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Investment, banking sectors put up decent show

Renewed selling binges in key stocks tugged a majority of the GCC bourses below the unchanged line yesterday. Clouded by intense sell-offs across sectors, Dubai surrendered over 1%, while Qatar andÂ Bahrain saw substantial percentages being wiped-out. Nonetheless, Oman and Saudi continued their up-ticks logging in handsome gains.Â BahrainEntering the fourth day of dismal show, the Ba Bahrain Tribune - 21Aug 06:32GMT
Drop in oil prices unlikely to affect bourses in Gulf

Gulf stock markets are not expected to be affected by the decline in oil prices despite its negative psychological impact on investors. Emirates Business 24/7 - 20Aug 06:59GMT
Eight companies to bid for 25% stake in Omantel

(Arabic) Eight telecom firms from Europe, Asia and the Middle East are pre-qualified to bid for a 25% stake in Omantel. Al-Arabiya - 19Aug 08:40GMT
Oman Prequalifies 8 Telecos For 25% Omantel Sale

Oman's Ministry of Finance announced the results of the pre-qualification process with regards to the sale of a 25% stake in Omantel as it confirmed that eight telecom operators have been selected to participate in the next phase of the sale process. Press Release - 18Aug 11:43GMT
Sohar Power shares are listed on Oman' bourse

(Arabic) Sohar Power shares are listed today on the market parallel to Muscat Securities Market at a price of RO1.370 per share. Al-Arabiya - 18Aug 09:47GMT

Investors Spooked
Its clear that the Gulf markets, although overwhelmingly retail in terms of volumes, take direction from foreign investors.
Gulf Stocks Hit
Gulf stock markets have provided an upbeat counterpoint to equity weakness elsewhere in the world. And then oil started to fall.

Emerging Mideast
McKinsey research shows that the Middle East is likely to enjoy the fastest capital market expansion in the emerging world.
Public Offering Frenzy
The Middle East IPO market is projected to grow at a rate of 20 to 30% per annum in the next few years, says Millennium COO.

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Last Value 21Aug 09:03GMT	10,467.02
Change	185.22 ( 1.74%)
Previous Close	10,652.24
Open	10,652.24
Day High - Low	10,650.13 - 10,467.02
Year High - Low	12,109.10 - 6,577.89
YTD Change	15.84%
» More Indices \| Charting \| Exchange Info
Total Market Cap USD	26,744,440,257
Volume	9,091,782
Value Traded USD	25,091,936
Transactions	3,473
Traded / Listed Stocks	50 / 127
Stocks Movement 4 Up - 35 Down - 11 Unchanged

21Aug08 09:03GMT

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Company Ranking

Ranked by Market Cap | No. of Employees | Total revenue

	Company	Country	Market Capital ($mil)
1	BankMuscat	Oman	5,057
2	Oman Telecommunications Company	Oman	4,355
3	National Bank of Oman	Oman	1,708
4	Raysut Cement Company	Oman	1,429
5	Galfar Engineering and Contracting	Oman	1,183
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