(QNA) -

Oil prices were on track for weekly gains as uncertainty in the market over global supply and escalating geopolitical tensions continued.

Brent crude futures fell 72 cents, or 0.72%, to $99.97 a barrel but remained on course for a weekly gain of 13.5%.

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also declined, falling 70 cents, or 0.76%, to $91.49 a barrel, while remaining set for a weekly increase of 10.9%.

On Thursday, Brent settled 7% higher and WTI gained 6.2%, lifting Brent above $100 a barrel for the first time since May.

Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait have heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global oil shipments and supply chains.

(WAM)-


Gold extended losses on Friday after falling 2 percent ‌in the previous session, as Brent crude's move back above $100 a barrel stoked inflation concerns and strengthened the case for higher interest rates ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting next week.

Spot gold eased ​0.4 percent to $4,030.09 per ounce by 0333 GMT, with prices down more than $130 from a two-week ​high hit on Wednesday. US gold futures for August delivery were ⁠0.4 percent lower at $4,033.20.

Spot silver ​was down 0.7 percent at $57.29 per ounce, but was headed ​for a weekly gain of 2.5 percent. Platinum fell 1.3 percent to $1,579.49 and palladium dropped 1.5 percent to $1,237.50, both on track for a weekly drop

SPA-

The Kuwait Stock Exchange closed its trading today, with its general index rising by 35.69 points, or 0.41%, to reach the level of 8,697.27 points, through the trading of 262.7 million shares through the implementation of 16,086 cash transactions worth 70.1 million Kuwaiti dinars (about 227.8 million US dollars).
The main market index decreased by 29.89 points, or 0.34%, to reach the level of 8813.28 points through the trading of 139.7 million shares through the conclusion of 8131 cash deals worth 22.2 million dinars.
The Premier Market Index rose 51.52 points, or 0.57%, to reach the level of 9,123.98 points, through the trading of 122.9 million shares through the implementation of 7,955 cash transactions worth 47.9 million dinars.
In turn, the “Main 50” index increased by 66.23 points, or 0.65%, to reach the level of 10,183.57 points through the trading of 90.4 million shares through the implementation of 5,428 cash transactions worth 15.3 million dinars.

SPA-

The Egyptian stock market closed mixed today, with the market capitalization of listed companies declining by approximately EGP 15 billion to reach EGP 3.936 trillion. Total market trading volume reached approximately EGP 60.8 billion, while trading in the stock market alone amounted to approximately EGP 9.1 billion.

The main index, EGX 30, fell by 0.95% to 53,417.59 points, while the EGX 70 index for small and medium-sized enterprises rose by 0.84% ​​to 17,855.72 points. The broader EGX 100 index also climbed by 0.47%, closing at 23,709.04 points.

The main Saudi stock market index closed today, down by (37.27) points, reaching the level of (10766.84) points, with trades worth (2.3) billion riyals.
The amount of shares traded - according to the daily economic bulletin of the Saudi Press Agency for the Saudi stock market - reached (119) million shares, in which the shares of (98) companies recorded an increase in their value, and the shares of (158) companies declined.
The shares of Tabuk Agricultural, (UCIC), AMAC, Sulaiman Al-Habib, and Al-Mamlaka companies rose the most, while the shares of the companies Al-Sharq Pipe, Industrial Means, Jarir, (BSF), and Yansab declined the most in trading, and the rise and fall rates ranged between (9.96%) and (5.91%), while the shares of Darb Saudi Arabia, Petro Rabigh, Jabal Omar, Americana, and Electrical Industries were the most active in quantity, while the shares of Saudi Darb, Petro Rabigh, Jabal Omar, Americana, and Electrical Industries companies were the most active in quantity. Al Rajhi, Petro Rabigh, Jabal Omar, Electrical Industries, and Bahri are the most active in value.
The Saudi parallel stock index (Nomu) closed today, down by (71.04) points, reaching the level of (22001.81) points, with trades worth (14.4) million riyals, and the quantity of shares traded reached more than (1.9) million shares.

(ONA)-


Muscat Stock Exchange "MSX 30" index today closed at 7,165.20 points, up 47.8 points, or 0.67 percent, from the previous session's close of 7,117.20 points.

Trading value stood at RO 45,918,886, representing a drop of 23.6 percent from RO 60,109,653 recorded in the last session, according to the MSX's report.

Market capitalization increased by 0.309% percent from the previous trading day to approximately RO 37.29 billion.

Non‑Omani investors recorded purchases worth RO 5.004 million, accounting for 10.90 percent of total trading value, while sales reached RO 4.281 million, or 9.32 percent. Net non‑Omani investment consequently increased by RO 723 thousand, or 1.58 percent.

(BNA)-


Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,965.76 points, marking a decrease of 1.07 points below the previous closing.



This decrease was due to a drop in the consumer discretionary sector and the financials sector.



Bahrain Islamic Index closed at 917.49 points, marking a decrease of 1.54 points below the previous closing.



Results indicated that 73 equity transactions took place with a volume of 595,439 worth BD 243,049.



Investors traded mainly in the financials sector, representing 43.67% of the total value of securities traded.

(QNA)-


The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have held virtual talks on boosting bilateral cooperation in trade and logistics.

The meeting was co-chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed and HE Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr Rumaih Al Rumaih.

Senior officials from both sides took part in the discussions. Qatar was represented by HE Chairman of the General Authority of Customs Ahmed Al Jamal and HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Maadeed.

The Saudi delegation also included HE Governor of the General Authority for Foreign Trade Mohammed Al Abduljabbar and HE Deputy Minister for Logistics Services Musa Al Barqi.

The talks focused on improving the flow of trade, simplifying customs procedures, enhancing the efficiency of logistics services, and increasing the volume of bilateral trade.

The two sides said the measures would reflect the close ties between Qatar and Saudi Arabia while supporting their shared economic objectives.

(QNA)-


Aamal Company Q.P.S.C. has reported a 13% decline in net profit for the first half of 2026, with earnings falling to QR 192.72 million, compared with QR 221.29 million in the corresponding period of 2025.

According to the company's financial statements published on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) website on Sunday, earnings per share (EPS) stood at QR 0.031 for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, compared with QR 0.035 in the same period of 2025.

(QNA)-


The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session down 28.81 points, or 0.29%, to settle at 10,003.67 points.

A total of 99,686,382 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QR 213,016,562.419 across 20,969 transactions in all sectors.

Shares of 18 companies advanced, while 24 companies declined and seven companies closed unchanged.

Market capitalization at the close of trading stood at QR 601,494,227,267.980, compared with QR 601,901,352,154.610 in the previous session.

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 22/7 /2026
Company Name: QALA For Financial Investments
Position: Insider
Transaction: Buy
Number of Shares: 2600000

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 22/7 /2026
Company Name: The Egyptian Modern Education Systems
Position: Related Parties for Insider
Transaction: Sell
Number of Shares: 7010334

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 22/7 /2026
Company Name: Nozha International Hospital
Position: Major shareholder
Transaction: Buy
Number of Shares: 220820

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 22/7 /2026
Company Name: Egyptian for Tourism Resorts
Position: Related Parties for Insider
Transaction: Sell
Number of Shares: 50002

Insider Trading Executions: Trading Session 22/7 /2026
Company Name: Pyramisa Hotels
Position: Related Parties for Insider
Transaction: Sell
Number of Shares: 729