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14 April Daily market report
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QSE Intra-Day Movement
Qatar Commentary
The QSE Index declined 1.4% to close at 11,819.7. Losses were led by the
Industrials and Real Estate indices, falling 2.4% and 1.8%, respectively. Top
losers were Gulf International Services and Qatar German Co. for Medical
Devices, falling 9.9% and 4.3%, respectively. Among the top gainers Qatar
Islamic Ins. Co. rose 1.6%, while Qatar Electricity & Water Co. was up 0.8%.
GCC Commentary
Saudi Arabia: The TASI Index rose 0.9% to close at 9,041.1. Gains were led
by the Energy & Utilities and Industrial Invest. indices, rising 4.2% and 3.0%,
respectively. Bupa Arabia rose 10.0%, while United Cooperative was up 9.4%.
Dubai: The DFM Index declined 0.8% to close at 3,775.4. The Financial & Inv.
Services index fell 2.3%, while the Real Estate & Construction index declined
1.1%. Gulf Finance House fell 7.7%, while Marka Co. was down 5.4%.
Abu Dhabi: The ADX benchmark index rose 0.6% to close at 4,589.3. The
Consumer index gained 4.2%, while the Bank index rose 1.0%. Gulf Cement
Co. and Agthia Group were up 4.8% each.
Kuwait: The KSE Index fell 0.2% to close at 6,273.5. The Health Care and
Real Estate indices declined 0.7% each. Al-Safat Energy Holding and Arkan
Al-kuwait Real Estate Co. were down 8.1% each.
Oman: The MSM Index rose marginally to close at 6,266.5. The Industrial
index gained 0.2%, while the Financial index rose marginally. Construction
Materials Industries gained 10.0%, while Global Financial Inv. was up 6.3%.
Bahrain: The BHB Index gained marginally to close at 1,440.9. The Industrial
index rose 0.8%, while the other indices ended flat or red. BBK rose 0.9%,
while Aluminium Bahrain was up 0.8%.
QSE Top Gainers Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Qatar Islamic Insurance Co. 81.90 1.6 1.0 3.7
Qatar Electricity & Water Co. 192.90 0.8 8.7 2.9
QNB Group 189.80 0.4 134.2 (10.9)
Qatar Navigation 98.50 0.1 20.3 (1.0)
QSE Top Volume Trades Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Gulf International Services 86.20 (9.9) 2,524.4 (11.2)
Ezdan Holding Group 16.71 (2.3) 1,635.6 12.0
Vodafone Qatar 17.79 (1.4) 1,526.8 8.1
Barwa Real Estate Co. 46.50 (1.1) 584.1 11.0
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Dev. 18.71 (2.5) 363.3 (2.3)
Market Indicators 13 Apr 15 12 Apr 15 %Chg.
Value Traded (QR mn) 491.6 306.2 60.5
Exch. Market Cap. (QR mn) 636,049.5 642,878.9 (1.1)
Volume (mn) 9.8 9.0 8.7
Number of Transactions 5,790 3,848 50.5
Companies Traded 40 41 (2.4)
Market Breadth 4:34 20:19 –
Market Indices Close 1D% WTD% YTD% TTM P/E
Total Return 18,366.82 (1.4) (1.4) 0.2 N/A
All Share Index 3,157.60 (1.2) (1.2) 0.2 14.4
Banks 3,170.11 (0.3) (0.7) (1.1) 14.4
Industrials 3,879.27 (2.4) (2.6) (4.0) 13.1
Transportation 2,414.86 (0.8) (0.9) 4.2 13.6
Real Estate 2,518.84 (1.8) (1.9) 12.2 14.3
Insurance 4,072.95 (0.9) 0.5 2.9 19.0
Telecoms 1,339.74 (1.3) 0.2 (9.8) 21.9
Consumer 7,053.85 (0.8) (0.3) 2.1 27.1
Al Rayan Islamic Index 4,413.85 (1.2) (1.2) 7.6 16.0
GCC Top Gainers##
Exchange Close#
1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Saudi Electricity Co. Saudi Arabia 18.67 4.8 5,244.0 25.3
United International Saudi Arabia 76.71 4.8 408.1 9.6
Yanbu Nat. Petrochem. Saudi Arabia 45.91 4.2 1,467.0 (3.6)
Dallah Healthcare Saudi Arabia 123.46 3.7 170.5 (5.0)
Abu Dhabi Com. Bank Abu Dhabi 7.18 3.6 3,468.3 2.1
GCC Top Losers##
Exchange Close#
1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Gulf Int. Services Qatar 86.20 (9.9) 2,524.4 (11.2)
Boubyan Petrochem. Kuwait 0.57 (5.0) 0.0 (12.3)
Yanbu Cement Co. Saudi Arabia 65.07 (4.5) 200.1 5.6
Deyaar Development Dubai 0.72 (3.1) 20,035.0 (15.2)
Saudi Basic Industries Saudi Arabia 84.93 (3.0) 3,452.7 1.7
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)
QSE Top Losers Close* 1D% Vol. ‘000 YTD%
Gulf International Services 86.20 (9.9) 2,524.4 (11.2)
Qatar German Co. for Med. Dev. 11.27 (4.3) 86.0 11.0
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Dev. 18.71 (2.5) 363.3 (2.3)
Ezdan Holding Group 16.71 (2.3) 1,635.6 12.0
Qatar Oman Investment Co. 14.30 (2.2) 57.9 (7.1)
QSE Top Value Trades Close* 1D% Val. ‘000 YTD%
Gulf International Services 86.20 (9.9) 220,716.2 (11.2)
Industries Qatar 139.80 (2.1) 36,444.3 (16.8)
Ezdan Holding Group 16.71 (2.3) 27,462.7 12.0
Vodafone Qatar 17.79 (1.4) 27,275.4 8.1
Barwa Real Estate Co. 46.50 (1.1) 27,250.3 11.0
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* 11,819.65 (1.4) (1.4) 0.9 (3.8) 135.03 174,722.8 13.8 1.8 4.3
Dubai 3,775.38 (0.8) 0.6 7.4 0.0 145.02 91,775.8 8.6 1.5 5.5
Abu Dhabi 4,589.29 0.6 0.6 2.7 1.3 76.44 124,353.7 11.6 1.4 4.8
Saudi Arabia 9,041.12 0.9 1.0 3.0 8.5 1,910.64 523,176.6 17.9 2.2 2.9
Kuwait 6,273.46 (0.2) (0.1) (0.1) (4.0) 44.34 94,437.8 16.4 1.1 4.0
Oman 6,266.52 0.0 (0.0) 0.5 (1.2) 6.26 17,428.2 10.5 1.4 4.3
Bahrain 1,440.88 0.0 0.1 (0.6) 1.0 0.49 22,525.8 9.4 0.9 4.9
Source: Bloomberg, Qatar Stock 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 QSE Index declined 1.4% to close at 11,819.7. The
Industrials and Real Estate indices led the losses. The index fell
on the back of selling pressure from GCC shareholders despite
buying support from Qatari and non-Qatari shareholders.
Gulf International Services and Qatar German Co. for Medical
Devices were the top losers, falling 9.9% and 4.3%, respectively.
Among the top gainers Qatar Islamic Insurance Co. rose 1.6%,
while Qatar Electricity & Water Co. was up 0.8%.
Volume of shares traded on Monday rose by 8.7% to 9.8mn from
9.0mn on Sunday. Further, as compared to the 30-day moving
average of 7.9mn, volume for the day was 23.2% higher. Gulf
International Services and Ezdan Holding Group were the most
active stocks, contributing 25.8% and 16.7% to the total volume
respectively.
Source: Qatar Stock Exchange (* as a % of traded value)
Ratings, Earnings and Global Economic Data
Ratings Updates
Company Agency Market Type* Old Rating New Rating Rating Change Outlook Outlook Change
Islamic
Corporation for
the Development
of the Private
Sector (ICD)
Moody’s
Saudi
Arabia
LT IR/ST IR – Aa3/P-1 – Stable –
Source: News reports (* LT – Long Term, ST – Short Term, FSR– Financial Strength Rating, FCR – Foreign Currency Rating, LCR – Local Currency Rating, IDR – Issuer Default Rating, SR – Support Rating,
LC – Local Currency, IR – Issuer Rating)
Earnings Releases
Company Market Currency
Revenue
(mn) 1Q2015
% Change
YoY
Operating Profit
(mn) 1Q2015
% Change
YoY
Net Profit (mn)
1Q2015
% Change
YoY
Yanbu National
Petrochemical Co.
(YANSAB)
Saudi Arabia SR – – 364.0 -43.6% 285.1 -48.7%
National Company for Glass
Industries (ZOUJAJ)
Saudi Arabia SR – – 7.6 -1.3% 18.6 25.7%
Tourism Enterprise Co.
(Shams)
Saudi Arabia SR – – 0.8 6.0% 0.6 5.8%
Taiba Holding Co. Saudi Arabia SR – – 62.2 5.6% 202.3 240.0%
Samba Financial Group
(SFG)
Saudi Arabia SR – – – – 1,278.0 3.1%
Halwani Brothers Co. (HB) Saudi Arabia SR – – 39.1 18.5% 25.9 9.7%
United Finance Co. (UFC) Oman OMR 3.0 -1.4% – – 1.1 1.2%
Port Services Corporation
(PSC)
Oman OMR 1.1 -82.8% – – -0.5 NA
Oman International
Development & Investment
Co. (OMINVEST)
Oman OMR 22.8 17.2% – – 5.7 26.8%
Areej Vegetable Oils &
Derivatives (AVOD)
Oman OMR 21.5 -13.9% – – 1.0 17.7%
Packaging Co Ltd. Oman OMR 2.0 51.7% – – 0.1 NA
Al Batnah Hotels Co. Oman OMR 0.4 33.1% – – 0.1 116.6%
Shurooq Investment
Services Holding Co.
(SISCO)
Oman OMR 0.0 -67.3% – – -0.1 NA
Oman Packaging Co. (OPC) Oman OMR 3.4 13.9% – – 0.1 2,879.6%
Computer Stationery
Industry (CSI)
Oman OMR 0.8 -2.0% – – 0.2 50.9%
National Aluminium Products
Co. (NAPCO)
Oman OMR 6.2 51.9% – – 0.2 3.8%
Source: Company data, DFM, ADX, MSM
Overall Activity Buy %* Sell %* Net (QR)
Qatari 59.48% 50.58% 43,680,169.19
GCC 4.41% 14.72% (50,698,066.55)
Non-Qatari 36.12% 34.69% 7,017,897.36
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Global Economic Data
Date Market Source Indicator Period Actual Consensus Previous
04/13 France Banque De France Current Account Balance February -1.8B – -0.2B
04/13 Italy ISTAT Industrial Production MoM February 0.60% 0.50% -0.70%
04/13 Italy ISTAT Industrial Production WDA YoY February -0.20% -1.30% -2.20%
04/13 Italy ISTAT Industrial Production NSA YoY February -0.20% – -5.10%
04/13 China Customs Gen. Admin. Trade Balance CNY March 18.16B 250.00B 370.50B
04/13 China Customs Gen. Admin. Exports YoY CNY March -14.60% 8.20% 48.90%
04/13 China Customs Gen. Admin. Imports YoY CNY March -12.30% -11.30% -20.10%
04/13 China National Bureau of Stat. Trade Balance March $3.08B $40.10B $60.62B
04/13 China National Bureau of Stat. Exports YoY March -15.00% 9.00% 48.30%
04/13 China National Bureau of Stat. Imports YoY March -12.70% -10.00% -20.50%
Source: Bloomberg (s.a. = seasonally adjusted; n.s.a. = non-seasonally adjusted; w.d.a. = working day adjusted)
News
Qatar
Reuters: Qatar ‘most acquisitive’ in Mideast in 1Q2015 –
According to a report by Thomson Reuters, Qatar was found to
be the most acquisitive nation in the Middle East (Mideast)
region accounting for 48% of the Middle Eastern outbound
merger and acquisition (M&A) activity during 1Q2015. The
largest deal with Middle Eastern M&A involvement during
1Q2015 was the $1.9bn offer for the remaining stake in Canary
Wharf Group by Stork Holdings, jointly owned by the Qatar
Investment Authority and Brookfield Property Partners. The
report stated that M&A were active during 1Q2015 in the
Mideast region, while outbound M&A drove activity, up 161%
from 1Q2014 to reach $4bn, the highest first quarter total since
2011. Reuters said the acquisitions by the UAE and Saudi
Arabian companies accounted for 27% and 14% respectively of
the Middle Eastern outbound M&A, adding industrials was the
most active sector, representing 33% of the M&A involving
Middle East. (Gulf-Times.com)
IDC: Qatar IT market set for fast growth – According to the
International Data Corporation (IDC), Qatar’s IT services market
is changing at a rapid pace. Qatar is expected to lead IT
services spending in the region through 2018. According to
IDC’s latest forecast, the combined IT services market of some
of the countries in the region, including Qatar, Oman, Bahrain,
and Kuwait, is expected to expand at a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5% over the coming years to total
$1.82bn in 2018. The global advisory services firm expects this
growth to be driven by government–led infrastructure
development projects, e-government initiatives, transformations
in the transportation and banking & financial services sectors,
and private sector developments as governments in the region
pursue diversification strategies into non-oil sectors. IDC is the
premier global provider of market intelligence and advisory
services. (Peninsula Qatar)
Doha Metro could reduce annual CO2 emissions – Qatar
Rail Managing Director Abdulla Abdulaziz Al-Subaie said Doha
Metro could potentially reduce annual CO2 emissions by
258,000 tons. He said the project will also facilitate a saving of
2mn km of travel (by vehicles) a day. Al-Subaie reiterated the
transport firm’s plans to hold regular stakeholder engagement
summits as it is aims to transform Qatar into a “smart city” using
integrated transportation solutions. He underscored Qatar Rail’s
role in the economic, social, human, and development of Qatar,
as well as its role in employment generation. (Gulf-Times.com)
MRDS to disclose 1Q2015 results on April 27 – Mazaya
Qatar Real Estate Development Company (MRDS) will
announce its financial results for 1Q2015 on April 27, 2015.
(QSE)
International
Fitch affirms US AAA rating on financial flexibility – Fitch
Ratings has affirmed the AAA credit rating for the US, citing the
strength of the nation’s economy, capital markets and status as
the issuer of the world’s reserve currency. Fitch said the outlook
for the rating is stable. The rating agency said that the economic
growth in the US has been faster than that in most of the
developed economies, and the nation benefits from its diversity
and technological advancements, bolstered by strong
institutions and a favorable business climate. Fitch added that
the budget deficit, which has narrowed from a peak of $1.4tn in
2009 to $483.3bn in 2014, is expected to continue to shrink in
2015 and 2016, though reforms for mandatory spending and
taxation measures will be needed to prevent increases after
2018. (Bloomberg)
ECB bond-buying slows as QE enters second month – The
European Central Bank (ECB) bought €9.159bn worth of
government bonds in the fifth week of its quantitative easing
(QE) program, a slower pace than a week earlier and below the
average amount needed to keep the program on track. Having
made a smooth start to its QE program, the lackluster amount
purchased this week is unlikely to set alarm bells ringing. Under
the QE program, which started in early March 2015, the ECB
aims to purchase €60bn of securities a month (bonds, ABS and
covered bonds) until September 2016 or beyond, that if needed
to see a sustained adjustment in the inflation path back toward
the ECB's target of just under 2%. (Reuters)
EC VP: EU working with Italy to solve bad loan issue – The
European Commission (EC) Vice President (VP), Valdis
Dombrovskis said that the commission is helping Italy find
solutions to its bad bank loans, raising hopes that Rome's efforts
to solve one of its biggest economic problems is not being
ignored in Brussels. He said the EU's executive body was also
working with other capitals over how to help the region's banks
offload piles of non-performing loans. Italy has around €186bn of
bad loans. Meanwhile, he said Greece is not moving fast
enough to draw up and implement structural reforms and there
is limited time to prevent it running out of cash. An April 9
meeting of deputy finance ministers, called the Euro Working
Group, gave Athens a deadline of six working days to present a
revised economic reform plan, before eurozone finance
ministers meet on April 24 to decide whether to unlock
emergency funding to keep Greece afloat. (Reuters)
BoJ sees economy improving region by region, keeps
upbeat view – The Bank of Japan (BoJ), in a quarterly report,
raised its economic assessment for three of Japan's nine
regions, signaling that the benefits of its stimulus program was
broadening. The central bank kept its optimistic assessment for
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the remaining six regions intact, stressing that solid demand at
home and overseas are underpinning the output and job market.
The BoJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said that Japan's economy
is likely to continue recover moderately as a trend. The central
bank will issue fresh long-term economic and inflation forecasts
at the next rate review on April 30, 2015. (Reuters)
S&P: India's fiscal improvements vulnerable to shocks –
International rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) warned
that India's hard-won fiscal improvements could fail to withstand
an external shock, given ‘less than rock solid’ public finances
that pose a concern for its sovereign rating profile. The rating
agency lauded India's efforts to increase capital expenditure by
more than 25% in 2015-16, versus an average rise of 5.4%
since 2011-12. However, it expressed concerns that the
spending plans could also be hit if India failed to raise the
amount targeted from the sale of stakes in state-run firms. India,
constrained by a modest average income level and the
government's weak fiscal position, has a BBB- rating from S&P,
with a "stable" outlook. Meanwhile, India’s consumer price
inflation unexpectedly slowed to a three-month low in March,
rising 5.17% YoY, which could encourage the central bank to
deliver another off-cycle interest rate cut to boost economic
recovery. (Reuters)
Regional
Abraaj closes $990mn sub-Saharan Africa fund – Emerging-
market focused private equity firm Abraaj Group has closed a
$990mn sub-Saharan Africa fund, which is its third in the region.
European and North American investors committed 64% of the
capital in the Abraaj Africa Fund III, with funding from global
institutional investors, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds
adding up to 76%. (Reuters)
Thomson Reuters: Mideast M&A deals reaches $9.5bn in
1Q2015 – According to the Thomson Reuters’ quarterly
investment analysis on the region, mergers & acquisitions
(M&A) deals in the Middle East (Mideast) have registered
$9.5bn in 1Q2015. Although this is less than half the value
registered during 4Q2014, it marks a 152% increase over
1Q2014 and the best annual start since 2012. Thomson
Reuters’ MENA Managing Director, Nadim Najjar said Mideast
equity and equity-related issuance totaled $2.5bn during
1Q2015, 59% less than the value recorded during 4Q2014.
(Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: Saudi Aramco mega deals boost EMEA Islamic
loans to $7.1bn – The slump in oil prices since June 2014 has
not dampened the appetite for Shari’ah-compliant credit in the
Gulf region. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, loan
deals worth around $4bn from Saudi Arabian Oil Company and
its joint venture Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co. have
fueled the busiest ever start to the year for Islamic borrowing in
Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Loans worth $7.1bn have
been raised so far in 2015 as compared to around $3bn for the
same period in 2014. The increase in borrowing highlights how
companies in the oil producing GCC region are maintaining
investments even after oil prices dropped about 50% since June
2014. Shari’ah-compliant lenders are taking a bigger role in
regional deals as the global Islamic finance industry’s assets are
expected to almost double by 2018. (Bloomberg)
Petro Rabigh BoD recommends capital rise through right
issue – Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company’s (Petro
Rabigh) board of directors has recommended a capital increase
of SR7.04bn through rights issue shares. Through this capital
increase, the company aims to finance the Rabigh Phase II
project. The ownership of the Phase II Project was transferred
from the founding shareholders Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo
Chemical to Petro Rabigh. The rights issue is subject to
necessary approvals. Shareholders registered at the close of
trading on the day of the extraordinary general meeting will be
eligible. (Tadawul)
CDSI: Saudi non-oil exports dropped 19.9% in February
2015 – According to the Central Department of Statistics &
Information (CDSI), Saudi Arabia’s imports rose 1.6% YoY in
February 2015, while non-oil exports dropped 19.9%. Non-oil
exports traditionally account for around 12% of the country’s
overall exports. As per the latest report by Jadwa Investment,
the value of non-oil exports declined in January 2015, reflecting
an impact of lower prices, since volumes exported recorded a
monthly increase to 3.9mn tons in January 2015 from 3.7mn
tons in December 2014. Similarly, imports in January fell by
9.4% MoM and 9.1% YoY. During February 2015, government
deposits and reserves fell by SR30bn and SR100bn,
respectively. (GulfBase.com)
Cayan Group reveals AED3.1bn property projects in Dubai,
Riyadh – Saudi-based property developer Cayan Group has
unveiled property projects worth AED3.1bn in Dubai and Riyadh.
The company’s latest portfolio of projects includes residential
properties in Dubai and a commercial tower in Riyadh. Earlier in
2015, the company launched a branded residential tower and
hotel apartment named ‘Cayan Cantara’ in Dubai, which will be
completed by 2018. The project, which is located on Umm
Suqeim Road, will have a 38-storey hotel apartment complex
and a 42-storey residential tower. Cayan Cantara will have retail
shops, restaurants, a spa, an outdoor screen and a conference
hall. (Bloomberg)
ARB net profit declines 10.96% YoY in 1Q2015 – Al Rajhi
Bank (ARB) reported SR1.52bn net profit in 1Q2015, reflecting a
decline of 10.96% YoY. The bank’s total assets grew 11.25%
YoY to SR320.43bn in 1Q2015. Loans & advances reached
SR205.16bn, showing an increase of 6.25% YoY, while
customer deposits amounted to SR265.60bn. EPS stood at
SR0.93 in 1Q2015 as against SR1.05 in 1Q2014. (Tadawul)
SABB reports SR1.12bn net profit in 1Q2015 – The Saudi
British Bank (SABB) reported SR1.12bn net profit in 1Q2015 as
compared to SR1.1bn in 1Q2014. The bank’s total assets grew
8.41% YoY to SR190.16bn in 1Q2015. Loans & advances
reached SR120.43bn, showing an increase of 9.58% YoY, while
customer deposits stood at SR149bn. EPS amounted to SR0.74
in 1Q2015 as against SR0.72 in 1Q2014. (Tadawul)
DSE awarded AED334mn MEP contract – Drake & Scull
Engineering (DSE), the engineering subsidiary of Drake & Scull
International (DSI), has been awarded a contract worth
AED334mn for MEP works (mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing) for an upcoming hotel and residences building to be
constructed on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Under the
agreement’s terms, DSE will complete the supply, installation,
and handover of detailed MEP works for the hotel by 2016. The
upscale project located on the man-made island consists of
three separate buildings of G+7 floors and will include a 360-
room five star hotel and two residential buildings. (DFM)
DPR partners with Picsolve for AED100mn image capture
deal – Dubai Parks & Resorts (DPR) and Picsolve International
have entered into an image capture agreement. This partnership
will create one of the world’s largest photography integrations,
with Picsolve managing a full-range of image requirements for
the multibillion-dollar leisure destination taking shape in Dubai.
The agreement, which is expected to bring AED100mn in
revenues over a five-year period, sees Picsolve managing a full-
range of digital, video and image capture solutions that will allow
guests to enjoy a seamless photo record of their visit. (DFM)
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Dubai launches Mohammed bin Rashid Fund for SMEs –
Dubai SME has launched the new Mohammad Bin Rashid Fund
for SMEs, a government initiative established by a law issued by
HH Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of
Dubai. The fund aims at maximizing financing solutions for
innovative businesses while developing Emirati entrepreneurs.
The fund’s assets surpass AED600mn and offer Emirati
nationals between 21 and 65 years old two types of loans: The
seed capital loan, offered directly to start-ups that require
funding of more than AED50,000 but not exceeding
AED500,000, and the credit scheme loan, offered through
banking partners to both start-ups and existing businesses
requiring funds in excess of AED500,000, but not exceeding
AED5mn. (GulfBase.com)
DEWA to invest AED30bn to rise solar capacity, seeks
involvement in Egypt – The Dubai Electricity & Water
Authority’s (DEWA) Managing Director & CEO, Saeed Al Tayer
said that the company will invest AED30bn to increase the
power capacity of Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Solar Park. Currently, the park is generating 13 megawatts
(MW) of electricity. He said the solar park is one of the largest
renewable energy projects in the region with a planned capacity
of 1,000 MW by 2019 produced at a cost of AED12bn and by
the completion phase in 2030, its capacity will be increased up
to 3,000 MW at a cost of AED30bn. Meanwhile, DEWA is also is
looking to participate in energy projects in Egypt and keen to
lend its expertise. (GulfBase.com)
JLL: Dubai housing prices fall slightly in 1Q2015 –
According to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), housing
prices in Dubai fell slightly and rents were flat in 1Q2015 as
compared to 4Q2014. As per the report, Dubai’s real estate
sector has been among the most volatile globally over the past
decade, swinging from boom to bust to boom again. Prices
recovered to near peak values after falling by about half from
their 2008 highs, but are now weakening again. JLL said,
apartment sale prices fell 2% in 1Q2015 versus 4Q2014. Villa
sale prices dropped 1%, while rental values for both villas and
apartments were flat. JLL estimated that around 730 residential
units were delivered in Dubai in 1Q2014, with an additional
22,000 to be handed over by 2015-end. Dubai had 379,000
residential units as of March 31, 2015. In the hotel sector,
average daily room rates fell 5% YoY to $273 in the 12 months
to February 2015, while occupancy rates edged down to 86%
from 88%. Combined, this led to a 7% drop in revenue per
available room to $235. (Reuters)
Marka completes Retailcorp acquisition – Marka Company
has completed its acquisition of Retailcorp UAE, a subsidiary of
Istithmar, a Dubai World company. The acquisition has been
funded by a blend of Marka’s own collateral and bank facilities.
Earlier in December 2014, Marka entered into an agreement to
acquire the company in a deal valued at around AED220mn.
Marka will invest in Retailcorp’s existing business with a goal to
achieve double digit growth over the next 12-18 months.
(GulfBase.com)
DCCI members’ 1Q2015 exports reaches AED76.1b –
Exports of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s (DCCI)
members in March 2015 reached an all-time high of AED28.1bn,
pushing the total export value for the 1Q2015 to AED76.1bn for
the first time. The exports increased 8% from AED70.3bn
recorded in 4Q2014 and rose 7% from the AED71.1bn in
1Q2014. The number of Certificates of Origin issued by Dubai
Chamber also increased to a total of 228,000, up 8% YoY.
Dubai Chamber’s active exporters in 1Q2015 reached 8,231,
represented a 3% increase over both 4Q2014 and 1Q2014.
(Gulf-Base.com)
AFNIC’s OGM approves 10% dividend – Al Fujairah National
Insurance Company’s (AFNIC) ordinary general meeting (OGM)
has approved the distribution of 10% dividend for the financial
year ended December 31, 2014. (ADX)
Mubadala GE Capital: No plans to change shareholdings –
Mubadala GE Capital, a venture between Abu Dhabi state fund
Mubadala and GE Capital, said that its ownership would remain
unchanged despite General Electric's (GE) decision to divest
from its finance unit. Earlier on April 10, 2015, GE said that it
would shed most of GE Capital and return as much as $90bn to
shareholders as it became a simpler industrial business instead
of an unwieldy hybrid conglomerate of banking and
manufacturing. (Reuters)
IFA joins Morgans in $545mn Dubai Palm apartment project
– Kuwait’s IFA Hotels & Resorts Co. plans to build luxury hotel
apartments on the Palm Jumeirah man-made island in Dubai
that will be managed by Morgans Hotel Group of New York.
According to IFA’s CEO for the Middle East Khaled Saeed
Esbaitah, the mixed-use development, set to cost $545mn will
include 110 hotel apartments that will be managed under
Morgans’ Delano brand. An additional 190 apartments will be
sold. (Bloomberg)
DIDI’s AGM approves 18% cash dividend – Dhofar
International Development & Investment Holding Company’s
(DIDI) annual general meeting (AGM) has approved the
distribution of 18% cash dividend (18 baizas per share) for the
financial year ended December 31, 2014. (MSM)
Oman Tribune: 11 firms in race for Musandam IPP contract
– Oman Tribune reported that a total of 11 companies are in the
race to secure a key consultancy contract for the 120 megawatts
(MW) Musandam Independent Power Project (IPP) in Oman.
Earlier in February 2015, Oman Power & Water Procurement
Company (OPWP) floated a tender to select the consultant who
will have to provide the project management & technical
consultancy services for the IPP. A joint venture between Oman
Oil Company and LG International, Musandam Power Company,
aims to set up a dual-fuel fired power plant at Tibat in
Musandam, which is expected to be operational by 2016-end.
(GulfBase.com)
Sur steel plant considering Duqm for relocating project –
Sun Metals’ Operations Director P T Sivarajan said that the
plant may be shifted to Duqm, if the promoters do not receive
permission from the government for mid-sea unloading of
imported scrap. Sun Metals is the developer of 2.5mn ton per
annum steel plant in Sur. (GulfBase.com)
PDO to lift oil output by 5% in four years – Petroleum
Development Oman’s (PDO) Managing Director, Raoul Restucci
said that the company is aiming to lift its crude oil output by
about 5% over the next four years. He said the company seeks
to reach 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2019 and would then
maintain that production level for 10 years. PDO's planned
average output for 2015 is 570,000 bpd. (Reuters)
GFH gets shareholders’ nod for capital reduction, name
change – Gulf Finance House’s (GFH) extraordinary general
meeting (EGM) has approved the proposed elimination of
accumulated losses through a reduction in the GFH’s issued
and paid-up capital. The capital reduction will be effected at a
ratio of 6 shares per each 10 shares held at a nominal value of
$0.265 per share; thus eliminating $897mn of accumulated
losses. As a result, the share capital will be reduced from
$1.49bn divided into 5.64bn shares to $598mn divided into
2.256bn shares. Shareholders decided to continue with listing
the bank’s GDRs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the
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Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) and authorized the board of
directors to adopt the necessary resolutions. The EGM also
approved the BoD’s proposal to change the commercial name of
the company from ‘Gulf Finance House’ to ‘GFH Financial
Group B.S.C.’. (Bahrain Bourse)
Jawad Business raises $235mn refinancing loan – Bahrain-
based Jawad Business Group has raised a $235mn loan to
refinance existing debt. The firm has borrowed $215mn through
a term loan in an amortizing structure, which will last for
between five and six years, and the rest through a revolving
facility. (GulfBase.com)
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Rebased Performance Daily Index Performance
Source: Bloomberg Source: Bloomberg
Source: Bloomberg Source: Bloomberg (*$ adjusted returns)
80.0
100.0
120.0
140.0
160.0
180.0
200.0
220.0
Mar-11 Mar-12 Mar-13 Mar-14 Mar-15
QSE Index S&P Pan Arab S&P GCC
0.9%
(1.4%)
(0.2%)
0.0% 0.0%
0.6%
(0.8%)
(1.8%)
(1.2%)
(0.6%)
0.0%
0.6%
1.2%
SaudiArabia
Qatar
Kuwait
Bahrain
Oman
AbuDhabi
Dubai
Asset/Currency Performance Close ($) 1D% WTD% YTD% Global Indices Performance Close 1D%* WTD%* YTD%*
Gold/Ounce 1,198.89 (0.7) (0.7) 1.2 MSCI World Index 1,772.08 (0.4) (0.4) 3.7
Silver/Ounce 16.28 (1.1) (1.1) 3.7 DJ Industrial 17,977.04 (0.4) (0.4) 0.9
Crude Oil (Brent)/Barrel (FM
Future)
57.93 0.1 0.1 1.0 S&P 500 2,092.43 (0.5) (0.5) 1.6
Crude Oil (WTI)/Barrel (FM
Future)
51.91 0.5 0.5 (2.6) NASDAQ 100 4,988.25 (0.2) (0.2) 5.3
Natural Gas (Henry
Hub)/MMBtu
2.56 0.5 0.5 (14.6) STOXX 600 413.63 0.1 0.1 5.6
LPG Propane (Arab Gulf)/Ton 54.00 0.9 0.9 10.2 DAX 12,338.73 (0.4) (0.4) 9.5
LPG Butane (Arab Gulf)/Ton 59.75 1.3 1.3 (4.8) FTSE 100 7,064.30 (0.3) (0.3) 1.3
Euro 1.06 (0.3) (0.3) (12.7) CAC 40 5,254.12 0.2 0.2 7.5
Yen 120.13 (0.1) (0.1) 0.3 Nikkei 19,905.46 (0.0) (0.0) 13.3
GBP 1.47 0.3 0.3 (5.8) MSCI EM 1,041.46 0.7 0.7 8.9
CHF 1.02 0.1 0.1 1.7 SHANGHAI SE Composite 4,121.71 2.1 2.1 27.2
AUD 0.76 (1.2) (1.2) (7.2) HANG SENG 28,016.34 2.7 2.7 18.7
USD Index 99.49 0.2 0.2 10.2 BSE SENSEX 29,044.44 0.3 0.3 7.0
RUB 52.28 (2.4) (2.4) (13.9) Bovespa 54,239.77 (0.9) (0.9) (7.7)
BRL 0.32 (1.5) (1.5) (15.1) RTS 1,004.62 0.5 0.5 27.1
169.8
134.9
122.8