The QSE Index rose 0.3% led by gains in the Consumer Goods & Services and Insurance indices. National Leasing and Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development were the top gainers rising 10.0% and 9.9% respectively. Regional indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia falling 0.5% while Kuwait gained 0.6%. Ezdan Holding Group plans to raise $2bn Sukuk to finance real estate mega projects.
QNBFS Daily Market Report November 15, 2016tQNB Group
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 1.3% due to losses in the real estate and transportation indices. Islamic Holding Group and Qatar National Cement Co. were the top losers, falling 3.6% and 3.5% respectively. Trading volume fell 22.4% compared to the previous day. Regional indices also declined, with the UAE markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi falling 0.9% and 1.2% respectively, and Saudi Arabia down 0.5%.
QNBFS Daily Market Report February 22, 2017QNB Group
The QSE Index rose 0.2% led by gains in the Insurance and Consumer Goods & Services indices. Qatar General Insurance and Al Meera Consumer Goods were the top gainers rising 6.2% and 5.3% respectively. The GCC markets were mostly lower with Saudi Arabia down 0.2% and Dubai down 1.2%. Regional indices were mixed with Qatar up 0.2% and Abu Dhabi up 0.6% while the rest were lower or flat.
QNBFS Daily Market Report October 12, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index in Qatar rose 0.1% driven by gains in the Insurance and Industrials indices. Gulf International Services and Mannai Corporation were the top gainers. Doha Insurance Group and Ooredoo declined. Trading volume increased 29.1% compared to the previous day. Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi up 0.7% and Saudi Arabia down 0.5%. Several Qatar companies announced earnings release and AGM dates.
QNBFS Daily Market Report October 20, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index rose 0.2% to close at 11,767.5. Gains were led by the Consumer Goods & Services and Banks & Financial Services indices, gaining 0.4% each.
The QE index in Qatar rose 1.5% led by gains in the real estate and insurance indices. Mannai Corp. and Qatar & Oman Investment Co. were the top gainers rising 10% each. Regional indices were mixed with Dubai and Abu Dhabi rising while Saudi Arabia and Oman fell. Earnings reports from companies in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Oman showed mixed revenue and profit results. US economic indicators were slightly higher than forecasts.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.5% led by declines in the Real Estate and Banks & Financial Services indices. Top losers were Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co. and Medicare Group. Regional markets were also mostly lower except for Bahrain which gained 0.3%. News included Milaha launching a door-to-door shipping service between Qatar and UAE, RasGas recording the 5,000th cargo delivery from its Helium-2 plant, and Msheireb Properties and QDB planning to open investment opportunities for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
The QSE Index rose 0.3% led by gains in the Consumer Goods & Services and Insurance indices. National Leasing and Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development were the top gainers rising 10.0% and 9.9% respectively. Regional indices were mixed with Saudi Arabia falling 0.5% while Kuwait gained 0.6%. Ezdan Holding Group plans to raise $2bn Sukuk to finance real estate mega projects.
QNBFS Daily Market Report November 15, 2016tQNB Group
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 1.3% due to losses in the real estate and transportation indices. Islamic Holding Group and Qatar National Cement Co. were the top losers, falling 3.6% and 3.5% respectively. Trading volume fell 22.4% compared to the previous day. Regional indices also declined, with the UAE markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi falling 0.9% and 1.2% respectively, and Saudi Arabia down 0.5%.
QNBFS Daily Market Report February 22, 2017QNB Group
The QSE Index rose 0.2% led by gains in the Insurance and Consumer Goods & Services indices. Qatar General Insurance and Al Meera Consumer Goods were the top gainers rising 6.2% and 5.3% respectively. The GCC markets were mostly lower with Saudi Arabia down 0.2% and Dubai down 1.2%. Regional indices were mixed with Qatar up 0.2% and Abu Dhabi up 0.6% while the rest were lower or flat.
QNBFS Daily Market Report October 12, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index in Qatar rose 0.1% driven by gains in the Insurance and Industrials indices. Gulf International Services and Mannai Corporation were the top gainers. Doha Insurance Group and Ooredoo declined. Trading volume increased 29.1% compared to the previous day. Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi up 0.7% and Saudi Arabia down 0.5%. Several Qatar companies announced earnings release and AGM dates.
QNBFS Daily Market Report October 20, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index rose 0.2% to close at 11,767.5. Gains were led by the Consumer Goods & Services and Banks & Financial Services indices, gaining 0.4% each.
The QE index in Qatar rose 1.5% led by gains in the real estate and insurance indices. Mannai Corp. and Qatar & Oman Investment Co. were the top gainers rising 10% each. Regional indices were mixed with Dubai and Abu Dhabi rising while Saudi Arabia and Oman fell. Earnings reports from companies in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Oman showed mixed revenue and profit results. US economic indicators were slightly higher than forecasts.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.5% led by declines in the Real Estate and Banks & Financial Services indices. Top losers were Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co. and Medicare Group. Regional markets were also mostly lower except for Bahrain which gained 0.3%. News included Milaha launching a door-to-door shipping service between Qatar and UAE, RasGas recording the 5,000th cargo delivery from its Helium-2 plant, and Msheireb Properties and QDB planning to open investment opportunities for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
The QE Index in Qatar declined slightly, led by losses in the telecom and real estate sectors. Top losers were Mannai Corporation and Alijarah Holding. Regional markets were mixed, with Saudi Arabia and Oman gaining slightly while Bahrain declined marginally. Earnings reports from companies in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman were reported, with some beating estimates and others missing targets. Trading activity in Qatar fell compared to the previous day and 30-day average.
The QSE Index declined marginally to close at 10,336.3, led by losses in the Transportation and Industrials indices. Top losers were Commercial Bank and Ahli Bank, falling 3.0% and 2.0% respectively. Top gainers included Vodafone Qatar and Dlala Brokerage & Investments Holding Co., rising 2.7% each. Regional markets were mixed with Saudi Arabia down 1.0% but Dubai up 0.9%. Volume on the QSE rose 37.2% despite being 6.5% lower than the 30-day average.
The QE Index in Qatar rose 0.4% led by gains in the banks and financial services and industrials indices. The Commercial Bank and Qatar National Cement Company were the top gainers. Regional markets were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi rising while Dubai fell. Earnings news included better than expected results from Alpha Dhabi Holdings and Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.2% led by losses in the Insurance and Telecom indices. Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance Co. and Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co. were the top losers falling 5.7% and 3.1% respectively. Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi index rose 0.3% with gains in the Industrial and Consumer indices, and Int. Fish Farming Holding surging 15.0%. Overall, indexes were mixed across the GCC with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait declining while Oman rose 1.0%.
The QSE Index declined 0.6% led by losses in the Insurance and Banks & Financial Services indices. Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Co. and Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co. were the top losers, falling 9.9% each. Volume of shares traded fell by 3.7% compared to the previous day. News from the day includes an announcement from QSE of changes to the main index composition, trading suspensions of CBQK and QNNS shares, and plans from Qatari banks to issue bonds to strengthen their capital bases.
The QE Index in Qatar rose slightly by 0.1% led by gains in the telecom and consumer goods sectors. Qatari Investors Group and Al Khalij Commercial Bank were the top gainers while Ahli Bank and Qatar General Insurance fell. Regional markets were mixed with Dubai up and Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi down. Real estate indices declined in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi while telecoms gained in Qatar. Ezdan reported a 91.4% rise in Qatari real estate transactions for August.
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 declined 0.7% led by losses in the Industrials and Insurance indices. Islamic Holding Group and Doha Insurance Co. were the top losers falling 4.4% and 3.5% respectively, while Ahli Bank gained 3.1%. Regional markets were also mostly down, with Saudi Arabia's TASI index falling 2.7% and Dubai's DFM index declining 1.6%. Earnings reports from various companies were mixed with some Saudi firms such as SEC reporting growth but others such as Rabigh Refining reporting losses.
The QE index in Qatar declined 0.5% led by losses in the transportation and telecom sectors. Qatar Navigation and Gulf Warehousing Co. were the top losers. In other markets, indexes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi rose while indexes in Kuwait and Oman declined marginally. Trading activity on the Qatar exchange fell significantly compared to the previous day and 30-day average.
The QE Index in Qatar declined slightly, led by losses in the transportation and real estate sectors. Volume traded was lower than the 30-day average. In other GCC markets, Saudi Arabia fell but Kuwait and Bahrain rose slightly. Economic data releases from the US, EU, and Italy were mixed. Qatar news included the QE announcing a review of its index methodology, raising of loan limits by the central bank, and several company announcements.
The document provides an intra-day market commentary and summary of stock market activity in Qatar, GCC countries, and regional indices. It notes that the QE Index in Qatar declined 0.9% led by losses in the insurance and real estate sectors. Top losers were Qatar Insurance Company and Doha Bank. Other GCC markets had mixed performance with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait gaining while Dubai and Oman fell. It provides details on volume leaders, top gainers and losers, and other market indicators.
The QE Index rose 0.2% to close at 10,240.7. Gains were led by the Insurance and Consumer Goods & Services indices, gaining 0.8% and 0.5%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Market Report September 13, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.2% to close at 11,078.6. Losses were led by the Telecoms and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Market Report August 09, 2021QNB Group
- The QE Index in Qatar rose 0.4% led by gains in the real estate and industrial indices. Top gainers included Dlala Brokerage and Investment Holding Group.
- Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi up 1.1% while Bahrain fell 0.2%. Saudi Arabia was closed for a holiday.
- Earnings reports saw profit increases at National Industrialization Co. and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical but losses for United Foods Company and Arkan Building Materials Co. Qatar Insurance Co. reported a profit versus a loss in the prior year period.
The QE Index declined 0.1% to close at 10,914.1. Losses were led by the Insurance and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 0.7% and 0.2%, respectively.
The QE Index in Qatar declined slightly, led by losses in the telecom and real estate sectors. Top losers were Mannai Corporation and Alijarah Holding. Regional markets were mixed, with Saudi Arabia and Oman gaining slightly while Bahrain declined marginally. Earnings reports from companies in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman were reported, with some beating estimates and others missing targets. Trading activity in Qatar fell compared to the previous day and 30-day average.
The QSE Index declined marginally to close at 10,336.3, led by losses in the Transportation and Industrials indices. Top losers were Commercial Bank and Ahli Bank, falling 3.0% and 2.0% respectively. Top gainers included Vodafone Qatar and Dlala Brokerage & Investments Holding Co., rising 2.7% each. Regional markets were mixed with Saudi Arabia down 1.0% but Dubai up 0.9%. Volume on the QSE rose 37.2% despite being 6.5% lower than the 30-day average.
The QE Index in Qatar rose 0.4% led by gains in the banks and financial services and industrials indices. The Commercial Bank and Qatar National Cement Company were the top gainers. Regional markets were mixed with Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi rising while Dubai fell. Earnings news included better than expected results from Alpha Dhabi Holdings and Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co.
The QSE Index in Qatar declined 0.2% led by losses in the Insurance and Telecom indices. Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance Co. and Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co. were the top losers falling 5.7% and 3.1% respectively. Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi index rose 0.3% with gains in the Industrial and Consumer indices, and Int. Fish Farming Holding surging 15.0%. Overall, indexes were mixed across the GCC with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait declining while Oman rose 1.0%.
The QSE Index declined 0.6% led by losses in the Insurance and Banks & Financial Services indices. Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Co. and Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co. were the top losers, falling 9.9% each. Volume of shares traded fell by 3.7% compared to the previous day. News from the day includes an announcement from QSE of changes to the main index composition, trading suspensions of CBQK and QNNS shares, and plans from Qatari banks to issue bonds to strengthen their capital bases.
The QE Index in Qatar rose slightly by 0.1% led by gains in the telecom and consumer goods sectors. Qatari Investors Group and Al Khalij Commercial Bank were the top gainers while Ahli Bank and Qatar General Insurance fell. Regional markets were mixed with Dubai up and Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi down. Real estate indices declined in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi while telecoms gained in Qatar. Ezdan reported a 91.4% rise in Qatari real estate transactions for August.
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 declined 0.7% led by losses in the Industrials and Insurance indices. Islamic Holding Group and Doha Insurance Co. were the top losers falling 4.4% and 3.5% respectively, while Ahli Bank gained 3.1%. Regional markets were also mostly down, with Saudi Arabia's TASI index falling 2.7% and Dubai's DFM index declining 1.6%. Earnings reports from various companies were mixed with some Saudi firms such as SEC reporting growth but others such as Rabigh Refining reporting losses.
The QE index in Qatar declined 0.5% led by losses in the transportation and telecom sectors. Qatar Navigation and Gulf Warehousing Co. were the top losers. In other markets, indexes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi rose while indexes in Kuwait and Oman declined marginally. Trading activity on the Qatar exchange fell significantly compared to the previous day and 30-day average.
The QE Index in Qatar declined slightly, led by losses in the transportation and real estate sectors. Volume traded was lower than the 30-day average. In other GCC markets, Saudi Arabia fell but Kuwait and Bahrain rose slightly. Economic data releases from the US, EU, and Italy were mixed. Qatar news included the QE announcing a review of its index methodology, raising of loan limits by the central bank, and several company announcements.
The document provides an intra-day market commentary and summary of stock market activity in Qatar, GCC countries, and regional indices. It notes that the QE Index in Qatar declined 0.9% led by losses in the insurance and real estate sectors. Top losers were Qatar Insurance Company and Doha Bank. Other GCC markets had mixed performance with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait gaining while Dubai and Oman fell. It provides details on volume leaders, top gainers and losers, and other market indicators.
The QE Index rose 0.2% to close at 10,240.7. Gains were led by the Insurance and Consumer Goods & Services indices, gaining 0.8% and 0.5%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Market Report September 13, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.2% to close at 11,078.6. Losses were led by the Telecoms and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Market Report August 09, 2021QNB Group
- The QE Index in Qatar rose 0.4% led by gains in the real estate and industrial indices. Top gainers included Dlala Brokerage and Investment Holding Group.
- Regional indices were mixed with Abu Dhabi up 1.1% while Bahrain fell 0.2%. Saudi Arabia was closed for a holiday.
- Earnings reports saw profit increases at National Industrialization Co. and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical but losses for United Foods Company and Arkan Building Materials Co. Qatar Insurance Co. reported a profit versus a loss in the prior year period.
The QE Index declined 0.1% to close at 10,914.1. Losses were led by the Insurance and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 0.7% and 0.2%, respectively.
The QE index in Qatar rose 0.6% led by gains in the transportation and telecom indices. Dlala Brokerage and Qatar General Insurance were the top gainers rising 7.6% and 4.6% respectively, while Zad Holding fell 2.7%. Regional markets were also up with Saudi Arabia and Dubai rising 0.1% and 1.9% respectively. Trading volume on the QE rose 114.2% compared to the previous day.
The QE Index rose 1.5% to close at 10,920.7. Gains were led by the Industrials and Consumer Goods & Services indices, gaining 2.7% and 1.8%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Market Report November 21, 2021QNB Group
The QE Index in Qatar declined slightly by 0.1% led by losses in the industrial and insurance sectors. Regionally, most markets gained marginally except for Saudi Arabia which fell 1%. Volume on the Qatari stock exchange fell over 15% compared to the previous day. In company news, Qatar is in talks to acquire power plants in Pakistan and is well-positioned to support hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup through its logistics infrastructure. Kahramaa held a workshop to increase cooperation with QRDI council. Qatar was also ranked among the top 10 countries in the Gulf for app development growth.
QNBFS Daily Market Report September 14, 2022QNB Group
The QE Index rose 0.9% to close at 13,315.0. Gains were led by the Banks & Financial Services and Insurance indices, gaining 2.2% and 1.2%, respectively.
QNBFS Daily Market Report October 9, 2018QNB Group
The QSE Index declined 0.3% led by losses in the Banks & Financial Services and Insurance indices. Salam International Investment Limited and Qatari Investors Group fell 1.6% each, while Gulf International Services gained 6.1% and Qatar Islamic Insurance Company rose 2.9%. Trading volume rose 111.2% but remained 30.2% lower than the 30-day moving average. The Qatari market commentary noted the index fell on selling pressure from non-Qatari investors despite Qatari buying support.
QNBFS Daily Market Report February 03, 2020QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.8% to close at 10,362.0. Losses were led by the Consumer Goods & Services and Banks & Financial Services indices, falling 3.1% and 0.6%, respectively.
The QSE Index in Qatar rose 0.2% while indices in other Gulf markets were mixed. In Qatar, the Insurance and Real Estate indices performed best, rising 0.5% and 0.2% respectively. Widam Food Co. and Qatari Investors Group were the top gainers in Qatar. Trading activity on the QSE fell 11% compared to the previous day.
The QSE Index gained 0.1% as the Insurance and Consumer Goods & Services indices rose. Dlala Brokerage and Qatar National Cement were the top gainers, rising 6.4% and 2.6% respectively. Qatar German for Medical Devices fell 2.7% and was a top loser. Trading volume fell 36.4% compared to the previous day but was slightly higher than the 30-day average. Earnings reports are expected from several Qatari companies in the coming weeks.
QNBFS Daily Market Report September 15, 2020QNB Group
The QE Index declined 0.1% to close at 9,872.9. Losses were led by the Banks & Financial Services and Telecoms indices, falling 1.4% and 1.2%, respectively.
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 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.
The QE index in Qatar rose 0.5% led by gains in the consumer goods and services and real estate indices. Islamic Holding Group and Widam Food Co. were the top gainers rising 9.0% and 7.3% respectively, while Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Dev. fell 3.2%. Trading volume on the QE rose 19.6% compared to the previous day. Regional indices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia also rose, while Oman declined. Earnings news and global economic data are also included.
QNBFS Daily Market Report August 17, 2020QNB Group
The QE Index in Qatar rose marginally to close at 9,603.1, led by gains in the Industrials and Telecoms indices. Aamal Company and Dlala Brokerage & Investment Holding Company were the top gainers, while Qatari German Company for Medical Devices saw the largest decline. Trading volume fell compared to the previous day and the 30-day moving average. Regional indices in other Gulf markets also rose, with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain all seeing index gains. Earnings reports from companies in Qatar and other GCC countries showed mixed financial results.
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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
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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.
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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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Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
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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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OJP data from firms like Vicinity Jobs have emerged as a complement to traditional sources of labour demand data, such as the Job Vacancy and Wages Survey (JVWS). Ibrahim Abuallail, PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa, presented research relating to bias in OJPs and a proposed approach to effectively adjust OJP data to complement existing official data (such as from the JVWS) and improve the measurement of labour demand.
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Abhay Bhutada, the Managing Director of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in commercial and retail lending. A Qualified Chartered Accountant, he has been pivotal in leveraging technology to enhance financial services. Starting his career at Bank of India, he later founded TAB Capital Limited and co-founded Poonawalla Finance Private Limited, emphasizing digital lending. Under his leadership, Poonawalla Fincorp achieved a 'AAA' credit rating, integrating acquisitions and emphasizing corporate governance. Actively involved in industry forums and CSR initiatives, Abhay has been recognized with awards like "Young Entrepreneur of India 2017" and "40 under 40 Most Influential Leader for 2020-21." Personally, he values mindfulness, enjoys gardening, yoga, and sees every day as an opportunity for growth and improvement.
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QSE Intra-Day Movement
Qatar Commentary
The QE Index rose 0.2% to close at 9,908.3. Gains were led by the Real Estate and
Transportation indices, gaining 2.9% and 0.8%, respectively. Top gainers were Salam
International Investment Limited and Qatari German Company for Medical Devices,
rising 10.0% each. Among the top losers, Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company
fell 9.5%, while Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company was down 2.7%.
GCC Commentary
Saudi Arabia: The TASI Index gained 0.9% to close at 8,160.4. Gains were led by the
Diversified Fin. and Capital Goods indices, rising 3.6% and 3.0%, respectively.
Anaam International Holding rose 10.0%, while Al Khaleej Training was up 9.9%.
Dubai: The DFM Index gained 1.0% to close at 2,181.7. The Services index rose
3.4%, while the Real Estate & Construction index gained 2.7%. Amanat Holdings
rose 3.8% while Al Salam Bank -Bahrain was up 3.6%.
Abu Dhabi: The ADX General Index fell 0.3% to close at 4,706.2. The Investment &
Financial Services index declined 1.4%, while the Consumer Staples index fell 1.0%.
Abu Dhabi National Takaful declined 4.9%, while Sudatel was down 1.8%.
Kuwait: The Kuwait All Share Index gained 0.5% to close at 5,500.5. The
Telecommunications index rose 1.3%, while the Oil & Gas index gained 1.2%.
Kuwait Hotels rose 9.6%, while Bayan Investment Company was up 9.3%.
Oman: The MSM 30 Index gained marginally to close at 3,552.2. The Industrial
index gained 0.3%, while the other indices ended in red. National Gas Company rose
3.5%, while Galfar Engineering & Contracting was up 2.5%.
Bahrain: The BHB Index fell marginally to close at 1,441.4. The Commercial Banks
and Services indices declined 0.1% each. Ithmaar Holding declined 4.1%, while Seef
Properties was down 1.2%.
QSE Top Gainers Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Salam International Inv. Ltd. 0.61 10.0 48,049.2 17.4
Qatari German Co for Med. Devices 1.77 10.0 11,933.6 203.4
Dlala Brokerage & Inv. Holding Co. 1.75 8.8 7,032.5 186.4
Inma Holding 0.59 8.6 109,774.2 5.0
Ezdan Holding Group 1.69 8.0 26,900.2 174.8
QSE Top Volume Trades Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Inma Holding 0.59 8.6 109,774.2 5.0
Salam International Inv. Ltd. 0.61 10.0 48,049.2 17.4
Ezdan Holding Group 1.69 8.0 26,900.2 174.8
Qatar First Bank 1.78 4.6 22,168.6 117.5
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Dev. 1.08 4.2 15,799.8 50.8
Market Indicators 08 Nov 20 05 Nov 20 %Chg.
Value Traded (QR mn) 393.9 280.0 40.7
Exch. Market Cap. (QR mn) 577,248.3 574,005.6 0.6
Volume (mn) 336.0 127.7 163.0
Number of Transactions 8,991 6,870 30.9
Companies Traded 46 45 2.2
Market Breadth 29:14 35:7 –
Market Indices Close 1D% WTD% YTD% TTM P/E
Total Return 19,048.45 0.2 0.2 (0.7) 16.8
All Share Index 3,062.62 0.1 0.1 (1.2) 17.5
Banks 4,178.47 (0.2) (0.2) (1.0) 14.8
Industrials 2,841.99 0.4 0.4 (3.1) 25.4
Transportation 2,827.56 0.8 0.8 10.6 12.9
Real Estate 1,874.41 2.9 2.9 19.8 16.5
Insurance 2,267.67 0.2 0.2 (17.1) 32.8
Telecoms 930.26 (0.2) (0.2) 3.9 13.9
Consumer 7,813.79 (0.0) (0.0) (9.6) 22.9
Al Rayan Islamic Index 4,074.93 0.6 0.6 3.1 18.6
GCC Top Gainers## Exchange Close# 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Ezdan Holding Group QSC Qatar 1.69 8.0 26,900.2 174.8
Saudi Industrial Inv. Saudi Arabia 22.34 4.3 1,831.5 (6.9)
Emaar Properties Dubai 2.66 3.5 17,006.2 (33.8)
Bupa Arabia for Coop. Ins. Saudi Arabia 117.8 2.4 68.4 15.0
Saudi Basic Ind. Corp. Saudi Arabia 92.00 2.3 1,447.6 (2.0)
GCC Top Losers## Exchange Close# 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
National Bank of Oman Oman 0.16 (1.9) 510.4 (15.8)
Samba Financial Group Saudi Arabia 28.50 (1.7) 666.1 (12.2)
Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia 18.18 (1.3) 678.2 (24.3)
First Abu Dhabi Bank Abu Dhabi 11.60 (1.2) 6,229.4 (23.5)
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Saudi Arabia 95.90 (1.0) 271.3 91.8
Source: Bloomberg (# in Local Currency) (## GCC Top gainers/losers derived from the S&P GCC
Composite Large Mid Cap Index)
QSE Top Losers Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution 3.80 (9.5) 2.1 72.8
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing 2.90 (2.7) 521.0 (18.8)
Qatar National Cement Company 3.76 (2.4) 20.0 (33.4)
Ahli Bank 3.25 (1.1) 487.4 (2.5)
Doha Bank 2.41 (0.9) 357.3 (4.9)
QSE Top Value Trades Close* 1D% Val. ‘000 YTD%
Inma Holding 0.59 8.6 62,454.5 5.0
Ezdan Holding Group 1.69 8.0 44,250.9 174.8
Qatar First Bank 1.78 4.6 40,019.3 117.5
Salam International Inv. Ltd. 0.61 10.0 28,221.4 17.4
United Development Company 1.60 2.6 21,137.2 5.3
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* 9,908.34 0.2 0.2 2.2 (5.0) 106.93 156,665.2 16.8 1.5 4.0
Dubai 2,181.65 1.0 1.0 (0.3) (21.1) 26.12 84,623.1 9.1 0.8 4.5
Abu Dhabi 4,706.16 (0.3) (0.3) 1.0 (7.3) 88.05 195,997.4 18.0 1.3 5.2
Saudi Arabia 8,160.35 0.9 0.9 3.2 (2.7) 1,985.34 2,380,515.5 30.7 2.0 2.4
Kuwait 5,500.50 0.5 0.5 1.1 (12.4) 110.89 99,085.5 33.2 1.3 3.6
Oman 3,552.15 0.0 0.0 (0.2) (10.8) 0.95 16,152.7 10.7 0.7 7.0
Bahrain 1,441.35 (0.0) (0.0) 1.0 (10.5) 2.73 21,979.1 14.0 0.9 4.7
Source: Bloomberg, Qatar Stock Exchange, Tadawul, Muscat Securities Market and Dubai Financial Market (** TTM; * Value traded ($ mn) do not include special trades, if any)
9,840
9,860
9,880
9,900
9,920
9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00
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Qatar Market Commentary
The QE Index rose 0.2% to close at 9,908.3. The Real Estate and
Transportation indices led the gains. The index rose on the back of
buying support from GCC and Arab shareholders despite selling pressure
from Qatari and Foreigners shareholders.
Salam International Investment Limited and Qatari German Company
for Medical Devices were the top gainers, rising 10.0% each. Among the
top losers, Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Company fell 9.5%, while
Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company was down 2.7%.
Volume of shares traded on Sunday rose by 163.0% to 336.0mn from
127.7mn on Thursday. Further, as compared to the 30-day moving
average of 264.4mn, volume for the day was 27.1% higher. Inma
Holding and Salam International Investment Limited were the most
active stocks, contributing 32.7% and 14.3% to the total volume,
respectively.
Source: Qatar Stock Exchange (*as a % of traded value)
Earnings Releases
Company Market Currency
Revenue (mn)
3Q2020
% Change
YoY
Operating Profit
(mn) 3Q2020
% Change
YoY
Net Profit
(mn) 3Q2020
% Change
YoY
Arab Sea Information System Co.* Saudi Arabia SR 5.7 -26.1% (3.3) N/A (4.4) N/A
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker
Co.*
Saudi Arabia SR 247.5 -0.2% 3.0 N/A 4.4 N/A
National Metal Manufacturing and
Casting Co.*
Saudi Arabia SR 41.3 -28.8% (3.8) N/A (5.9) N/A
AlKhaleej Training & Education* Saudi Arabia SR 184.0 -11.9% 1.7 -91.9% 6.5 -50.3%
Jazan Energy and Development Co.* Saudi Arabia SR 18.6 -2.4% 8.0 N/A 8.4 N/A
Al-Ahlia Insurance Co.* Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 2.3 -20.0%
Amana Cooperative Insurance Co.* Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 1.4 -30.7%
SABB Takaful Co.* Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 1.3 -44.6%
Solidarity Saudi Takaful Co.* Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 1.6 -36.4%
Al Sagr Cooperative Insurance Co.* Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 3.1 -27.2%
Saudi Re for Cooperative
Reinsurance Co.*
Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 7.8 59,777.2
Basic Chemical Industries Co.* Saudi Arabia SR 115.2 -18.6% 16.9 -23.9% 14.8 -26.5%
Saudi Public Transport Co.* Saudi Arabia SR 313.9 -35.3% (99.5) N/A (121.8) N/A
United Cooperative Assurance Co.* Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 1.3 -26.1%
Gulf Union Cooperative Insurance
Co.*
Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 1.0 -17.2%
Aljazira Takaful Taawuni Co.* Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 3.3 29.1%
Saudi Chemical Co.* Saudi Arabia SR 811.4 10.1% 38.6 8.5% 18.9 40.7%
Allied Cooperative Insurance Group* Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 0.6 -36.2%
Alinma Tokio Marine Co.* Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 1.9 112.6%
Sharjah Group Abu Dhabi AED 2.8 8.2% – – 1.3 68.0%
Bahrain & Kuwait Insurance
Company
Bahrain BHD – – – – 0.8 18.1%
Source: Company data, DFM, ADX, MSM, TASI, BHB. (*Financial for 9M2020)
Overall Activity Buy %* Sell %* Net (QR)
Qatari Individuals 59.82% 59.74% 315,135.7
Qatari Institutions 7.76% 9.90% (8,411,243.0)
Qatari 67.58% 69.64% (8,096,107.3)
GCC Individuals 1.62% 1.42% 786,761.4
GCC Institutions 1.30% 0.55% 2,980,782.8
GCC 2.92% 1.97% 3,767,544.2
Arab Individuals 21.20% 19.70% 5,902,016.9
Arab 21.20% 19.70% 5,902,016.9
Foreigners Individuals 5.67% 5.12% 2,155,214.8
Foreigners Institutions 2.63% 3.58% (3,728,668.6)
Foreigners 8.30% 8.70% (1,573,453.8)
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News
Qatar
S&P affirms Qatar rating with ‘Stable’ outlook – S&P Global
Ratings (S&P) has affirmed Qatar’s sovereign credit rating at
AA-/Stable/A-1+, with ‘Stable’ outlook. “The ‘Stable’ outlook
indicates our view that, despite a sharp economic contraction
and low hydrocarbon prices, we expect Qatar’s credit profile
will remain resilient, supported by its wealthy economy and
strong government and external net asset positions. We also
expect that the government will provide timely extraordinary
liquidity support to the banking system in the less likely event
of sudden and sharp reversals in foreign flows,” S&P stated in a
report. The report noted that despite the sharp COVID-19-
induced decline in economic activity and low hydrocarbon
prices, income levels in Qatar remain among the highest of
rated sovereigns, supporting its strong credit profile. High GDP
per capita, rebounding to an average of $61,600 in 2021- 2023
from a low of $56,500 in 2020, will mitigate the effect of weak
trend growth expected over the forecast horizon. S&P stated,
“We expect the rebound to be linked to increased hydrocarbon
prices and gradually abating effects of the pandemic. Despite
our expectation of current account deficits through 2021,
Qatar’s external balance sheet remains strong, with liquid
external assets continuing to offset the country’s stock of
external debt by a sizable margin. We expect the government
will provide extraordinary liquidity support to the banking
system in case of sudden reversals in capital flows related to
nonresident funding.” Despite low oil prices, S&P expects Qatar
would continue to generate surpluses in its budgetary accounts
on the general government level. “The country’s strong general
government net asset position remains credit strength. The
government’s large liquid financial assets, averaging about
185% of GDP in 2021-2023, provide it with a strong buffer
during economic and financial shocks,” it said. (Peninsula
Qatar)
Oxford Economics: Qatar’s 2020 GDP projection raised on
increasing confidence, domestic activity – Qatar’s 2020 GDP
projection has been raised by 1.5 percentage points by Oxford
Economics as low incidence of Covid-19 supported confidence
and domestic activity in Qatar. According to Oxford Economics,
Qatar’s economic recovery shows further improvement along
with Kuwait in the GCC region. Relative to the rest of the GCC,
Qatar is performing well, in terms of mobility. Oxford
Economics noted the outlook for Emerging Market (EM)
countries continues to vary with the prevalence of COVID-19
but, in contrast to much of Europe and the US, at this stage EMs
do not appear to be heading into a significant second wave of
the pandemic that would hamper their recovery. And while
growth and business sentiment numbers have weakened, it has
kept its 2020 and 2021 EM GDP growth forecasts little changed,
at -2.3% and +6.2% respectively. China’s GDP grew less than
the researcher expected in 3Q2020, leading to a small
downward revision to the 2020 growth forecast to 2%, but the
recovery in its domestic demand cycle should continue, boding
well for EMs. As for India, Oxford Economics said it is
increasingly confident about a strong rebound in 3Q2020 and
have raised its Q4 growth forecast given the robust bottom-up
data. In particular, India’s manufacturing indicators have
surprised on the upside. In part this is due to seasonal festive
demand, Oxford Economics noted. Other Asian economies are
also healing, but the sharp rebound in activity seen in 3Q2020 is
unlikely to be sustained, particularly as government stimulus
measures are scaled back. In Latin America, slower-than-
expected easing of restrictions and the closer-than-expected US
election result will cloud the outlook. (Gulf-Times.com)
CWQ: Significant increase in office take-up in Lusail's Marina
district seen over next two years – The increasing interest from
occupiers is likely to see a significant increase in office take-up
in the Lusail's Marina district over the next two years,
according to Cushman and Wakefield Qatar (CWQ). "As the
Marina District matures, we expect to see tenants attracted by
competitive rents, transport and parking provisions, and the
increasing amenities and food and beverage (F&B) on offer,"
CWQ said in a report. More than 11% of (Qatar’s total) supply is
in Lusail’s Marina District, where supply has doubled over in
the past 24 months. The recent lack of rental activity and
increasing availability is continuing to put downward pressure
on office rents and increase the incentives on offer to attract
occupiers. The CAT-A and fitted office space in West Bay is
typically available for between QR100 and QR140 per square
meter per month exclusive of service charges, although tenants
can secure rent-free periods on some buildings. The prime, CAT-
A specification offices in Lusail are available for QR90 to QR120
per square meter per month, reflecting the fact that it is a new
district trying to attract tenants and build occupancy rates.
Shell-and-core offices are now available to lease for between
QR80 and QR100 per square meter per month in West Bay.
Shell-and-core offices in secondary locations can be leased for
as little as QR60 per square meter per month. During 2010-19,
the demand for office buildings in the West Bay came mainly
from the government (37%), oil and gas companies (15%),
financial services and construction (14% each), miscellaneous
(8%), and professional services and technology (6% each).
(Gulf-Times.com)
Growth in FDI inflow expected after Qatar expands land areas
for foreign ownership – Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow
into the residential real estate market is expected to increase in
pace after Qatar allowed foreigners to own real estate
properties, the organizer of Build Your House 2021 exhibition
has said. This growth is expected as the law regulating the
ownership and use of real estate by non-Qataris entered into
force after the issuance of Cabinet Resolution No 28 of 2020,
specifying 25 areas in which non-Qataris may own and benefit
from real estate, according to NeXTfairs’ General Manager,
Rawad Sleem. Sleem said the Ministry of Justice and the
Ministry of Interior recently launched an office for non-Qatari
real estate ownership in The Pearl to provide real estate
ownership and utilization services through one window for
investors. The office enables the beneficiaries to obtain the title
deed in less than an hour; it also provides, through an
automated system developed by the two ministries, the
issuance of residency upon completion of ownership or usufruct
procedures, in case the property of the owner or the beneficiary
is in the category whose value is not less than QR730,000, so
that the owner of the property from this category obtains a
residence permit for himself and his family without a recruiter
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for the duration of his ownership of the property. (Gulf-
Times.com)
Applications sought from flat owners keen to lease out
properties for Qatar 2022 – Owners of residential apartments
are being encouraged to register their interest in leasing their
properties to visitors both in the lead-up to and during the FIFA
World Cup Qatar 2022. The Supreme Committee for Delivery &
Legacy (SC) is currently assessing the quantity and quality of
properties that may be available. This is the second phase of the
Qatar 2022 accommodation project, which was launched earlier
this year and aims to ensure that the country’s existing housing
stock is fully utilized during the tournament, sc.qa reports.
Landlords will have one month to register their interest in
leasing their properties. They should register their interest by
completing a survey by December 7. (Gulf-Times.com)
International
Global coronavirus cases exceed 50mn after 30-day spike –
Global coronavirus infections exceeded 50mn, according to a
Reuters tally, with a second wave of the virus in the past 30
days accounting for a quarter of the total. October was the
worst month for the pandemic so far, with the United States
becoming the first country to report more than 100,000 daily
cases. A surge in Europe contributed to the rise. The latest
seven-day average shows global daily infections are rising by
more than 540,000. More than 1.25mn people have died from
the respiratory disease that emerged in China late last year. The
pandemic’s recent acceleration has been ferocious. It took 32
days for the number of cases to rise from 30mn to 40mn. It took
just 21 days to add another 10mn. Europe, with about 12mn
cases, is the worst-affected region, overtaking Latin America.
Europe accounts for 24% of COVID-19 deaths. The region is
logging about 1mn new infections every three days or so,
according to a Reuters analysis. That is 51% of the global total.
France is recording 54,440 cases a day on the latest seven-day
average, a higher rate than India with a far bigger population.
The global second wave is testing healthcare systems across
Europe, prompting Germany, France and Britain to order many
citizens back to their homes again. (Reuters)
Johnson says EU trade deal is 'there to be done' – British Prime
Minister Boris Johnson said a trade deal with the European
Union was “there to be done”, suggesting his view that the
agreement’s broad outline was already “pretty clear” was
shared in Brussels. After months of talks on a deal to protect
trade between the two neighbors from possible quotas and
tariffs, the two sides have yet to close significant differences on
at least two main sticking points. Any deal should be agreed by
mid-November to allow for ratification, with some businesses
hoping that the time pressure and a COVID-19 crisis spiraling
across much of Europe can focus minds to avoid disruption at
the end of the year. The chief negotiators, the EU’s Michel
Barnier and Britain’s David Frost, will resume talks in London
on Monday to “redouble efforts to reach a deal”, Johnson’s
office has said. Disagreements on guarantees for fair
competition, especially over state aid rules, and fisheries, a
sector laden with symbolism for Brexit supporters in Britain,
have dogged the talks since Britain left the EU in January. Both
sides have called on each other to compromise to unlock an
agreement in increasingly testy exchanges that have
underlined a lack of trust, especially after Britain moved to
undermine parts of an earlier divorce deal. Britain wants a
separate trade deal with the United States, but some say
Johnson might struggle to forge a close bond with President-
elect Joe Biden, who has in the past cast doubt over Brexit and
has never met the prime minister. (Reuters)
'Our closest ally', UK PM Johnson voices confidence in US ties –
The US is Britain’s closest and most important ally, Prime
Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, expressing confidence
he could achieve much on everything from trade to climate
change with President-elect Joe Biden. Johnson, who was once
fondly dubbed “Britain Trump” by President Donald Trump,
congratulated Biden on his victory on Saturday, saying he
looked forward to “working closely together on our shared
priorities”. But some say Johnson, a leading force in the
campaign to leave the European Union, might struggle to forge
a close bond with Biden, who has in the past cast doubt over
Brexit and has never met the prime minister. Johnson, his
foreign minister Dominic Raab and other members of the
governing Conservatives were keen to underline how much
overlap there now was between the incoming US
administration and that of the British government on shared
interests. He said he looked forward to working with Biden and
his team “on a lot of crucial stuff for us in the weeks and
months ahead: tackling climate change, trade, international
security. Many, many, many, many, many other issues”. Raab
went further by saying Biden would “have no greater ally, no
more dependable friend than the UK”. Former finance minister
Sajid Javid predicted a much better chance of sealing a trade
deal under the new administration rather than the
“protectionist” Trump. (Reuters)
Raab: Britain assured next US administration on Northern
Ireland peace – Britain has assured members of the next US
administration that it will not put at risk Northern Ireland’s
1998 peace agreement, foreign minister Dominic Raab said on
Sunday, accusing the European Union instead of putting
pressure on it. “We are very clear...we will never do anything to
put at risk the Good Friday Agreement...and of course if the EU
does the same, this issue is resolved,” he told the BBC’s Andrew
Marr Show. “Out argument is that...it is EU that has put
pressure on that with the approach it has taken.” (Reuters)
Regional
Expat remittances from UAE, Saudi Arabia fall as return
migration takes effect – Money flows from expatriate hubs
around the world to low and middle-income countries are
forecast to drop by 7% to $508bn this year, according to the
latest figures from the World Bank. In its Migration and
Development Brief, the World Bank also projected that due to
the economic slowdown and continued spread of the
coronavirus pandemic, 2021 will also see remittances to fall
further by 7.5% to $470bn. Among the major sources of
remittances, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have already seen
money flows fall during the first eight months of the year,
recording single-digit declines in certain remittance corridors.
During the first eight months of the year, the amount of money
sent by expatriates from the UAE to the Philippines alone
dropped by 22.4% YoY. Saudi Arabia also posted a 26.4% fall in
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remittances to the Asian country during the same period.
(Zawya)
Arab National Bank’s net profit declines 19.9% YoY to
SR668.6mn in 3Q2020 – Arab National Bank reported profit for
the third quarter of SR668.6mn, which showed declined of
19.9% YoY. Operating income came in at SR1.46bn in 3Q2020,
down 15.7% YoY. Pretax profit amounted to SR784mn (-17.6%
YoY). Cites drop in special commission income, fee and
commission income, unrealized gains on FVTPL financial
instruments among others. The bank’s assets stood at
SR188.5bn at the end of September 30, 2020 as compared to
SR170.9bn at the end of September 30, 2019. Loans and
Advances stood at SR118.1mn (+0.2% YoY), while Customer
Deposits stood at SR136.7mn (+4.4% YoY). Impairment charge
came in at SR747.5mn in 9M2020 versus SR545.9mn in 9M2019.
(Bloomberg)
Al Rajhi Bank calls off merger talks with MIDF – Al Rajhi Bank
said it ended and discontinued the merger discussions between
its fully-owned subsidiary, Al Rajhi Banking and Investment
Corporation (Malaysia) Berhad, and Malaysian Industrial
Development Finance Bhd (MIDF). The decision comes as no
agreement has been reached between the parties. Since January
2019, the bank has been in negotiations with MIDF about the
said tie-up. (Bloomberg)
UAE oil reserves reach 97.8bn barrels in 2019 – The UAE’s
overall crude oil reserves reached 97.8bn barrels in 2019,
according to figures released today by the Federal
Competitiveness and Statistics Authority, FCSA. The figures
showed that the country's production of crude oil stood at
3.058mn barrels per day (bpd) during the same period. FCSA
also reported that natural gas production in the UAE reached
109.8bn cubic feet in 2019. (Zawya)
Rentals in UAE will remain under pressure in the near-to-mid-
term – Residents in the UAE are increasingly looking for
affordable apartments for rent due to uncertainty surrounding
the job market. The latest data revealed that rents in Abu Dhabi
declined in almost all the areas, ranging in between 4% to 15%
YoY in the third quarter 2020. The rent for affordable one-bed
room flat start from AED32,000 and go up to AED85,000 for a
high-end unit per annum. Industry analysts and executives
predict that rentals will remain under pressure in the near-to-
mid-term in the capital due to persistent oversupply and low
demand. (Zawya)
Arabtec Holding’s unit wins SR145mn contract in Saudi Arabia
– Arabtec Holding’s unit Target Engineering Construction wins
a 14-month sub-contract from Shandong Tiejun Electric Power
Engineering worth SR145mn. The contract is for construction of
offshore marine works in Jubail-3A independent water project
in Jubail. (Bloomberg)
Arabtec Holding names Mubadala advisor as interim CFO for
liquidation process – Dubai-listed contractor Arabtec Holding
has brought in Matthew Holland, a senior advisor with state
investor Mubadala, as its interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
to help with liquidation plans, according to sources. Mubadala
owns a 34% stake in loss-making Arabtec Holding, whose
shareholders voted in September to liquidate the company after
losses deepened due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
Arabtec Holding has hired advisory firm AlixPartners to help
with the liquidation process. The board was given a two-month
deadline to discuss the move with the main stakeholders before
it applies to the courts. The move to liquidate followed a first
half loss of $216.18mn and total accumulated losses of nearly
$400mn. It said the pandemic had hit projects and increased
costs. (Reuters)
Ajman Bank posts 42.1% YoY decline in net profit to
AED12.89mn in 3Q2020 – Ajman Bank recorded net profit of
AED12.89mn in 3Q2020, declining 42.1% YoY. Total operating
income declined 28.4% YoY to AED245.1mn in 3Q2020. Net
operating income declined 17.6% YoY to AED145.3mn in
3Q2020. Total assets stood at AED 22.61bn at the end of
September 30, 2020 as compared to AED 23.62bn at the end of
September 30, 2019. Islamic Financing and Investing assets
stood at AED17.23bn (+0.7% YoY), while customer deposits
stood at AED14.47bn (-3.0% YoY) at the end of September 30,
2020. EPS came in at AED0.026 in 9M2020 as compared to
AED0.051 in 9M2019. (DFM)
Abu Dhabi’s wealth fund culls Japan team, seeking new growth
focus – The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has
reconfigured the way it invests in Japanese stocks, part of a
wider shift by the world’s third-largest sovereign wealth fund
to focus on areas with more growth potential. The fund closed a
small team that focused on Japanese equities and three
portfolio managers left, according to sources. It will continue to
invest in Japanese equities but only through its external
managers and as part of a passive portfolio. An ADIA
spokesperson confirmed the fund had changed its approach to
investing in Japanese equities but declined to comment further.
ADIA’s most recent report showed 20-year annualized returns
were 5.4% in 2018, the lowest since it began reporting them in
2008. It has almost $580bn in assets, according to the SWF
Institute. (Bloomberg)
Commercial Bank of Kuwait posts net income of KD15.9mn in
3Q2020 – Commercial Bank of Kuwait reported net income for
the third quarter of KD15.9mn as compared to KD6.81mn.
Operating revenue came in at KD34.3mn in 3Q2020, down 11%
YoY. Operating profit stood at KD26.6mn, which showed
decline of 0.2% YoY. Cites drop in impairments and other
provisions; also expenses were fell. (Bloomberg)
Oman sells December-January DES cargo to North Asia at mid-
$6 – Oman LNG project sold a cargo on a DES basis for December
30-January 1 delivery to North Asia at the mid-$6 per mmbtu
level, according to sources. Cargo sold on behalf of Union
Fenosa Gas via tender that closed November 3. (Bloomberg)
6. Contacts
Saugata Sarkar, CFA, CAIA Shahan Keushgerian Zaid al-Nafoosi, CMT, CFTe
Head of Research Senior Research Analyst Senior Research Analyst
Tel: (+974) 4476 6534 Tel: (+974) 4476 6509 Tel: (+974) 4476 6535
saugata.sarkar@qnbfs.com.qa shahan.keushgerian@qnbfs.com.qa zaid.alnafoosi@qnbfs.com.qa
Mehmet Aksoy, PhD QNB Financial Services Co. W.L.L.
Senior Research Analyst Contact Center: (+974) 4476 6666
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Rebased Performance Daily Index Performance
Source: Bloomberg Source: Bloomberg
Source: Bloomberg Source: Bloomberg (*$ adjusted returns)
60.0
80.0
100.0
120.0
140.0
160.0
Oct-16 Oct-17 Oct-18 Oct-19 Oct-20
QSEIndex S&P Pan Arab S&P GCC
0.9%
0.2%
0.5%
(0.0%)
0.0%
(0.3%)
1.0%
(0.6%)
0.0%
0.6%
1.2%
SaudiArabia
Qatar
Kuwait
Bahrain
Oman
AbuDhabi
Dubai
Asset/Currency Performance Close ($) 1D% WTD% YTD% Global Indices Performance Close 1D%* WTD%* YTD%*
Gold/Ounce 1,951.35 0.1 3.9 28.6 MSCI World Index 2,470.05 0.1 7.7 4.7
Silver/Ounce 25.61 0.9 8.3 43.5 DJ Industrial 28,323.40 (0.2) 6.9 (0.8)
Crude Oil (Brent)/Barrel (FM Future) 39.45 (3.6) 5.3 (40.2) S&P 500 3,509.44 (0.0) 7.3 8.6
Crude Oil (WTI)/Barrel (FM Future) 37.14 (4.3) 3.8 (39.2) NASDAQ 100 11,895.23 0.0 9.0 32.6
Natural Gas (Henry Hub)/MMBtu 2.67 0.0 (11.9) 27.8 STOXX 600 366.40 0.5 9.2 (6.8)
LPG Propane (Arab Gulf)/Ton 56.00 (0.7) 5.7 35.8 DAX 12,480.02 (0.0) 10.2 (0.2)
LPG Butane (Arab Gulf)/Ton 74.75 4.5 19.1 14.1 FTSE 100 5,910.02 0.5 7.7 (22.3)
Euro 1.19 0.4 1.9 5.9 CAC 40 4,960.88 0.2 10.2 (12.2)
Yen 103.35 (0.1) (1.3) (4.8) Nikkei 24,325.23 1.3 7.3 8.4
GBP 1.32 0.1 1.6 (0.8) MSCI EM 1,176.36 0.9 6.6 5.5
CHF 1.11 0.4 1.9 7.5 SHANGHAI SE Composite 3,312.16 (0.3) 4.0 14.4
AUD 0.73 (0.3) 3.3 3.4 HANG SENG 25,712.97 0.1 6.7 (8.4)
USD Index 92.23 (0.3) (1.9) (4.3) BSE SENSEX 41,893.06 1.3 6.6 (2.2)
RUB 77.42 0.5 (2.7) 24.9 Bovespa 100,925.10 2.6 13.7 (35.5)
BRL 0.19 3.0 7.1 (25.1) RTS 1,178.28 0.6 10.5 (23.9)
125.4
119.3
94.9