1. QE Intra-Day Movement
Market Indicators
10,480
10,460
10,440
08 Dec 13
%Chg.
517.7
555,846.7
15.2
6,219
41
16:19
351.8
555,688.8
11.3
4,693
38
24:10
47.2
0.0
35.0
32.5
7.9
–
Market Indices
10,420
10,400
9:30
09 Dec 13
Value Traded (QR mn)
Exch. Market Cap. (QR mn)
Volume (mn)
Number of Transactions
Companies Traded
Market Breadth
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
13:00
Qatar Commentary
The QE index declined marginally to close at 10,434.1. Losses were led by the
Telecoms and Real Estate indices, declining 1.0% and 0.9% respectively. Top
losers were Zad Holding Co. and Vodafone Qatar, falling 4.3% and 4.2%
respectively. Among the top gainers, Mannai Corp. rose 3.3%, while Doha
Bank gained 2.8%.
Close
Total Return
All Share Index
Banks
Industrials
Transportation
Real Estate
Insurance
Telecoms
Consumer
Al Rayan Islamic Index
1D%
WTD%
YTD%
TTM P/E
14,907.93
2,593.99
2,475.46
3,387.91
1,923.98
2,020.94
2,376.92
1,463.05
5,958.59
3,066.51
(0.0)
0.0
0.4
(0.1)
0.3
(0.9)
0.1
(1.0)
(0.1)
(0.7)
0.4
0.4
0.7
0.2
(0.4)
1.1
0.8
0.1
(0.4)
(0.1)
31.8
28.8
27.0
29.0
43.5
25.4
21.1
37.4
27.6
23.2
N/A
13.1
13.3
12.3
13.0
13.8
9.7
19.9
22.6
15.9
Close#
1D%
GCC Commentary
GCC Top Gainers##
Exchange
Vol. ‘000
YTD%
Saudi Arabia: The TASI index rose 0.5% to close at 8,359.6. Gains were led
by the Multi Inv. and Telecomm. & Info. Tech. indices, rising 1.1% and 1.0%
respectively. ANB Ins. gained 9.9%, while Red Sea Hous. Ser. was up 2.9%.
Deyaar Development
Dubai
0.77
5.3
196,347.6
119.6
Abu Dhabi Nat. Energy
Abu Dhabi
1.38
3.8
3,280.6
1.5
Dubai: The DFM index gained 1.5% to close at 3,100.3. The Real Estate &
Construction index rose 2.7%, while the Telecomm. Index was up 1.7%. Agility
gained 5.6%, while Deyaar Development was up 5.3%.
Emaar Properties
Dubai
6.94
3.4
31,617.5
85.1
Mannai Corp.
Qatar
90.00
3.3
0.4
11.1
Abu Dhabi: The ADX benchmark index rose 0.3% to close at 4,001.5. The
Consumer index gained 2.0%, while the Energy index was up 1.5%. Abu
Dhabi Ship Building Co. surged 15.0%, while National Takaful gained 14.6%.
Gulf Pharma. Industry
2.9
23.0
14.5
GCC Top Losers
Exchange
Kuwait: The KSE index fell 0.2% to close at 7,759.7. The Technology and
Basic Material indices declined 0.9% each. Amar Finance & Leasing Co. fell
7.3%, while Future Kid Entertainment & Real Estate Co. was down 7.1%.
Vodafone Qatar
Qatar
11.50
(4.2)
4,422.4
37.7
IFA Hotels & Resorts
Kuwait
0.28
(3.4)
222.4
(21.1)
Oman: The MSM index declined marginally to close at 6,768.6. Losses were
led by the Ind. and Ser. & Ins. indices, falling 0.3% and 0.2% respectively.
ACWA Power Barka declined 3.0%, while Al Jazeera Steel was down 2.3%.
Ajman Bank
Dubai
2.32
(2.1)
421.2
63.4
ALAFCO
Kuwait
0.28
(1.8)
98.7
(23.9)
Al Mouwasat Med. Ser.
Saudi Arabia
90.00
(1.6)
105.1
67.4
Bahrain: The BHB index rose 0.5% to close at 1,206.1. The Commercial
Banking index gained 0.9%, while the Investment index was up 0.4%. Gulf
Finance House rose 3.5%, while Ithmaar Bank was up 2.3%.
##
Abu Dhabi
3.15
#
Close
1D% Vol. ‘000
YTD%
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)
Mannai Corp.
Close*
1D%
Vol. ‘000
YTD%
Close*
1D%
Vol. ‘000
YTD%
90.00
Qatar Exchange Top Gainers
3.3
0.4
11.1
Zad Holding Co.
67.00
(4.3)
0.2
13.9
Vodafone Qatar
11.50
(4.2)
4,422.4
37.7
Qatar Exchange Top Losers
Doha Bank
58.10
2.8
597.4
25.3
Widam Food Co.
51.50
1.6
164.2
(12.4)
Qatar & Oman Investment Co.
12.76
(1.1)
36.2
3.0
Al Khalij Commercial Bank
19.94
1.2
250.6
17.4
Qatari Investors Group
40.80
(1.0)
739.1
77.4
Qatar General Ins. & Rein. Co.
50.00
1.0
0.7
8.7
Barwa Real Estate Co.
30.95
(1.0)
2,378.8
12.8
Close*
1D%
Vol. ‘000
YTD%
Close*
1D%
Val. ‘000
YTD%
Vodafone Qatar
11.50
(4.2)
4,422.4
37.7
Masraf Al Rayan
34.15
(0.4)
93,701.4
37.8
Masraf Al Rayan
34.15
(0.4)
2,716.5
37.8
Barwa Real Estate Co.
30.95
(1.0)
74,547.3
12.8
Barwa Real Estate Co.
30.95
(1.0)
2,378.8
12.8
Industries Qatar
165.90
(0.3)
59,531.1
17.7
Qatar Gas Transport Co.
21.14
0.4
777.6
38.5
Vodafone Qatar
11.50
(4.2)
52,310.7
37.7
Qatari Investors Group
40.80
(1.0)
739.1
77.4
Doha Bank
58.10
2.8
34,385.8
25.3
Qatar Exchange Top Vol. Trades
Source: Bloomberg (* in QR)
Source: Bloomberg (* in QR)
Regional Indices
Qatar*
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Oman
Bahrain
Qatar Exchange Top Val. Trades
Close
1D%
WTD%
MTD%
YTD%
10,434.10
3,100.33
4,001.47
8,359.55
7,759.65
6,768.59
1,206.07
(0.0)
1.5
0.3
0.5
(0.2)
(0.0)
0.5
0.4
2.9
1.6
1.4
(0.1)
(0.0)
0.7
0.6
5.2
3.9
0.4
(0.3)
0.6
(0.2)
24.8
91.1
52.1
22.9
30.8
17.5
13.2
Exch. Val. Traded
($ mn)
142.16
337.33
124.09
1,174.42
97.87
26.08
0.73
Exchange Mkt.
Cap. ($ mn)
152,635.5
72,841.9
113,731.5
454,981.5
109,977.8
24,181.9
49,682.6
P/E**
P/B**
13.3
18.3
11.2
17.2
17.0
10.6
8.0
1.8
1.2
1.4
2.1
1.2
1.6
0.8
Dividend
Yield
4.4
2.9
4.5
3.5
3.6
3.8
4.0
Source: Bloomberg, Qatar Exchange, Tadawul, Muscat Securities Exchange, Dubai Financial Market and Zawya (** TTM; * Value traded ($ mn) do not include special trades, if any)
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2. Qatar Market Commentary
The QE index declined marginally to close at 10,434.1. The
Telecoms and Real Estate indices led the losses. The index
declined on the back of selling pressure from Qatari
shareholders despite buying support from non-Qatari
shareholders.
Zad Holding Co. and Vodafone Qatar were the top losers, falling
4.3% and 4.2% respectively. Among the top gainers, Mannai
Corp. rose 3.3%, while Doha Bank gained 2.8%.
Overall Activity
Buy %*
Sell %*
Net (QR)
Qatari
74.35%
78.82%
(23,162,032.30)
Non-Qatari
25.65%
21.17%
23,162,032.30
Source: Qatar Exchange (* as a % of traded value)
Volume of shares traded on Monday rose by 35.0% to 15.2mn
from 11.3mn on Sunday. Further, as compared to the 30-day
moving average of 12.0mn, volume for the day was 26.2%
higher. Vodafone Qatar and Masraf Al Rayan were the most
active stocks, contributing 29.1% and 17.9% to the total volume
respectively.
Global Economic Data
Global Economic Data
Date
Market
Source
Indicator
Period
Actual
Consensus
12/09
France
Banque De France
Bank of France Bus. Sentiment
November
12/09
Germany
Destatis
Labor Costs WDA YoY
3Q2013
12/09
Germany
Destatis
Labor Costs SA QoQ
3Q2013
12/09
Germany
Destatis
Trade Balance
October
12/09
Germany
Destatis
Current Account Balance
12/09
Germany
Deutsche Bundesbank
12/09
Germany
12/09
Germany
12/09
Germany
12/09
12/09
Previous
101
98
100
1.60%
–
2.00%
-0.30%
–
-0.30%
17.9B
18.3B
20.3B
October
19.1B
17.1B
20.0B
Exports SA MoM
October
0.20%
-0.50%
1.60%
Deutsche Bundesbank
Imports SA MoM
October
2.90%
1.10%
-1.90%
Industrial Production SA MoM
October
-1.20%
0.70%
-0.70%
Industrial Production WDA YoY
October
1.00%
3.10%
0.60%
China
Deutsche Bundesbank
Bundesministerium fur
Wirtscha
National Bureau of Stat.
CPI YoY
November
3.00%
3.10%
3.20%
China
National Bureau of Stat.
PPI YoY
November
-1.40%
-1.50%
-1.50%
12/09
China
National Bureau of Stat.
New Yuan Loans
November
–
580.0B
506.1B
12/09
China
People's Bank of China
Money Supply M0 YoY
November
–
0.081
0.08
12/09
China
People's Bank of China
Money Supply M1 YoY
November
–
0.09
0.089
12/09
China
People's Bank of China
Money Supply M2 YoY
November
–
0.142
0.143
12/09
Japan
ESRI
GDP SA QoQ
3Q2013
0.30%
0.40%
0.90%
12/09
Japan
ESRI
GDP Annualized SA QoQ
3Q2013
1.10%
1.60%
3.60%
12/09
Japan
ESRI
GDP Consumer Spending QoQ
3Q2013
0.20%
0.10%
0.70%
12/09
Japan
ESRI
GDP Business Spending QoQ
3Q2013
0.00%
0.00%
0.90%
Source: Bloomberg (s.a. = seasonally adjusted; n.s.a. = non-seasonally adjusted; w.d.a. = working day adjusted)
News
Qatar
QCB, QFCRA, QFMA jointly launch strategic plan for
Qatar’s financial sector regulation – The Qatar Central Bank
(QCB), the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority
(QFCRA) and the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA)
have jointly launched a strategic plan for the future of financial
sector regulation in Qatar. The plan will establish a framework
for regulating Qatar’s financial sector by laying a roadmap of
strategic priorities for the 2014-2016 period. This strategic plan
is a comprehensive document that contains six mutually reenforcing goals, each of which is supported by specific work
plans among QCB, QFCRA and QFMA. These goals include:
enhancing regulation by developing a consistent risk-based
micro-prudential framework, expanding macro-prudential
oversight, strengthening the financial market infrastructure,
enhancing consumer & investor protection, promoting regulatory
cooperation and building human capital. This strategic plan will
position Qatar as a leader in the regional financial sector and will
support Qatar’s ambition to be a global financial center. (QCB)
QNB to offer benefits-packed salary account campaign –
QNB has launched its new fully enhanced salary account
campaign, which offers different packages along with multiple
benefits and most competitive interest rates to customers.
According to Heba al-Tamimi, QNB Group’s Retail Banking
General Manager, this campaign is innovatively designed to
cater to each customer's specific needs. Customers can also
benefit from the lowest interest rates in Qatar on personal loans
of 3.45% along with vehicle loans at 1.99%. To ensure that this
offer will benefit all customers, mortgage loans will also be part
of the campaign. Customers will receive as much as QR10,000
in cash back in addition to the very low interest rate of 3.75%
when they transfer their mortgage loans to us. (QNB Group
Press Release, Gulf-Times.com)
MMUP embarks on several urban projects in 2013 – The
Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning (MMUP) has
embarked on several projects in 2013 to improve its
performance & services, boost Qatar’s comprehensive
construction plan and develop different municipalities in Qatar.
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3. MMUP has completed a feasibility study on a draft project of
Bus Rapid Transit System. The ministry has prepared a draft
strategy for housing workers and laying guidelines for the
development of coastal areas. The ministry has also adopted a
national heritage strategy and the preparation of master plans
for the Doha Port in collaboration with the Public Works
Authority (Ashghal). Moreover, the Ministry has contributed to
the 2022 FIFA World Cup project by preparing master plans for
stadiums areas and locating 92 exercise playgrounds in Qatar.
The ministry has also provided support to the Qatar Olympic
Committee by preparing the general plan for the Olympic Park in
Lusail City. The total number of new projects for land distribution
in coordination with the Department of Urban Planning has
reached 5,942 in 2012-2013. (Bloomberg)
Ambitious plan for high-speed broadband – The Qatar
National Broadband Plan launched yesterday has laid out a 10year plan with four ambitious targets for 2016 that will help
ensure that the opportunities offered by broadband technology
are realized and maximized. The first of the four goals for 2016
stipulates that all residents of Qatar shall have the ability to
choose between a minimum of two broadband retail providers.
The second target is that 95% of households shall have the
ability to access affordable and high-quality broadband service
of at least 100 Mbps for downloads and 50 Mbps for uploads.
Under the third goal, all businesses, schools, hospitals and
government institutions shall have high-quality access to at least
1 Gbps effective symmetrical speeds. The fourth target is to
expand digital literacy to all of the mainstream population, in
conjunction with guarantees of users’ digital privacy, protection
of personal data and freedom of opinion and expression. (GulfTimes.com)
Gulf firms bid for Occidental Petroleum Middle East unit –
Three state-owned Gulf firms are considering a joint bid to
acquire minority stake in Occidental Petroleum Corp’s Middle
East & North Africa unit. The deal is expected to be worth
around $8-10bn. Sources said Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala
Development Co, Qatar Petroleum and Oman Oil Co have
formed a consortium and have picked Citigroup to advise them.
(Gulf-Times.com)
EQ to launch Tadqeeq to offer 70% subsidized audit
services for SMEs – Enterprise Qatar (EQ) is set to launch its
latest initiative “Tadqeeq”, which will offer 70% subsidized audit
& bookkeeping services for start-ups and small & medium
enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar. Tadqeeq is EQ’s third initiative in a
series of subsidized services. (GulfBase.com)
Qatar Rail to award rail design contract in 4Q2014 – Qatar
Rail’s Deputy CEO Hamad Ibrahim Al Bishri said that the
company will award a contract for the design of high speed
railway worth $35bn in 4Q2014. The first phase of this project
will be completed in 2019, while the final phase covering long
distance rail lines to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be completed
by 2029. (Bloomberg)
EC Harris: Qatar, UAE, Kingdom lead the pack in
international retail expansion – According to the Retail
International Program Expansion Index compiled by EC Harris,
Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading the way in terms
of international retail expansion. Qatar has topped the GCC
region ranking 7th, the UAE has moved to 11th position in 2013
from 15th in 2012, while Saudi Arabia was placed at 13th
position in this index. The study showed that Qatar is proving
particularly attractive as new shopping center developments are
allowing retailers to realize their expansion ambitions. Qatar
currently provides approximately 300 square meters of
organized retail accommodation per 1,000 people, while most
European countries have an average of 200 square meters. This
index is based on five factors that include: quality of
infrastructure, capability of the construction supply chain, legal
framework, quality of project delivery and business environment.
(Bloomberg)
Qatar real estate deals worth QR5.8bn in November –
Qatar’s real estate transaction market witnessed deals worth
QR5.8bn in November 2013. Al Rayan and Doha Municipality
recorded the highest transaction value registering QR2.1bn and
QR1.8bn respectively, equivalent to 67% of the overall
transaction value across seven municipalities. Al Rayyan also
registered the highest number of deals, recording 319
transactions in November, followed by Al Wakra municipality
with 264 transactions. Meanwhile, Al Khor and Al Shamal
municipalities recorded the least number of deals with 51 and 36
transactions during the same month. (Peninsula Qatar)
International
US Fed members express diverging views on QE3 tapering
– The Dallas Federal Reserve Bank’s President Richard Fisher
said the US Federal Reserve should begin trimming its massive
bond-buying program next week, and spell out a clear path for
phasing it out altogether. Fisher urged to reduce the QE3 at the
earliest opportunity, saying that the cost of the Fed's $85bn
monthly asset-purchase program far exceeds its benefits.
However, St. Louis Federal Reserve’s President James Bullard
suggested the central bank could begin in a small way and
reassess in the first half of 2014. Bullard stated that a small
taper might recognize labor market improvements, while still
providing the Fed committee the opportunity to carefully monitor
inflation during the first half of 2014. (Reuters)
US households’ total worth rose by $1.92tn in third quarter
– According to the Federal Reserve, net worth for US
households and non-profit groups rose by $1.92tn in the third
quarter to reach $77.3tn, indicating 2.6% rise over the previous
three months. US consumers have been cleaning up their
balance sheets for more than four years with the help of gains in
employment, stock prices and home values. A recovering
housing market has helped improve the household wealth. The
S&P/Case-Shiller National Home-Price Index rose 11.2% YoY in
the third quarter. Meanwhile, Company finances are also
improving, as the value of liquid assets on non-financial
business balance sheets jumped by $114.5bn to a record
$1.93tn in the third quarter. (Bloomberg)
After WTO Bali deal, hopes grow for Trans-Pacific
Partnership deal – The trade ministers from 12 countries are in
talks to try to finalize the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) just
days after the first World Trade Organization trade reform deal
was pushed through in Bali. The expectations are growing for an
ambitious trade pact between a dozen nations around the
Pacific Rim to be wrapped up over the next 2-3 months. This
agreement would establish a free-trade bloc stretching from
Vietnam to Chile and Japan, benefiting 800mn people and
almost 40% of the global economy. Further, it would go beyond
tariffs on physical trade and try to regulate sensitive areas such
as government procurement as well. (Gulf-Times.com)
Europe bid to cut deal to close failing banks – European
countries are seeking an agreement before this year-end on
how to close failing lenders as a part of an ambitious plan to
create a single banking framework and fix broken banks. EU
finance ministers are trying to resolve ongoing differences
during the ongoing talks. Eurozone ministers along with their EU
counterparts will be joined outside the currency bloc to strike a
deal. (Gulf-Times.com)
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4. Greece nudged to push through economic overhaul –
European governments prodded Greece to scale back the stateowned defense industry and plug holes in its 2014 budget, while
indicating that aid will keep flowing to the recession-hit country.
EU finance ministers said €1bn ($1.37bn) worth of delayed
payments may be unlocked before the end of December.
(Bloomberg)
Regional
UK to waive off visa for Qatari nationals – Qataris as well as
UAE and Oman nationals can travel to the UK without a visa,
starting from January 1, 2014. These visitors will only be
required to register online through the Electronic Visa Waiver
(EVW) at least 48 hours in advance before embarking on their
flight. Like an e-ticket, the printed copy of the EVW should be
presented to immigration authorities when entering or exiting the
UK. (Gulf-Times.com)
Moody's: Diverging prospects for GCC and MENA banks –
According to Moody's Investors Service, the outlook for banks
across the MENA region has signaled a diverging trend.
Moody's stated that the outlook is split between the buoyant
operating environment for banks in the Gulf countries, and the
unsettled socio-political environment that weighs on banking
operations in rest of the MENA region. Moody's said that the
outlook for Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE is
stable, given the rating agency's expectations of high fiscal
surpluses and increased public spending, which will continue to
underpin the banks' high loss absorption capacity and sound
funding. Meanwhile, Moody's expects GCC banks' ratings to
remain broadly stable for 2014, with a real GDP growth
forecasted around 3-5% in 2014 and oil prices remaining above
fiscal breakeven levels. Further, Moody's forecasts a robust
average credit growth of around 10% across the GCC region
that reflects high growth in non-oil sectors. The buoyant GCC
region economies will lead to improving asset quality for the
region’s banks. (GulfBase.com)
Julius Baer acquires Merrill Lynch's IWM Mideast
businesses – Switzerland’s Julius Baer has acquired US-based
Merrill Lynch's International Wealth Management (IWM)
businesses that are based in the UAE, Bahrain and Lebanon.
With this, Julius Baer will gain a foothold in Beirut and Manama,
and strengthen its existing presence in Dubai. (Bloomberg)
SEBC: Saudi investments in Egypt expected to reach
SR8.5bn – The Saudi-Egyptian Business Council’s (SEBC)
Chairman Abdullah bin Mahfouz said the volume of Saudi
investments in Egypt during July-December 2013 is expected to
reach SR8.5bn. These investments will mainly be in housing,
minerals, pharmaceuticals and agriculture sectors. Mahfouz said
the commercial and investment exchanges between the two
countries in 2013 have accounted for 40% of the Arab economic
trade. (GulfBase.com)
Saudi Arabia produces 9.745mn bpd in November –
According to sources, Saudi Arabia has produced 9.745mn
barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) in November 2013 as
compared to 9.75mn bpd in October 2013. The Kingdom has
supplied the global market with 9.448mn bpd in November,
which is down from 9.7mn bpd in October 2013. (GulfBase.com)
Kingdom to spend SR34bn to develop a beach into tourist
site – The Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities’ (SCTA)
Vice President Hamad Alsimaeel said that the Kingdom will
spend SR34bn to develop the Al Uqair beach located on the
eastern coast into a tourism destination. Alsimaeel said the Al
Uqair Development Company has attracted investments worth
SR17bn to develop the beach, while general investment in the
Al Uqair area was expected to reach SR34bn. Tourists are
expected to begin to visit this area by early 2017. Alsimaeel said
this project will create 37,700 direct jobs and 56,000 indirect and
seasonal jobs. (Bloomberg)
Al Khabeer Capital acquires majority stake in EPIL – Al
Khabeer Capital has acquired a majority shareholding in UAEbased Express Publishing & Investment Ltd (EPIL). Shuaa
Capital has acted as the sell-side advisor for EPIL on this
transaction, while Vinson & Elkins has acted as a legal advisor
to Al Khabeer. (GulfBase.com)
Dabbagh Group plans to sell 19% stake in Petromin –
Dabbagh Group Holding Company is planning to sell a 19%
stake in its lubricants business, Petromin Corporation ahead of a
potential IPO of the unit in 2015. Dabbagh Group will use the
proceeds from this stake sale to repay the debt incurred for
buying its stake from India's Hinduja Group. This 19% stake is
being offered to a small group of Saudi and Gulf-based
investors. (Reuters)
Mobily establishes information security center in Jeddah –
The Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) has inaugurated its latest
data & information security center in Jeddah. This move is a part
of Mobily’s expansion plans to establish a number of data
centers across the Kingdom. Mobily currently runs 38 data
centers spread across the Kingdom and is now working on its
ambitious plan to construct 56 data centers on an area that
covers 65,000 square meters with a total output of 152,104 kW.
(GulfBase.com)
AIG commissions Tanmiya factory – The Astra Industrial
Group (AIG) has commissioned its Tanmiya factory and said the
commercial production will commence from December 10, 2013.
The company expects the production to increase gradually in
2014. The financial impact of this activity will be visible in
1Q2014 results. (Tadawul)
Al Khodari Sons agrees with Abdullah Fouad to postpone
equipment auction – Abdullah A M Al Khodari Sons Company
has agreed with Abdullah Fouad Holding Company to postpone
the auction of equipment and machinery to 1Q2014, due to
expectations for achieving better financial results. Al Khodari
Sons will temporarily re-use some of the equipment and
machinery in some projects to accelerate the work on these
projects. (Tadawul)
Jumeirah Group signs management deal for luxury resort in
Muscat – The Jumeirah Group has entered into a management
agreement with Saraya Bandar Jissah to operate a luxury resort
in Muscat. This new resort, which consists of 206 rooms, has
another 106 rooms currently under construction that are
expected to be ready by 2017. (GulfBase.com)
Abraaj completes 15 exits through its funds in 2013 – The
Abraaj Group has successfully completed 15 exits through its
funds in 2013. This exit activity has enabled Abraaj to realize
approximately $700mn for its investors in 2013 and $1.7bn from
30 investee companies since the beginning of 2012. These exits
have taken place across 17 countries in Africa, Latin America,
Asia and the Middle East. Abraaj continues to be one of the
most active investors in these markets, committing close to $1bn
across 20 countries. (GulfBase.com)
ADAC in talks to provide connectivity to new Midfield
Terminal project – The Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s (ADAC)
CEO Tony Douglas said the company is in talks with the
Department of Transport to get road and railway connectivity to
the new Midfield Terminal project. Douglas said that ADAC is
also planning to provide space for a light rail or metro, once the
project is ready. (Bloomberg)
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5. Etihad to begin 14 weekly flights to India, announces new
appointments – Etihad Airways will increase its flights to Indian
cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Kochi, Bangalore, Chennai
and Hyderabad from seven weekly flights to 14 weekly flights.
Flights to Mumbai and New Delhi will begin with an immediate
effect, while flights to Hyderabad will commence in October
2014. The airline will also introduce larger aircraft on selected
routes. Meanwhile, Eithad has appointed Adam Philips as the
VP–Commercial Strategy & Planning, Craig Thomas as the VP–
Asia Pacific North & the Indian Subcontinent in Bangkok and
Alan Glover as the Manager Sales Victoria. (Bloomberg)
Oman to review foreign investment law to check misuse –
Oman’s Minister of Commerce & Industry Dr Ali bin Masoud Al
Sunaidy said the Sultanate is in the process of reviewing its
foreign investment law in an apparent move to check misuse of
facilities available to overseas investors. The ministry is also
carrying out a door-to-door scrutiny to check whether joint
venture companies are complying with the regulations that are
applicable to foreign investors. (GulfBase.com)
Oman signs deal with Nortal Gulf to develop OSS project –
Oman’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry has signed an
agreement with Estonia’s Nortal Gulf Company to develop the
One Stop Shop (OSS) business & technology transformation
project. This project will take a step further toward the
development of eGovernment and support the eTransformation
plan. This project is expected to improve business processes
through providing over 66 eServices available through mobile
applications or the website. Meanwhile, Nortal Gulf has signed
four agreements with four Omani SMEs to allocate 10% of the
OSS project. (GulfBase.com)
GHG signs deal with ACG to construct BHD3mn spa
complex – Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has signed an agreement
with Almoayyed Contracting Group (ACG) to construct a new
spa complex worth BHD3mn in the Gulf Hotel Bahrain. This new
two-storey 3,100 square meter spa will have separate male and
female facilities, and will feature hydro pools, Hammam, sauna,
experience showers, treatment rooms and relaxation areas on
both floors. This spa will also feature a terrace with outdoor
relaxation areas and refreshment services. (Bahrain Bourse)
Gulf Air becomes first full service carrier to operate daily
flights to Al Maktoum – Gulf Air has become the first fullservice network carrier to operate daily flights to Al Maktoum
International Airport at Dubai World Central (DWC). This new
service is an addition to the airline’s current operation of 51
weekly flights. (GulfBase.com)
FEB appoints new CEO – The First Energy Bank’s (FEB)
board of directors has appointed Mohamed Shukri Ghanem as
the new CEO of the bank. Ghanem had joined FEB in 2008 and
was initially appointed as the Deputy CEO/ Head of Investment
& Business Development. He assumed the position of Acting
CEO of the bank in December 2010. Prior to joining FEB,
Ghanem worked for eight years with the Arab Banking
Corporation. (GulfBase.com)
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6. Rebased Performance
Daily Index Performance
160.0
150.0
140.0
130.0
120.0
110.0
100.0
90.0
80.0
149.9
132.2
1.0%
120.0
0.5%
1.5%
1.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.3%
0.0%
S&P Pan Arab
S&P GCC
Source: Bloomberg
Asset/Currency Performance
Gold/Ounce
Silver/Ounce
Crude Oil (Brent)/Barrel (FM
Future)
Natural Gas (Henry
Hub)/MMBtu
North American Spot LPG
Propane Price
North American Spot LPG
Normal Butane Price
Euro
Dubai
Source: Bloomberg
Close ($)
1D%
WTD%
YTD%
Global Indices Performance
Close
1D%
WTD%
YTD%
1,240.41
0.9
0.9
(26.0)
DJ Industrial
16,025.53
0.0
0.0
22.3
19.86
1.8
1.8
(34.6)
S&P 500
1,808.37
0.2
0.2
26.8
109.39
(2.0)
(2.0)
(1.5)
NASDAQ 100
4,068.75
0.2
0.2
34.7
4.21
1.7
1.7
22.9
STOXX 600
317.15
0.2
0.2
13.4
130.25
2.6
2.6
45.5
DAX
9,195.17
0.2
0.2
20.8
136.25
(2.0)
(2.0)
(21.2)
FTSE 100
6,559.48
0.1
0.1
11.2
1.37
0.2
0.2
4.1
103.27
0.3
0.3
19.0
GBP
1.64
0.5
0.5
1.1
CHF
1.12
0.2
0.2
2.8
AUD
0.91
0.1
0.1
(12.3)
USD Index
80.13
(0.2)
(0.2)
RUB
32.76
0.1
0.1
BRL
0.43
0.5
0.5
(11.6)
Yen
Oman
Jul-13
Bahrain
May-12 Dec-12
Abu Dhabi
QE Index
Oct-11
(0.0%)
(0.2%)
Kuwait
Aug-10 Mar-11
(0.0%)
Qatar
(0.5%)
Saudi Arabia
Jan-10
2.0%
4,134.10
0.1
0.1
13.5
15,650.21
2.3
2.3
50.6
MSCI EM
1,012.76
1.1
1.1
(4.0)
SHANGHAI SE Composite
2,238.20
0.0
0.0
(1.4)
HANG SENG
23,811.17
0.3
0.3
5.1
0.5
BSE SENSEX
21,326.42
1.6
1.6
9.8
7.3
Bovespa
51,165.38
0.4
0.4
(16.1)
1,412.08
1.5
1.5
(7.5)
Source: Bloomberg
CAC 40
Nikkei
RTS
Source: Bloomberg
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