In the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, most stock markets had positive performances last week. The Saudi Arabian market index rose by 0.8%, closing at 12,352 points. Kuwait saw an increase in its general market index of 0.16%, closing at 7,033.48 points. Bahrain’s Bahrain General Index gained 0.58%, finishing at 2,028.59 points.
On the other hand, Qatar experienced a decline in its stock index by 0.28% last week, closing at 9,610.80 points. However, the Omani stock market performed well with the Muscat Stock Exchange index rising by 1.27% and ending at 4,773