Mixed Performance in Gulf Stock Markets: A Closer Look at the Week’s Highs and Lows

Last week, the stock markets in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries had mixed performances. In Saudi Arabia, the market index increased by 0.8%, reaching a high of 12,352 points. Kuwait also saw a slight increase of 0.16%, closing at 7,033.48 points. Bahrain ended the week with a 0.58% increase in the Bahrain General Index, closing at 2,028.59 points.

On the other hand, Qatar was the only country to experience a decline in its stock index, dropping by 0.28% and closing at 9,610.80 points. Despite this, Oman recorded positive gains in its Muscat Stock Exchange index with an increase of 1.27%, closing at 4773.30 points.