 in
February from January's 49.8, on a monthly basis. Reuters had
forecast a weaker reading of 49.7. However, the official services
PMI showed growth in the sector accelerated to 53.9, up from
53.7 in January. Accounting for 48% of China's $10.2tn
economy in 2014, the services sector has weathered the growth
downturn better than factories, partly because it depends less
on foreign demand. Meanwhile, China's central bank cut its
benchmark rates, days before the annual meeting of the
country's parliament in its latest effort to support the economy as
its momentum slows and deflation risks rise. The central bank
said the 25 basis point cut in the interest rate to 5.35% – its
second cut in three months – and a 25 basis point cut in the
saving rate to 2.5% would be effective March 1, 2015. (Reuters)
India’s FY2016 budget woos foreign investors with tax
incentives – The Indian government, keen to rekindle its
economic growth, wooed foreign investors with a budget that
delayed controversial rules to target tax avoidance and
maintained lower taxes on income from debt investments. These
measures, part of the government's budget for FY2015-16,
come amid growing concerns about foreign investors pulling
cash out of India if the US Federal Reserve starts raising
interest rates in 2015. Among headline measures, India deferred
the controversial General Anti Avoidance Rule (GAAR) by two
years. Initially set to be come into effect in 2015, the change
tightens rules for foreign investors who are registered in
countries with double taxation exemption agreements with India.
India also extended a concessionary rate of 5% for so-called
withholding taxes on debt investments by foreign investors by
two years, until July 1, 2017. Earlier in 2013, India had cut the
tax on income from debt investments to 5% from 20%. (Reuters)
Regional
Fitch gives Saudi Arabia AA rating – Fitch has reissued an
AA grade with a stable outlook to Saudi Arabia, driven by
curtailed government spending and an anticipated recovery of
oil prices to $70 a barrel in 2015 and $80 a barrel in 2016, along
with the country’s ability to remain unaffected by regional
conflicts, stability at home and labor and housing market
reforms. The country has been at AA since it was upgraded from
AA- in March 2014. Saudi Arabia’s net creditor position is still
projected to be the fourth-largest of all Fitch-rated sovereigns.
According to Fitch, less overspending, lower capital spending
and higher oil prices will lower the deficit to a forecast 3.7% of
GDP in 2016 after touching double digits in 2015.
(GulfBase.com)
ACWA Power secures $344mn loan for Dubai solar project –
Saudi-based ACWA Power is obtaining a loan of about $344mn
from three banks to finance a solar energy project in Dubai. The
27-year amortizing loan with an interest rate of 4% is being
provided by First Gulf Bank, National Commercial Bank and
Samba Financial Group. ACWA’s CEO, Paddy Padmanathan
said that the entire project would cost about $400mn, of which
the bank financing would account for 86%. The solar plant, to be
built by a consortium of ACWA and Spain's TSK, was ordered
by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and will have a
capacity of 200 megawatts. (Reuters)
SNC-Lavalin wins 2 district cooling contracts in Saudi –
SNC-Lavalin, the Canadian construction company, has
announced that it has won contracts to build two district cooling
plants in Saudi Arabia worth a combined value of around
$71mn. The company was awarded an engineering,
procurement & construction (EPC) contract worth $30.6mn from
Saudi Dhahran Cooling Company, which is a subsidiary of Saudi
Tabreed, to expand the existing Aramco District Cooling Plant in
Dhahran. It will add an extra 5,000 refrigeration tons (RT), taking
the plant's capacity to 32,000 RT. The second contract is for
Central District Cooling Company, also a subsidiary of Saudi
Tabreed. This too is an EPC deal for the expansion of the Jabal
Omar Development Company district cooling scheme in
Makkah. This will add a further 10,000 RT cooling capacity,
bringing total capacity to 35,000 RT at a cost of $40.2mn.
(GulfBase.com)
SEWA raises $500mn loan for expansion – Sharjah Electricity
& Water Authority (SEWA) has raised a $500mn syndicated
Islamic loan which will be used to fund its infrastructure and
expansion plans in the Emirate. The new five-year facility was
structured and arranged by Kuwait Finance House (KFH) and
GIB Capital. KFH and GIB were joined by Gulf International
Bank, ABC Islamic Bank, Sharjah Islamic Bank and Barwa Bank
as mandated lead arrangers. The transaction is guaranteed by
the Government of Sharjah. (Reuters)
GFH denies BLS acquisition plans – Gulf Finance House
(GFH), clarifying recent news published in Bahrain’s
newspapers, said that it has not issued any offer to acquire the
Bahrain Life Stock Company (BLS). (DFM)
GNH invites shareholders for EGM – Gulf Navigation Holding
(GNH) has invited its shareholders to attend the extraordinary
general assembly meeting (EGM) scheduled on March 19, 2015
to consider and approve board of directors’ (BoD) proposal to
extinguish the accumulated losses to the extent of the legal
reserve as at December 31, 2014 amounting AED32.55mn as
well as to convert, if laws applicable in the UAE allow, the
current lender loans into shares of the company either directly
by issuing shares equivalent to the amount of such loans or
indirectly by way of issuing convertible bonds. The shareholders
will also consider approving BoD’s proposal to allow conversion
of bonds into shares at a price less than the nominal value of the
shares in case the share market price at the time of conversion
is less than the share nominal value. (DFM)
Tanmiyat Global inks partnership with Amlak Finance –
Tanmiyat Global has announced an agreement with Amlak
Finance to provide mortgage services for its Living Legends
development. Amlak Finance will offer up to 50% of the
mortgage before handover with the option to re-finance up to
75% upon completion, in line with the UAE central bank
regulations. (GulfBase.com)
Majid Al Futtaim to invest $2.35bn in Egypt – Majid Al
Futtaim is expanding its investments in Egypt, pumping $2.35bn
in the market as part of an ongoing five-year plan. The
investment plan includes new developments as well as
expansion of the existing projects, and is expected to create an
additional 144,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.
(GulfBase.com)
Nshama to unveil 750-acre Town Square in Dubai – Nshama,
a private developer of lifestyle communities, will unveil the Town
Square development spread over 750 acres in Dubai. The urban
metropolis, which will be launched soon, features an outdoor
lifestyle that promotes the wellness of residents in a vibrant,
unique and trendy development with all amenities in walking
distance. (GulfBase.com)
RAK White Cement BoD proposes 5% cash dividend – Ras
Al Khaimah Co. for White Cement & Construction Materials’
(RAK White Cement) board of directors has proposed cash
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dividend of 5% of the company’s capital for the year ended
December 31, 2014. (ADX)
RAKCC general assembly approves 5% cash dividend – Ras
Al Khaimah Cement Company’s (RAKCC) general assembly
meeting has approved board’s proposal to distribute 5% cash
dividend for the year ended December 31, 2014. (ADX)
EIC seeks shareholders’ nod for 60% cash dividend –
Emirates Insurance Company (EIC) has invited its shareholders
to consider and approve the board’s proposal to distribute 60%
cash dividend of the share capital i.e., 60 fils per share for the
year ended December 31, 2014. (ADX)
FGB AGM approves cash, stock dividends – First Gulf Bank’s
(FGB) annual general assembly meeting (AGM) has approved
distribution of cash dividend representing 100% of capital, as
well as bonus shares equivalent to 15.38% of capital. (ADX)
Etisalat proposes AED0.35 per share cash dividend for
2H2014 – Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (Etisalat)
has proposed to pay AED0.35 per share cash dividend for
2H2014. The company would pay AED0.70 per share dividend
and 10% bonus shares for the whole of 2014. (GulfBase.com)
Senaat considers IPO for unit – General Holding Corporation
(Senaat) has shelved plans to go public but instead is
considering options to sell shares in one of its subsidiaries.
Senaat’s Chairman, Hussain al Nowais said that the company
will do an IPO of a subsidiary in 2015, and is planning to invest
AED5bn in the industry over the next two years as Abu Dhabi
diversifies its economy away from oil. He said, the company will
focus on basic downstream industries whose products can be
used locally, such as pipe manufacturing. (Reuters)
Gulf Capital mulls 4-6 acquisitions in 2015 – Gulf Capital’s
CEO, Karim El Solh said that the firm may complete between
four and six acquisitions in 2015, as consumer-driven sectors in
the Gulf's economy are expected to grow despite lower oil
prices. He said the private equity house is considering
investments in healthcare, retail, food and education. Solh also
said there were potential deals at lower valuations in the energy
sector, while infrastructure and logistics were interesting sectors.
(Reuters)
Eagle Hills to invest $80bn in Egypt – According to sources,
Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills is planning to build a new city near
Cairo, Egypt with a large number of homes for low- and middle-
income buyers. Egypt's Minister of Investment, Ashraf Salman
said that the project will be privately funded by an investor
developer and possible international partners and will cost
$75bn to $80bn over 12 years. The new city will include an
airport, hotels, a mall as well as amenities such as hospitals and
schools. (GulfBase.com)
AMC seeks shareholders’ nod for 35% cash dividend – Al
Maha Ceramics (AMC) has invited its shareholders to consider
and approve board of directors’ proposal to distribute cash
dividends at the rate of 35% of the share capital (35 baizas for
each share) and 5% bonus shares (5 shares per 100 shares) for
the financial year ended December 31, 2014. (MSM)
GIS BoD recommends 6% cash dividend – Gulf Investment
Services Holding Company’s (GIS) board of directors has
recommended distribution of cash dividend equivalent to 6% of
the paid up capital (6 baizas per share) for the year 2014. This
proposal is subject to approval of the shareholders in the AGM
which shall be held on March 31, 2015. (MSM)
GSC seeks shareholders’ nod for 10% cash dividend – Gulf
Stone Company (GSC) has invited its shareholders to consider
and approve board of directors’ proposal to distribute cash
dividends of 10% of the capital (10 baizas for each share) for the
financial year ended December 31, 2014. (MSM)
Dhofar Beverages BoD proposes 10% of cash dividend –
Dhofar Beverages & Foodstuff Company’s board of directors
has recommended the distribution of 10% cash dividend (10
baizas per share). (MSM)
Renaissance Services BoD recommends 10% cash dividend
– Renaissance Services’ board of directors has recommended
the distribution of 10% cash dividend, subject to the approval of
the shareholder at the annual general meeting (AGM). (MSM)
Voltamp Energy BoD recommends 25% cash dividend –
Voltamp Energy’s board of directors has recommended the
distribution of 25% cash dividend, subject to the approval of the
shareholder at the annual general meeting (AGM). (MSM)
Raysut Cement BoD recommends 75% cash dividend –
Raysut Cement’s board of directors has recommended the
distribution of 75% cash dividend of the paid up capital for the
financial year ended December 31, 2014. This recommendation
is subject to the approval of the shareholder at the annual
general meeting (AGM). (MSM)
Al Sharqia BoD recommends cash, stock dividend – Al
Sharqia Investment Holding’s board of directors has
recommended the distribution of 5% cash and 4.022% stock
dividend. This recommendation is subject to the approval of
shareholders at the general meeting, scheduled for March 29,
2015. (MSM)
Bank Dhofar EGM approves AT1 issue – Bank Dhofar’s
extraordinary general meeting (EGM) has approved the issue of
additional Tier 1 Capital Securities (AT1) in the form of perpetual
Tier 1 Securities to raise up to $300mn or equivalent in Omani
Rial outside Oman, subject to regulatory approvals. Further, the
EGM approved the increase of the bank’s regulatory capital by
issue of convertible bonds to raise up to OMR100mn, if
regulatory approvals are not obtained for the proposed AT1
issue or if it becomes apparent that the bank will not be able to
finalize the AT1 issue by March 31, 2015. Meanwhile, the EGM
approved the establishment of the program of Euro Medium
Term Note (EMTN) in the next twelve months to issue non-
capital instruments up to $500mn with a likely term of up to five
years and with a coupon to be determined at the time of issue
based on market conditions which will be listed outside Oman
within the next four years, subject to regulatory approvals.
(MSM)
Galfar wins $10mn Khazzan project contract – Galfar
Engineering & Contracting has been awarded a $10.05mn
contract for Oman Khazzan 132kV power supply procurement &
construction for Khazzan Project by BP Exploration (Epsilon)
Limited. (MSM)
National Gas BoD recommends cash dividend, bonus
shares – National Gas Company’s board of directors has
recommended the distribution of a 12.5% cash dividend and
issue of bonus shares in the ratio of 9.74 shares for every 100
shares held so as to increase the paid up share capital of the
company to OMR5mn. This is subject to the approval of the
shareholders at the general meeting to be held on March 25,
2015. (MSM)
Taageer Finance BoD recommends 15% cash dividend –
Taageer Finance’s board of directors has recommended 15%
cash dividend for 2014. (MSM)
Oman Chlorine BoD recommends cash, stock dividend –
Oman Chlorine’s board of directors has proposed to distribute
cash dividend of 10% for 2014 in addition to 5% stock dividends.
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This proposal is subject to approval in the annual general
meeting to be held on March 26, 2015. (MSM)
Al Jazeera seeks shareholders’ nod for 22% cash dividend
– Al Jazeera Steel Products Company has invited its
shareholders to consider and approve the proposed cash
dividend at the rate of 22% of the share capital i.e., 22 baizas
per share. (MSM)
SMN Power recommends 22% cash dividend – SMN Power
Holding’s board of directors has recommended the distribution
of 22% cash dividend (22 baizas per share) from the
consolidated audited accounts of the company for the year
ended December 31, 2014. Shareholders, who are registered in
the company’s register with Muscat Clearing & Depository
Company as on May 1, 2015, will be eligible for dividends.
(MSM)
NCSI: Fixed phones subscribers in Oman cross 375,000 –
According to a report by National Centre for Statistics &
Information (NCSI), subscribers of fixed phone service in Oman
crossed 375,000 in 2014. GSM lines touched more than 6mn,
while the number of subscribers in broadband internet rose to
reach more than 2.8mn. NCSI statistics pointed subscribers of
pre-paid fixed phone service stood at 33,066 against 25,829 at
the end of 2013, a rise by 2.8%. The billed fixed phone lines
stood at 287,995 in 2014, compared to 271,400 in 2013. The
statistics also pointed out that the total subscribers of internet at
the end of 2014 stood at 180,144 compared to 158,678
subscribers at the end of 2013. The number of active
subscribers of mobile broadband stood at 2,893,561 at the end
of 2014, reflecting an increase of 18.4%. (GulfBase.com)
Moody's maintains Oman rating at A+ – Moody's credit rating
maintained Oman’s rating at A+, an advanced level equal to the
rating earned by some advanced European countries with stable
outlook. The rating reflects the sound financial position for
Oman’s government and forecasts of continuous economic
growth. Moody's said that the rating took into consideration the
efforts made by the government to diversify sources of national
economy through the various economic activities and reduce
reliance on oil & gas revenues. (GulfBase.com)
Oman to issue first sovereign Islamic bonds by mid-2015 –
Central Bank of Oman’s (CBO) Executive President, Hamood
Sangour al-Zadjali said that Oman is planning to make its first
sovereign issue of Islamic bonds, an OMR200mn issue by mid-
2015 to help finance a budget deficit caused by the plunge of oil
prices. The issue would boost Oman's fledgling Islamic banking
industry, giving it a pricing benchmark and a liquidity
management tool. (Reuters)
UGB reports $18.8mn net profit in FY2014, BoD
recommends no dividend – United Gulf Bank (UGB) reported
a net profit of $18.8mn in FY2014 as compared to $2.6mn in
FY2013. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent in
4Q2014 stood at $3.1mn as compared to $0.4mn in 4Q2013.
Basic earnings per share amounted to 2.31 cents in FY2014 as
compared to 0.32 cents in FY2013. The bank’s total assets
stood at $2.78bn in FY2014 as compared to $1.26bn in FY2013.
Customer deposits stood at $548.42mn. UGB’s board of
directors will not be recommending any dividends for FY2014.
(Bahrain Bourse)
Alba AGM approves cash dividend for 2014 – Aluminium
Bahrain’s (Alba) annual general meeting (AGM) has approved
distribution of cash dividend related to FY2014. The total
dividends for FY2014 amounted to BHD38.2mn, equivalent to
27% of the nominal value of the company’s shares i.e., 27 fils
per share, of which 12 fils (interim dividend) has already been
distributed to the shareholders in September 2014. The final
dividend for FY2014 of BHD21mn will be payable from March
24, 2015 to Alba's shareholders of record as of March 1, 2015.
(Bahrain Bourse)
ABC reports $256mn net profit in FY2014, recommends 5%
cash dividend – Arab Banking Corporation’s (ABC)
consolidated group net profit for the year ended 2014 was
$256mn, reflecting an increase of 7% YoY. ABC reported a net
profit $59mn for 4Q2014 as compared to $61mn in 4Q2013.
Total operating income rose to $888mn in FY2014 from $857mn
in FY2013. ABC Group’s total assets registered a growth of 11%
during 2014 to stand at $29.4bn as of December 2014. Cost to
income ratio improved to 49.4% in FY2014 from 51.3% in
FY2013. EPS amounted to $0.08 in FY2014 as compared to
$0.08 in FY2013. Meanwhile, the bank’s BoD recommended
cash dividend distribution of 5% of the issued share capital i.e.,
$0.05 per share, amounting to $155.5mn. The ratio of NPLs
(nonperforming loans) to gross loans declined to 2.4% from
3.0% at 2013 year-end. (Bahrain Bourse)
Bahrain Cinema BoD approves 50% cash dividend – Bahrain
Cinema Company’s board of directors has recommended a cash
dividend of 50% of the fully paid up capital. This proposal is
subject to approval by the relevant regulators. (Bahrain Bourse)
Zain Bahrain AGM approves 5% cash dividend – Zain
Bahrain’s annual general meeting (AGM) has approved the
proposed agenda including the distribution of cash dividend of
5% at par equaling 5 fils per share. (Bahrain Bourse)
Nass BoD proposes 15 fils per share cash dividend – Nass
Corporation’s board of directors has proposed a cash dividend
of 15 fils per share. This proposal is subject to approval by the
relevant regulators. (Bahrain Bourse)
Al Ahlia proposes 40% cash dividend – Al Ahlia Insurance
Company’s (Al Ahlia) board of directors has proposed a cash
dividend of 40% of its Paid-up Capital, i.e. 40 fils per share. This
proposal is subject to approval by the relevant regulators.
(Bahrain Bourse)
BFM BoD recommends 20% cash dividend – Bahrain Flour
Mills Company’s (BFM) board of directors has recommended
the distribution of 20% cash dividend of its fully paid up capital,
i.e. 20 fils per share. This proposal is subject to approval by the
relevant regulators. (Bahrain Bourse)
BASREC BoD recommends 50% cash dividend – Bahrain
Shipping Repairing & Engineering Company (BASREC) board of
directors has recommended the distribution of 50% cash
dividend of its fully paid up capital, i.e. 50 fils per share. This
proposal is subject to approval by the relevant regulators.
(Bahrain Bourse)
8. Contacts
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Rebased Performance Daily Index Performance
Source: Bloomberg Source: Bloomberg (*Data as of February 26, 2015)
Source: Bloomberg Source: Bloomberg (*$ adjusted returns)
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180.0
200.0
220.0
Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15
QSE Index S&P Pan Arab S&P GCC
0.4%
(0.2%) (0.3%)
0.1%
0.3%
0.1%
(1.0%)
(1.4%)
(0.7%)
0.0%
0.7%
SaudiArabia
Qatar*
Kuwait
Bahrain
Oman
AbuDhabi
Dubai
Asset/Currency Performance Close ($) 1D% WTD% YTD% Global Indices Performance Close 1D%* WTD%* YTD%*
Gold/Ounce 1,213.22 0.3 0.9 2.4 MSCI World Index 1,772.86 (0.1) 0.3 3.7
Silver/Ounce 16.60 0.2 2.2 5.7 DJ Industrial 18,132.70 (0.4) (0.0) 1.7
Crude Oil (Brent)/Barrel (FM
Future)
62.58 4.2 3.9 9.2 S&P 500 2,104.50 (0.3) (0.3) 2.2
Crude Oil (WTI)/Barrel (FM
Future)
49.76 3.3 (1.2) (6.6) NASDAQ 100 4,963.53 (0.5) 0.2 4.8
Natural Gas (Henry
Hub)/MMBtu
2.75 (11.5) (7.9) (8.0) STOXX 600 392.21 0.4 0.8 5.9
LPG Propane (Arab Gulf)/Ton 62.25 3.8 5.1 27.0 DAX 11,401.66 0.7 1.4 7.1
LPG Butane (Arab Gulf)/Ton 74.75 3.1 5.3 14.1 FTSE 100 6,946.66 0.2 0.7 4.8
Euro 1.12 (0.0) (1.6) (7.5) CAC 40 4,951.48 0.8 0.7 7.2
Yen 119.63 0.2 0.5 (0.1) Nikkei 18,797.94 (0.2) 1.7 7.5
GBP 1.54 0.2 0.3 (0.9) MSCI EM 990.28 (0.4) 0.6 3.6
CHF 1.05 (0.1) (1.6) 4.2 SHANGHAI SE Composite 3,310.30 0.2 1.7 1.3
AUD 0.78 0.1 (0.4) (4.5) HANG SENG 24,823.29 (0.3) 0.0 5.1
USD Index 95.29 0.0 1.1 5.6 BSE SENSEX 29,361.50 1.8 0.9 9.4
RUB 61.75 0.9 (0.5) 1.7 Bovespa 51,583.09 0.5 1.5 (4.3)
BRL 0.35 1.8 0.4 (7.2) RTS 896.63 (1.7) (1.5) 13.4
178.8
141.1
128.6