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QE Intra-Day Movement
Qatar Commentary
The QE index declined 0.1% to close at 9,588.0. Losses were led by the
Insurance and Real Estate indices, declining 1.4% and 0.6% respectively. Top
losers were Doha Insurance Co. and Qatar German Co. for Med. Dev., falling
6.5% and 2.6% respectively. Among the top gainers, Qatari Investors Group
rose 5.0%, while Al Ahli Bank gained 4.8%.
GCC Commentary
Saudi Arabia: The TASI index fell 0.1% to close at 7,855.2. Losses were led
by the Insurance and Tele. & Info. Tech. indices, declining 1.5% and 0.8%
respectively. Arabian Shield fell 9.4%, while Allied Coop. Ins. was down 6.4%.
Dubai: The DFM index gained 0.4% to close at 2,531.8. The Services index
rose 1.8%, while the Investment & Financial Services index was up 1.5%.
Dubai Financial Market gained 3.5%, while Emirates NBD was up 3.4%.
Abu Dhabi: The ADX benchmark index rose 0.3% to close at 3,680.8. The
Consumer index gained 2.2%, while the Industrial index was up 0.5%. Abu
Dhabi Nat. Co. for B. & M. rose 8.6%, while Eshraq Properties was up 8.5%.
Kuwait: The KSE index gained 1.4% to close at 7,548.3.The Real Estate
index rose 2.8%, while the Oil & Gas index was up 2.5%. City Group Co.
surged 15.4%, while Investors Holding Group Co. was up 10.4%.
Oman: The MSM index rose 0.6% to close at 6,580.7. Gains were led by the
Banking & Investment and Services & Insurance indices, rising 0.7% each.
Oman Fiber Optic Co. rose 9.1%, while ONIC. Holding was up 8.3%.
Bahrain: The BHB index declined 0.1% to close at 1,183.6. The Commercial
Banking index fell 0.5%. Ithmaar Bank declined 4.2%, while Al Salam Bank
was down 2.2%.
Qatar Exchange Top Gainers Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Qatari Investors Group 30.20 5.0 1,123.9 31.3
Al Ahli Bank 55.00 4.8 0.4 12.2
Dlala Brok. & Inv. Holding Co. 21.99 3.5 84.6 (29.2)
Islamic Holding Group 39.45 2.3 28.5 3.8
Gulf International Services 47.00 1.8 240.6 56.7
Qatar Exchange Top Vol. Trades Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
United Development Co. 21.32 (1.2) 1,267.4 19.8
Qatari Investors Group 30.20 5.0 1,123.9 31.3
Industries Qatar 151.30 (1.6) 467.9 7.3
Masraf Al Rayan 29.10 0.3 451.9 17.4
Qatar Gas Transport Co. 19.21 (0.7) 411.1 25.9
Source: Bloomberg (* in QR)
Market Indicators 11 Sep 13 10 Sep 13 %Chg.
Value Traded (QR mn) 300.3 690.9 (56.5)
Exch. Market Cap. (QR mn) 524,493.6 525,334.1 (0.2)
Volume (mn) 6.9 19.6 (65.1)
Number of Transactions 3,966 7,549 (47.5)
Companies Traded 38 40 (5.0)
Market Breadth 11:21 40:0 –
Market Indices Close 1D% WTD% YTD% TTM P/E
Total Return 13,698.98 (0.1) 4.2 21.1 N/A
All Share Index 2,413.91 (0.2) 3.8 19.8 12.8
Banks 2,354.37 (0.1) 4.2 20.8 12.5
Industrials 3,045.35 (0.4) 3.1 15.9 11.2
Transportation 1,761.94 (0.6) 4.0 31.5 12.1
Real Estate 1,716.19 (0.6) 3.8 6.5 12.9
Insurance 2,195.62 (1.4) (0.2) 11.8 9.1
Telecoms 1,429.37 0.6 5.9 34.2 15.1
Consumer 5,768.97 (0.3) 3.1 23.5 23.7
Al Rayan Islamic Index 2,748.14 (0.3) 4.1 10.4 14.1
GCC Top Gainers##
Exchange Close#
1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
SHARACO Saudi Arabia 36.80 9.9 3,289.4 37.8
Saudi Public Transport Saudi Arabia 20.75 7.5 9,505.4 25.8
Qatari Investors Group Qatar 30.20 5.0 1,123.9 31.3
Al Ahli Bank Qatar 55.00 4.8 0.4 12.2
Investbank Abu Dhabi 2.40 4.3 15.0 48.1
GCC Top Losers##
Exchange Close#
1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
National Real Estate Kuwait 0.16 (6.0) 1,385.7 30.0
Ithmaar Bank Bahrain 0.23 (4.2) 180.6 35.3
ADIB Abu Dhabi 4.70 (3.1) 353.1 47.8
Nat. Mobile Telecomm. Kuwait 1.94 (3.0) 2.3 (17.1)
Nat. Industries Group Kuwait 0.25 (2.0) 779.9 16.8
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)
Qatar Exchange Top Losers Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Doha Insurance Co. 25.25 (6.5) 0.7 2.9
Qatar German Co. for Med. Dev. 14.36 (2.6) 52.9 (2.8)
Qatar & Oman Investment Co. 13.11 (2.2) 31.3 5.8
Qatar Meat & Livestock Co. 50.00 (2.0) 211.1 (15.0)
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Dev. 11.50 (1.9) 306.1 4.5
Qatar Exchange Top Val. Trades Close* 1D% Val. ‘000 YTD%
Industries Qatar 151.30 (1.6) 71,124.3 7.3
Qatari Investors Group 30.20 5.0 33,546.1 31.3
QNB Group 169.80 0.2 30,004.2 29.7
United Development Co. 21.32 (1.2) 27,211.1 19.8
Masraf Al Rayan 29.10 0.3 13,127.7 17.4
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* 9,587.95 (0.1) 4.2 (0.3) 14.7 103.17 144,130.8 12.1 1.7 4.8
Dubai 2,531.83 0.4 8.3 0.3 56.0 281.83 62,933.7 220.9 18.6 0.3
Abu Dhabi 3,680.80 0.3 4.0 (1.4) 39.9 141.65 106,949.5 25.7 3.6 2.0
Saudi Arabia 7,855.19 (0.1) 2.9 1.1 15.5 1,748.69 415,903.0 16.4 2.1 3.7
Kuwait 7,548.34 1.4 4.6 (1.1) 27.2 195.25 108,978.8 17.4 1.2 3.8
Oman 6,580.72 0.6 2.6 (1.7) 14.2 54.25 23,054.1 10.8 1.6 3.9
Bahrain 1,183.59 (0.1) 0.2 (0.4) 11.1 0.32 21,700.6 8.3 0.8 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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Qatar Market Commentary
 The QE index declined 0.1% to close at 9,588.0. The Insurance
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.
 Doha Insurance Co. and Qatar German Co. for Med. Dev. were
the top losers, falling 6.5% and 2.6% respectively. Among the
top gainers, Qatari Investors Group rose 5.0%, while Al Ahli
Bank gained 4.8%.
 Volume of shares traded on Wednesday declined by 65.1% to
6.9mn from 19.6mn on Tuesday. Further, as compared to the 30-
day moving average of 8.5mn, volume for the day was 19.6%
lower. United Development Co. and Qatari Investors Group were
the most active stocks, contributing 18.5% and 16.4% to the total
volume respectively.
Source: Qatar Exchange (* as a % of traded value)
Ratings and Global Economic Data
Ratings Updates
Company Agency Market Type* Old Rating New Rating Rating Change Outlook Outlook Change
QNB Group S&P Qatar
LT Counterparty Credit
Rating/ST Counterparty
Credit Rating
A+/A-1 A+/A-1 – Stable –
Mubadala
Development
Co.(MDC)
Fitch
Abu
Dhabi
LT IDR/ ST IDR/ Senior
unsecured rating/ MDC
GMTN B.V.'s GMTN
program/ MDC's euro
commercial paper
program
AA/
F1+/AA/AA/F1
+
AA/
F1+/AA/AA/F
1+
– Stable##
–
Ahli United Bank
(AUB)
Fitch Bahrain
LT IDR/ ST IDR/ VR/
SR/ Senior unsecured
debt/ Subordinated
debt
BBB+/F2/bbb+/
2/(BBB+/F2)/B
BB
BBB+/F2/bbb/
2/(BBB+/F2)/
BBB
#
Stable##
–
Ahli United Bank
(Kuwait)
Fitch Kuwait
LT IDR/ ST IDR/ VR/
SR/ SR Floor
A-/F2/bbb-/1/A-
A-/F2/bbb-
/1/A-
– Stable##
–
Source: News reports (* LT - Long Term, ST - Short Term, IDR - Issuer Default Rating, SR - Support Rating, VR - Viability Rating, GMTN - Global Medium-Term Note) (
#
Rating downgrade for VR) (
##
Outlook for
LT IDR)
Global Economic Data
Date Market Source Indicator Period Actual Consensus Previous
09/11 US MBA MBA Mortgage Applications 6-September -13.50% – 1.30%
09/11 US US Census Bureau Wholesale Inventories MoM July 0.10% 0.30% -0.20%
09/11 US US Census Bureau Wholesale Trade Sales MoM July 0.10% 0.50% 0.40%
09/11 Germany Destasis CPI MoM August 0.50% 0.00% 0.50%
09/11 Germany Destasis CPI YoY August 1.90% 1.50% 1.90%
09/11 UK ONS Jobless Claims Change August -32.6K -21.0K -36.3K
09/11 UK ONS ILO Unemployment Rate 3Mths July 7.70% 7.80% 7.80%
09/11 UK ONS Employment Change 3M/3M July 80K 55K 69K
09/11 UK ONS Claimant Count Rate August 4.20% 4.30% 4.30%
09/11 Japan Bank of Japan Domestic CGPI MoM August 0.30% 0.40% 0.60%
09/11 Japan Bank of Japan Domestic CGPI YoY August 2.40% 2.40% 2.30%
Source: Bloomberg (s.a. = seasonally adjusted; n.s.a. = non-seasonally adjusted; w.d.a. = working day adjusted)
News
Qatar
 S&P affirms QNB at A+/A-1, outlook Stable – S&P has
affirmed Qatar National Bank’s (QNB) A+ long-term and A-1
short-term counterparty credit ratings. The outlook is stable.
 Qatar's trade surplus at QR32.9bn in July – According to the
data released by Qatar's Ministry of Development Planning &
Statistics (MDPS), the country's trade balance of goods showed
a surplus of QR32.9bn in July 2013, indicating a decrease of
2.6% YoY. The total exports of goods decreased 1.6% YoY to
QR41.3bn, whereas the value of imports went up 2.7% YoY to
QR8.4bn. The exports increase was mainly from petroleum oils
& oils from bituminous minerals (crude) that showed 13.5% YoY
growth. However, this increase was partially offset by the drop in
exports of petroleum gases & other gaseous hydrocarbons, and
petroleum oils & oils from bituminous minerals (not crude). The
main destination countries were Japan with a share of 28% of
total exports, followed by South Korea (14%) and India (11%).
Motor cars & other passenger vehicles, aircraft spare parts, and
telephones sets were the main imported products in July 2013.
China and the US and were the leading countries of origin with a
Overall Activity Buy %* Sell %* Net (QR)
Qatari 59.54% 63.77% (12,721,625.71)
Non-Qatari 40.46% 36.22% 12,721,625.71

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share of 10% of total imports each, followed by the UAE with
7%. (QSA)
 New QE plans may double number of listed firms in five
years – The Qatar Financial Markets Authority’s (QFMA)
Director Zain al Abdin Sharar said new capital market
regulations including plans to launch a second market on the
Qatar Exchange could double the number of listed companies in
the country in the next five years. He added that the forecast of
a sharp increase in the number of listed firms and the volume of
trade on the exchange would reflect the impact of a wide-
ranging capital market reform. He also said that QFMA has new
rules for listing on the second market, which is for the
companies that cannot meet requirements for listing on the
primary market. QFMA have amended the corporate
governance code for companies listed on the main market to
improve the disclosure requirements. He also added that QFMA
was about to issue new rules for financial adequacy for financial
service firms. These will help the market to be more efficient and
to protect the market against any unseen circumstances. Sharar
added QFMA will soon issue new M&A rules for listed
companies regarding disclosures. (Gulf-Times.com)
 RBS to arrange $6.5bn loan facility for petrochemical plant
in Qatar – UK-based Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been
appointed to arrange for a $6.5bn loan facility to finance a
petrochemical plant in Qatar. RBS will advise on sourcing and
structuring funds for the Al Karaana complex, being built by
Qatar Petroleum in partnership with Royal Dutch Shell. Al
Karaana is the first of two such petrochemical complexes
planned for the Qatari industrial city of Ras Laffan as the country
seeks to diversify from oil and gas exports. (Bloomberg)
 Corniche road work to finish in November – The Public
Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that work on
converting eight roundabouts and an interchange in the
Corniche area into signal-controlled junctions will be completed
by November 2013. Ashghal said the project, which is being
executed at a cost of QR200mn, would ease traffic congestion in
Doha. (Gulf-Times.com)
 Cabinet approves standards on food packaging – Qatar’s
Cabinet has approved a draft decision by the Minister of Public
Health prohibiting the use of polyethylene, newspapers or other
types of paper to pack food items for human consumption. The
Ministerial decision had stipulated that all kinds of food for
human consumption shall be in packages conforming to
approved standards. The use of food & beverage cups, dishes
or cutlery not conforming to the approved standards is also
prohibited. (Gulf-Times.com)
 QA Cargo inks multilateral e-AWB deal with IATA – Qatar
Airways Cargo (QA Cargo) has entered in a multilateral e-air
way bill (e-AWB) agreement with the International Air Transport
Association (IATA), which provides a legal framework for parties
to conclude cargo contracts through electronic means. This
agreement will allow QA Cargo to accept e-AWB from all
participating freight forwarders who have signed multilateral
agreements with IATA. (AME Info)
International
 France to revise down 2014 growth forecast, raises deficits
– France is reportedly trimming its growth forecast for 2014 from
1.2% to 0.9% and hike its budget deficit projections for this year
and the next, reflecting a slower-than-hoped recovery. The
government now targets a public deficit of 4.1% of GDP this
year, up from an earlier forecast of 3.7% and 3.6% next year.
The 2014 budget plan would show that €15bn out of the total
€18bn of fiscal effort in 2014 would come from spending curbs,
with the remainder from a tax rise. The government’s full budget
is due to be released on September 25. (Reuters)
 Portugal seeks to ease 2014 deficit goal – Portugal's Deputy
Prime Minister Paulo Portas said the government is trying to
persuade its EU-IMF lenders to ease the budget deficit goal set
for next year to 4.5% of GDP from 4%. The Prime Minister
Pedro Passos Coelho said the country may require a further
reduction in the target set out under its bailout deal. In March, its
lenders have already eased this year’s and next year's targets
due to a steeper than expected recession in Portugal and
Europe. (Reuters)
 Chinese PM: Economy stable, to push ahead with reform –
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged to push ahead with
reforms, with a change in the financial system at the center of
his agenda. Li noted that the Chinese economy is stable now,
but there is a need to guard against risks. Li also mentioned that
China will keep its monetary policy stable even if capital markets
show volatility. Li said financial reform is one of the key parts of
China's economic structural reforms, noting that convertibility of
the yuan currency and interest rate reform will be the focus as
well. (Reuters)
 Bank of Korea holds rate steady as economy strengthens –
The Bank of Korea held its key interest rate steady as the
economy showed resilience and attracted foreign capital,
making the Korean won the best performer in Asia over the past
month. The central bank has retained the seven-day repurchase
rate at 2.5% for the fourth straight month. All 15 economists
surveyed by Bloomberg News predicted the move. (Bloomberg)
Regional
 OPEC’s crude production stood at 30.28mn bpd in August –
According to a survey by Platts, crude oil production from the
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
stood at 30.28mn bpd in August 2013, which is down by 60,000
bpd over July 2013. OPEC’s crude output fell as oil worker
strikes and protests drove the production in Libya below the
300,000 bpd level towards the end of the month. The Libyan
production decreased 440,000 bpd from July to 560,000 bpd in
August. Platts said that the higher output from Saudi Arabia and
Iraq was not enough to offset the Libyan production loss. Saudi
Arabia boosted its output by 220,000 bpd to 10mn bpd in
August, as compared to 9.78mn bpd in July, while Iraq oil output
increased to 3.15mn bpd in August from 2.98mn million bpd in
July. (AME Info)
 GCC real estate markets set to grow in September –
According to a report released by Ezdan Holding Group, the real
estate markets in the GCC region countries, including Qatar are
forecast to witness positive growth in September which will
accelerate the recovery in the sector during 4Q2013. The report
said that the sector’s positive performance was supported by the
launch of many 2022 World Cup-related projects, particularly the
award of Doha Metro contracts. The report also noted that,
despite the summer season coinciding with the Eid Al Fitr
holidays, the real estate sector continued its positive
performance and achieved sales of about QR500mn in the last
week of August. (Peninsula Qatar)
 Saudi oil minister: Ready to meet global crude demand –
Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said the global oil market is well
balanced and Saudi Arabia ready to supply whatever volume of
crude is needed to meet demand. Saudi Arabia produced record
high volumes of crude in August as it boosted output for the
second time in two years to cushion the global oil market from
supply disruptions. (Reuters)

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 Saudi investors establish AODC with SR2.7bn capital –
Saudi investors have entered into a contract to establish a new
company, Al Oqair Development Company (AODC) with a
capital of SR2.7bn, which aims to construct 15 kilometers of
seafront project in Al Oqair. The project has already attracted
major investment from a variety of investors, including SR1.4bn
from the country’s Council of Ministers. Several Saudi private
investors and government organizations, including the ministries
of water & electricity, municipal & rural affairs, and commerce &
industry are also planning to contribute to the project. The total
public investment for this project is expected to exceed SR34bn
and will be completed in 2016. (Bloomberg)
 SAS Holding acquires 51% stake in Glowork – Saudi-based
SAS Holding has acquired a 51% stake worth $16mn in
Glowork, the first dedicated organization for women employment
throughout the Middle East. Glowork is planning to expand its
current activities by launching fitness centers for women.
(GulfBase.com)
 Fitch: Dubai prime property sector set for a strong start in
2014 – Fitch said that the Dubai prime property sector is set up
for a strong 2014 following a vibrant 2013. Notwithstanding the
positive trend, uncertainty remains a concern for the real estate
sector in general as several factors and events evolve, notably
Middle East instability, Dubai's bid for the World Expo 2020 and
major new real estate projects that are in the pipeline. Fitch
expects that retail rentals, hospitality revenues have been
holding up and have shown healthy performance and growth
since 2011 to date, and are in a comfortable position for another
good year in 2014. Fitch added that residential prices and
demand have shown recoveries in prime locations in Dubai, but
secondary locations, including new projects will continue to be
challenged over the medium-term. (Bloomberg)
 CBRE: UAE continues to remain competitive – According to
a report released by C B Richard Ellis (CBRE), the UAE has
continued to remain a competitive option for international
retailers despite rising rents. The average retail rental rates for
Dubai stood at $114 per square feet per annum, while in Abu
Dhabi it was $71 per square feet per annum. CBRE Middle
East’s Head of Research & Consultancy Mat Green said that
Dubai holds an edge over other established cities as it offers
access to significant consumer numbers, high quality mall
facilities, and cost sensitive rents even within prime centers.
(AME Info)
 UAE bank profits seen rising 20% in 2013, Mashreq eyeing
40% – The UAE’s Banking Federation Chairman and Mashreq
Bank’s CEO Abdulaziz al-Ghurair said net profit growth among
UAE-based commercial banks is expected to accelerate to
about 20% in 2013, while Mashreq Bank forecasts its own
growth at 40%. He also said that total assets of the UAE banks
grew 8% to AED1.9tn in 1H2013, while net profit during the
period was AED13.6bn. (Gulf-Times.com)
 UAE’s banks not ready to implement FATCA – The UAE’s
Banking Federation Chairman Abdulaziz al-Ghurair said that
banks in the UAE are not ready to implement the US’ Foreign
Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), as it will cost banks not
less than AED100mn to get the right systems in place. In July,
the US Treasury Department had stated that it would postpone
enforcement of the law by six months to give foreign banks more
time to figure out compliance. FATCA requires foreign banks,
insurance companies and investment funds to send the US
Internal Revenue Service information about any American’s
offshore accounts worth more than $50,000. (Gulf-Times.com)
 Rubber World wins AED107mn contract from Arabtec –
Rubber World Industries (RWI) has won AED107mn contract
from Arabtec Construction Group to supply rubber insulated
building materials to Arabian Ranches Development project.
Under this contract, RWI will supply Gulf-O-Flex brand of closed
cell elastomeric rubber tube insulation, sheet roll insulation and
adhesives. Meanwhile, Arabtec has also awarded a contract to
Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Company, to facilitate the
mechanical, electrical and plumbing requirements of the Arabian
Ranches project. (AME Info)
 Dubai’s foreign trade up 16% to AED679bn – According to
data released by the Government of Dubai, the Emirate’s foreign
trade has reached AED679bn in 1H2013, reflecting an increase
of 16% YoY. An increase of 22% YoY in exports was the key
growth driver. Imports in 1H2013 stood at AED406bn, indicating
an increase of 16% YoY. The data showed that re-export of
trade rose 13% YoY to AED188bn. (GulfBase.com)
 DCCC joins Euroclear collateral highway as first Middle
Eastern CCP – The Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation
(DCCC) has become the first central counterparty (CCP) in the
Middle East to join Euroclear’s Global Collateral Highway.
DCCC guarantees settlement for all trades executed on the
Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX), which is
supported by a system of initial and variation margins.
Scheduled for launch in early 2014, this exclusive agreement
with Euroclear will enable clients of DCCC and DGCX to use
CCP-eligible securities held in Euroclear Bank — and in all other
entities connected to the Collateral Highway — as collateral to
fulfill initial and variation margin requirements. (AME Info)
 Fitch upgrades Tamweel to A, withdraws ratings – Fitch
Ratings has upgraded Tamweel’s long-term issuer default rating
(IDR) to A from BBB+, short-term IDR to F1 from F2 and support
rating to 1 from 2. Fitch has simultaneously withdrawn
Tamweel's ratings. At the same time, the senior unsecured
program rating of Tamweel Funding III Ltd. (TF-III) has been
upgraded from BBB+ to A, while the senior unsecured long-term
rating of the guaranteed sukuk issued by TF-III has been
affirmed at A. (AME Info)
 StanChart appoints Chairman for Islamic Banking – The
Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) has appointed Christos
Papadopoulos as the Chairman of Standard Chartered Saadiq
Islamic Banking. Christos is currently the bank's Regional CEO
for Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan and will handle the
additional responsibility for the Islamic banking business. (AME
Info)
 Maroc Telecom stake sale to be completed in 2 months –
Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs Saadeddine Othmani said
UAE-based Etisalat's planned deal to buy a majority stake in
Maroc Telecom will be finalized in the next two months. In July,
France-based Vivendi SA entered into exclusive talks with
Etisalat to sell its 53% stake in Maroc Telecom for $5.54bn in
cash. (Reuters)
 DSI secures AED251mn contract in Abu Dhabi – Drake &
Scull International (DSI) has signed a AED251mn contract for a
major government facility in Abu Dhabi. The contract includes
electro-mechanical works of the hardscape and landscape
components of the facility that is scheduled to be completed in
2014. (AME Info)
 RDIF, Abu Dhabi plan to co-invest in infrastructure projects
in Russia – The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and
Abu Dhabi's Department of Finance are planning to enter in a
memorandum of intent on co-investment in infrastructure
projects across Russia. Abu Dhabi might invest around $5bn in
the joint venture, which if materializes will become the world's
largest investment in infrastructure consortia. (Bloomberg)

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 Al Hilal Bank eyes 40% net profit growth in 2013 – Al Hilal
Bank, the Islamic lender owned by the Abu Dhabi Investment
Council, expects a net profit growth of over 40% in 2013 as it
prepares to make a debut sukuk issue in 4Q2013. (Peninsula
Qatar)
 Iran-Oman gas pipeline unlikely within two years – Omani
Energy Minister Mohamed bin Hamad al-Rumhy said Iran and
Oman are unlikely to even start laying a planned subsea gas link
for at least the next two years. Such a rapid rollout of a subsea
pipeline would challenge many developers. (Gulf-Times.com)
 CBO: Commercial banks earn OMR195mn net profit in
January-July 2013 – According to a report released by the
Central Bank of Oman (CBO), commercial banks in Oman have
reported a net profit of OMR195mn during January-July 2013,
as compared to OMR178mn in January-July 2012. At the end of
July 2013, assets of commercial banks have increased 10.0%
YoY to OMR21.9bn. Bank credit rose 8.1% to OMR14.9bn,
which represents 68.2% of the total assets. The report showed
that the credit offered to the government has reduced 45.6%,
while credit offered to public and private sector institutions was
up 17.6% and 7.6% respectively. Total deposits in commercial
banks have increased 10.4% to OMR14.9bn at the end of July
2013, while government deposits were up 18.2% to reach
OMR4.3bn. (Bloomberg)
 Oman’s merchandise exports rise 17.6% in April 2013 –
According to a report released by the National Centre for
Statistics & Information (NCSI), Oman’s merchandise exports
have increased 17.6% YoY to OMR7,447mn at the end of April
2013. This increase was attributed to re-exports that have
contributed 10.2%, followed by oil & gas at 6.1% and non-oil
exports at 1.3%. The report said the total imports rose 29.3%
YoY to reach OMR4,437.7mn in April 2013. This increase was
attributed to 188.5% increase in mineral products that
contributed 23.9% to the total increase, followed by the imports
of electrical machinery and mechanical equipment with an
increase of 3.4% and 3.2% respectively. However, import of
transport equipment has decreased 4% in April 2013.
(Bloomberg)
 Alizz Islamic Bank receives operational license – Alizz
Islamic Bank has received the banking operational license from
the Central Bank of Oman. This license was awarded to the
bank after the completion of regulatory requirements such as
successful listing of the bank's shares for trading on MSM and
creation of products manuals, polices, procedures, guidelines
and frameworks. (MSM)
 ASBB acquires stake in Saudi educational company – Al
Salam Bank Bahrain (ASBB) has acquired an equity stake in
Saudi-based Education Experts Company for Education &
Training. ASBB’s Director and CEO Yousif Abdulla Taqi said
that this acquisition is a part of the bank’s strategy to focus on
the Saudi market, which is witnessing significant growth.
(Bahrain Bourse)
 BAC acquires 100% stake in HOCHTIEF Facility
Management Bahrain – Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has
announced the full acquisition of HOCHTIEF Facility
Management Bahrain (HTFMBA) and the buyout of the
remaining 50% shares in the joint venture. The 50% stake will
add to BAC’s existing 50% to make HTFMBA a 100% Bahraini
company owned by BAC. (Bloomberg)

6. Contacts
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Head of Research Head of Trading Head of Sales Manager - HNWI
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Rebased Performance Daily Index Performance
Source: Bloomberg Source: Bloomberg
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80.0
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110.0
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130.0
140.0
150.0
Jan-10 Aug-10 Mar-11 Oct-11 May-12 Dec-12 Jul-13
QE Index S&PPan Arab S&P GCC
(0.1%) (0.1%)
1.4%
(0.1%)
0.6%
0.3%
0.4%
(0.5%)
0.0%
0.5%
1.0%
1.5%
SaudiArabia
Qatar
Kuwait
Bahrain
Oman
AbuDhabi
Dubai
Asset/Currency Performance Close ($) 1D% WTD% YTD% Global Indices Performance Close 1D% WTD% YTD%
Gold/Ounce 1,365.47 0.1 (1.9) (18.5) DJ Industrial 15,326.60 0.9 2.7 17.0
Silver/Ounce 23.20 0.9 (2.8) (23.6) S&P 500 1,689.13 0.3 2.1 18.4
Crude Oil (Brent)/Barrel (FM
Future)
111.50 0.2 (4.0) 0.4 NASDAQ 100 3,725.01 (0.1) 1.8 23.4
Natural Gas (Henry
Hub)/MMBtu
3.60 (0.6) 1.6 5.1 STOXX 600 310.88 0.3 1.6 11.2
North American Spot LPG
Propane Price
110.75 3.4 (2.6) 23.7 DAX 8,495.73 0.6 2.7 11.6
North American Spot LPG
Normal Butane Price
130.50 2.7 (3.2) (24.6) FTSE 100 6,588.43 0.1 0.6 11.7
Euro 1.33 0.3 1.0 0.9 CAC 40 4,119.11 0.1 1.7 13.1
Yen 99.89 (0.5) 0.8 15.1 Nikkei 14,425.07 0.0 4.1 38.8
GBP 1.58 0.5 1.2 (2.7) MSCI EM 991.94 0.1 3.8 (6.0)
CHF 1.07 0.5 0.8 (1.6) SHANGHAI SE Composite 2,241.27 0.1 4.7 (1.2)
AUD 0.93 0.2 1.6 (10.2) HANG SENG 22,937.14 (0.2) 1.4 1.2
USD Index 81.52 (0.4) (0.8) 2.2 BSE SENSEX 19,997.45 0.0 3.8 2.9
RUB 32.81 (0.5) (1.5) 7.5 Bovespa 53,570.46 (0.8) (0.3) (12.1)
BRL 0.44 0.4 1.4 (9.9) RTS 1,394.03 0.3 3.6 (8.7)
137.8
123.5
111.9