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The benchmark KOSPI soared 5.12% to close at 6,937 on Monday, rebounding from the previous session to set a fresh record, driven by strong semiconductor-led domestic growth and easing Middle East supply concerns. South Korea’s factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in more than four years in April, with the S&P Global manufacturing PMI rising to 53.6 as semiconductor demand boosted output and new orders. Samsung Electronics (5.33%) and SK hynix (12.67%) advanced, as optimism around AI-linked memory demand continued to lift valuations across the technology sector. Notable gains were also seen in SK Square (17.60%), Hanwha Aerospace (3.25%), and Hyundai Motor (1.22%). Broader risk appetite improved, Still, geopolitical uncertainty persisted as rising raw material prices pushed factory input cost inflation to a record high.

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The NZX 50 rose 58 points, or 0.5%, to close at 13,098 on Monday, reversing morning weakness and marking its fourth straight session of gains, mainly supported by materials, healthcare, communication services, and tech stocks. The broader index hit its highest level since April 10, tracking a rise in US futures following a rally on Wall Street on Friday, supported by solid Q1 earnings reports.However, a plunge in consumer staples (-6.4%) capped the overall gain, largely due to a drop in A2 Milk shares. A2 Milk plunged 9.6% following a voluntary recall of A2 Platinum infant formula in the US due to potential cereulide toxin contamination. Top performers included Freightways (4.3%), Fisher & Paykel (1.7%), Auckland International Airport (1.0%), Infratil (0.9%), Mainfreight (0.8%), ANZ Group (0.6%), and Ebos Group (0.6%).

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The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 33 points or 0.4% to finish at 8,697 on Monday, reversing prior gains as caution grew that the Reserve Bank of Australia may raise cash rates for a third straight meeting on Tuesday to counter stubborn inflation. Traders also eyed upcoming March trade data after February showed a rise in Australia's exports, but imports fell. Meanwhile, March building permits tumbled 10.5% mom after a strong rebound earlier, while April job ads fell for a second month, though at a slower pace. Consumer non-durables, energy minerals, process industries, and retail trade led losses, partly offset by gains in industrial services, consumer durables, and healthcare. Notable decliners included Woodside Energy (-3.0%), Coles Group (-3.9%), Origin Energy (-1.9%), and Insurance Australia (-1.3%). Two of the four major banks also ended in the red.

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The annual producer inflation rate in Turkey rose to 28.59% in April 2026 from 28.08% in the previous month, hitting its highest level since November 2024. Price pressures strengthened in manufacturing (30.36% vs 29.43% in March) and mining and quarrying (40.42% vs 32.28%), while remaining broadly stable in water supply (38.26% vs 38.25%). In contrast, costs slowed sharply for electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning (7.19% vs 14.32%). By industrial groupings, inflation rose for intermediate goods (26.49% vs 25.84%) and energy (33.15% vs 27.78%). Meanwhile, inflation softened for durable consumer goods (29.75% vs 30.45%), non-durable consumer goods (31.57% vs 31.95%), and capital goods (24.70% vs 27.18%). On a monthly basis, producer prices picked up to 3.17% in April from 2.30% in the preceding period.

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The annual inflation rate jumped to 32.37% in April 2026 from 30.87% in the previous month, surpassing market expectations of 31.25%. It marked the highest reading since October 2025, as prices accelerated across most major sub-indices, particularly food and non-alcoholic beverages (34.55% vs 32.36% in March), housing and utilities (46.6% vs 42.06%), and transport (35.06% vs 34.35%). Other categories also contributed to overall price growth, including clothing and footwear (9.66% vs 7.2%), furnishings and household goods (21.42% vs 20.52%), and health (33.02% vs 29.98%). Rising inflation is increasingly being shaped by external headwinds, particularly the prolonged Middle East war, which has pushed global oil prices higher. For Turkey, a net energy importer, the surge in energy costs is adding further strain to an already elevated inflation environment. On a monthly basis, consumer prices climbed to a three-month high of 4.18%, from 1.94% in March and above expectations of 3.28%.

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Turkey’s trade deficit narrowed to USD 8.5 billion in April 2026 from USD 12.1 billion in the same month a year ago, according to preliminary data from the Trade Ministry. This marks the smallest trade gap since January, amid a double-digit growth in exports that significantly outpaced the increase in imports. Exports surged 22.3% year-on-year to USD 25.4 billion, driven by higher sales of raw materials (20.6%), consumer goods (15.1%), and capital goods (34.9%). Germany remained the top export destination, followed by the US, Italy, England, and Spain. Imports rose 3.1% to USD 33.9 billion, amid increased purchases of raw materials (5.6%) and capital goods (1.6%), which offset a decline in consumer goods imports (-6.7%). China remained the leading source of imports, followed by Russia, Germany, the US, and Italy. In the first four months of the year, the country's trade gap widened to USD 37.2 billion from USD 34.6 billion, as imports (4.3%) rose more than exports (3.0%).

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Producer prices in Jordan fell 1.66% year-on-year in March 2026, easing from a 2.57% decline in the previous month. This marked the fourteenth consecutive period of producer deflation, albeit at a softer pace, as manufacturing costs declined more slowly (-1.87% vs -3.35% in February), particularly due to smaller price decreases in food products, printing and reproduction of recorded media, refined petroleum products, and basic metals. Meanwhile, price growth moderated in electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply (1.0% vs 1.5%), while prices in the mining and quarrying sector declined (-1.13% vs +6.37%), largely driven by a 1.07% fall in the cost of other mining and quarrying activities and a continued contraction in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas (-4.47%). On a monthly basis, producer prices rose 1.17% in March, accelerating from 0.18% in the previous month.

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India’s BSE Sensex pared early gains but still closed about 0.5% higher at 77,269 on Monday, rebounding from the previous session’s decline amid support from state election trends and earnings optimism. Investors reacted positively to exit polls from recent state elections pointing to a possible BJP win in West Bengal and suggesting policy continuity. Meanwhile, caution prevailed amid the Middle East conflict, with markets closely watching oil prices. Infrastructure and capital goods stocks were among the top performers, with financials, pharma and metal indices also booking gains. Adani Ports climbed 5.3%, while heavyweight Reliance Industries Limited added 2.2%, extending gains following last week’s results. Maruti Suzuki surged 2%, following upbeat monthly sales data. Losses were seen in select heavyweights. Bharti Airtel slipped 3.1%, Kotak Mahindra Bank fell 2.8%, TCS dropped 1.7% and ITC slipped 1.3%.

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The Ibovespa traded below 187,000 on Monday, pressured by rising tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices jumped as much as 5% before trimming gains, Banks traded weaker, with Itaْ little changed, Bradesco edging down, and Banco do Brasil up 0.5% ahead of earnings. Among laggards, Vale fell 0.7%, Rede D’Or dropped 1%, and WEG declined 1%. Petrobras slipped 0.5% despite high oil prices, after OPEC+ agreed to increase output. In contrast, Ambev rose 0.7% and Embraer gained 0.4%, supported by Brazil’s manufacturing PMI reaching a 14-month high.

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The S&P/TSX Composite edged down to trade below 34,000 on Monday, as Oil prices jumped earlier in the session, fueling concerns about the impact of higher crude costs on global inflation. The banking sector declined, with BMO down nearly 1% and Royal Bank of Canada off more than 0.5%. Gold prices slipped, pressuring miners, as Agnico Eagle fell 0.4% and Wheaton Precious Metals lost nearly 1%. Energy producers also traded lower despite elevated oil prices, after OPEC+ agreed to increase output on June. Canadian Natural edged down, while Suncor fell 0.5%.

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European stocks closed sharply lower on Monday. The Eurozone's STOXX 50 fell 2% to 5,770 and the pan-European STOXX 600 dropped 1% to 605.The war escalation triggered a fresh surge in oil prices, lifting yields in the Eurozone amid consolidated bets of an ECB hike next month. Santander, BBVA, and Allianz dropped between 3% and 5% on higher credit costs, while higher power prices hurt industrials and tech with Schneider and ASML down 3%. Meanwhile, Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen dropped around 3% after US President Trump announced new tariffs of 25% on EU autos.

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US equities fell further from records on Monday, The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.5% from their peaks, while the Dow lost 400 points. Inflation concerns deepened as energy prices rose further, adding to the likelihood of a restrictive Federal Reserve following the multiple hawkish dissents last week. AI infrastructure companies, which are more sensitive to swings in risk sentiment due to the speculative bets on AI, were firmly lower with Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD, Qualcomm, and Intel sliding between 1.5% and 6%. In turn, Berkshire Hathaway dropped despite higher revenues in its first quarter without Warren Buffet. Palantir gained 1% ahead of its earnings after the bell.

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Frankfurt's DAX 40 closed about 1.2% lower at 24,036 on Monday,Among key movers, Deutsche Post plunged 7.1%, after Amazon announced it will open its logistics network to third-party companies via “Amazon Supply Chain Services.” Continental slipped 5.1%, BASF fell 3.9% and RWE was down 3.5%, as they traded ex-dividend. Automotive stocks such as Mercedes-Benz (-3.6%), Volkswagen (-2.6%) and BMW (-2.6%) came under pressure after US President Trump announced plans to raise import duties on cars from the EU to 25%, up from 15%. On the upside, Rheinmetall rose 2.4% to lead the index after a buy recommendation from Spanish bank Santander.

EGX 30 index closed at 51,760.97 points, recording an increase of 14.21%. EGX70 EWI index posted 11.92% gain concluding the period at 14,028.98 points, while EGX100 EWI index rose by 12.42% and concluded the period at 19,591.72 points.
Index EGX30 (EGP) EGX70 EWI EGX100 EWI EGX 33 Shariah Index EGX35-LV Index EGX30 Capped TAMAYUZ EGX T Bonds Open 45,321.59 12,535.17 17,426.83 4,775.08 5,240.75 55,061.52 24,836.27 2,402.95 High 52,896.87 14,106.88 19,732.13 5,596.71 5,812.70 64,495.69 26,359.47
EGX 33 Shariah Index rose by 16.02% and concluded the period at 5,540.01 points . EGX 30 index capped rose by 14.96% and concluded at 63,298.55 points.

Total market capitalization reached EGP 3,668.3 billion at end of period, representing an increase of 13.4% over the period, as presented in the below table.

EGX 30 index closed at 51,760.97 points, recording a decline of 1.17%. EGX70 EWI index posted 1.52% gain concluding the period at 14,028.98 points, while EGX100 EWI index rose by 1.24% and concluded the period at 19,591.72 points.
Index EGX30 (EGP) EGX70 EWI EGX100 EWI EGX 33 Shariah Index EGX35-LV Index EGX30 Capped TAMAYUZ EGX T Bonds Open 52,375.39 13,819.35 19,351.18 5,528.33 5,697.00 63,868.75 25,982.39 2,423.26 High 52,896.87 14,106.88 19,732.13 5,596.71 5,812.70 64,495.69 26,100.05
EGX 33 Shariah Index rose by 0.21% and concluded the period at 5,540.01 points . EGX 30 index capped declined by 0.89% and concluded at 63,298.55 points.

Total market capitalization reached EGP 3,668.3 billion at end of period, representing an increase of 1.33% over the period, as presented in the below table

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The Egyptian stock market indices showed mixed performance at the close of trading on Monday. The main index declined due to falling shares of Commercial International Bank (CIB), Eastern Company, Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries, and Telecom Egypt. Meanwhile, the EGX 70 and EGX 100 indices rose. Egyptian investors were net buyers, while Arab and foreign investors were net sellers. Trading volume reached EGP 12 billion, and market capitalization fell by EGP 36 billion to close at EGP 3.681 trillion.

The EGX 30 index declined by 0.65% to close at 51,973 points, while the EGX 30 Capped index fell by 0.65% to close at 63,611 points. The EGX 30 Total Return index dropped by 0.64% to close at 24,118 points, and the EGX 35-LV index, which tracks low-volatility stocks, decreased by 0.56% to close at 5,820 points.

Meanwhile, the EGX 70 Equal Weight index, which tracks small and medium-sized enterprises, rose by 0.59% to close at 14,387 points, and the EGX 100 Equal Weight index climbed by 0.15% to close at 19,973 points. The Sharia index, however, declined by 0.35% to close at 5,622 points.

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Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has signed a strategic contract with ABRAJ Energy Services for the provision of hydraulic fracturing services, reinforcing its commitment to maximising hydrocarbon recovery, enhancing operational performance and strengthening local content.




Hydraulic fracturing remains a critical enabler of PDO’s upstream operations, directly supporting production optimisation and unlocking complex, previously inaccessible reserves. Through this contract, ABRAJ Energy Services will deploy advanced fracturing technologies, including optimised proppant and gelling systems, to deliver efficient, high-performance solutions aligned with PDO’s production objectives.

PDO Managing Director, Dr. Aflah Al Hadhrami, stated: “This partnership with ABRAJ Energy Services brings us closer to maximising value from our assets while strengthening national capabilities and reinforcing our leading role in advancing local content in Oman. Hydraulic fracturing is essential to unlocking Oman’s hydrocarbon potential, and working with a capable national partner enables us to deliver efficient, sustainable production.”

Al Hadhrami added, “We are equally committed to developing Omani companies into national champions. This contract reflects our continued efforts to empower local players, enhance their technical capabilities, and position them to compete regionally and internationally.”



Commenting on the award, Eng. Saif Said Al Hamhami, CEO of ABRAJ Energy Services, said: “We are particularly pleased to have been awarded this upgraded contract by PDO, which expands our scope of work and enables us to participate in technically advanced and high-end fracturing operations. This award is a strong endorsement of PDO’s confidence in ABRAJ’s ability to consistently deliver high quality, reliable services.”

He added that this move highlights ABRAJ’s operational strength, reinforces its position in unlocking hydrocarbon reserves, and supports the Company’s long-term growth in a competitive market. ABRAJ, he affirmed, remains committed to fostering lasting partnerships and delivering value across the energy sector.

Through such partnerships, PDO continues to reinforce its role as a key contributor to Oman’s long-term energy sustainability and economic diversification, delivering value through innovation, collaboration and the development of national capabilities.

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Employment in the GCC countries increased by approximately 9.4 million workers during the period 2021–2025, as data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) showed that GCC labour markets witnessed notable growth in the number of employed persons in recent years.

The number of workers rose from around 27.7 million in 2021 to approximately 37.1 million in 2025, representing a growth rate of 34.1% compared to 2021.

The average annual growth rate of employment during the period 2021–2025 reached approximately 7.6%, reflecting steady and accelerated growth in GCC labour markets. This growth is driven by development policies adopted by GCC countries to enhance labour market efficiency, expand the role of the private sector, increase economic participation, and develop national skills in line with the requirements of digital and technological transformation.



The data also indicated that the growth rate of non-national employment reached approximately 9.1% during the same period, compared to around 4.4% for national employment.

The structure of employment in GCC countries is characterised by a clear dominance of non-national male workers, who constitute about 66.5% of total employment. This underlines the importance of continuing efforts to enhance the participation of nationals in the labour market, improve productivity, and develop professional capabilities.

With regard to the distribution of employment by main economic sectors in 2025, the data showed that the services sector accounted for the largest share at approximately 38.8%, followed by the construction sector at 19.8%, then households employing individuals at 17.4%. Meanwhile, the combined contribution of the trade and industry sectors reached approximately 22.3%, reflecting the structure of GCC economies and their relative reliance on service and construction sectors.

GCC countries also recorded low unemployment rates compared to the global average, with the unemployment rate in the GCC at approximately 2.5% in 2025, compared to the global rate of around 5.2%, according to estimates by the International Labour Organization. This reflects the effectiveness of economic policies, employment programmes, and human capital development initiatives in GCC countries in recent years.

These indicators confirm the continued positive structural transformations in GCC labour markets, driven by economic diversification projects and national programmes aimed at enhancing economic participation, improving human resource efficiency, and supporting sustainable growth across various productive and service sectors.

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Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) "30" index closed today at 8,397.65 points, marking an increase of 36.8 points, or 0.44%, compared to the last trading session, which closed at 8,360.87 points.

The total trading value reached RO 70,463,044, representing a decrease of 9.1% from the previous trading session, which recorded RO 77,512,786.

According to the report issued by Muscat Stock Exchange, market capitalization rose by 0.242% from the last trading day, reaching approximately RO 38.53 billion.

Non-Omani investors recorded purchases valued at RO 8,980,000, accounting for 12.74% of total trading activity, while non-Omani sales amounted to RO 8,094,000, or 11.49%. Net non-Omani investment increased by RO 886,000, representing a 1.26% rise.

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The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion will begin implementing the provisions of the new regulatory framework for fuel filling stations, issued under Ministerial Decision No. (142/2025), effective Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

This move comes in line with the Ministry’s continued efforts to advance the fuel station sector by enhancing the quality of services provided to consumers and supporting the investment environment through updating regulatory frameworks and streamlining procedures for issuing licences to establish and operate stations, thereby improving sector efficiency and keeping pace with economic growth requirements.

‏The Ministry noted that the fuel filling station sector in the Sultanate of Oman recorded notable activity during 2026, with 16 applications submitted for the establishment of new stations, alongside the issuance of two operating licences and six licences to construct fuel filling stations, reflecting growing investment interest in this vital sector.



Nasra Sultan Al Habsi, Director General of Commerce at the Ministry, affirmed that the new updates to the regulatory framework for fuel filling stations come with ongoing institutional efforts to enhance service quality and develop the energy sector’s infrastructure, in line with the goals of Oman Vision 2040.

She noted that the regulation aims to simplify licensing procedures and classify stations according to modern technical and planning standards that ensure sustainability and strengthen the local investment environment, while providing integrated services that meet consumer needs, improve urban planning efficiency and support economic growth across the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.

Eng. Ahmed Mubarak Al Balushi, Head of Petroleum Products Licensing Section at the Ministry, said the new regulation issued under Ministerial Decision No. (142/2025) represents a developmental shift in organising the sector, noting that it is aligned with market developments and urban planning requirements.



He added that the regulation aims to organise and classify licences for establishing and operating fuel stations, while setting clear technical and planning requirements. Stations have been classified into four categories based on size and the type of services provided: integrated stations with a minimum area of 10,000 square metres, commercial stations at 3,000 square metres, smart self-service stations at 800 square metres, and mobile stations that provide services through portable units.

He pointed out that the regulation sets precise requirements for distances between stations, stipulating a minimum of 5 kilometres between stations in the same or opposite direction on non-dual carriageways, with certain exceptions for locations in Muscat Governorate and the wilayats of Salalah and Sohar, based on economic feasibility and regional needs. It also requires a minimum distance of 50 kilometres between integrated stations in the same direction, with exceptions permitted by decision of the competent committee based on defined technical and planning criteria.

Regarding requirements, Eng. Ahmed Al Balushi explained that establishing fuel stations requires proof of ownership, a lease agreement or usufruct rights, with the site designated for commercial or mixed residential-commercial use, in addition to meeting economic feasibility, safety, technical and planning requirements, as well as providing hydrogen refuelling services.

The Head of the Petroleum Products Licensing Section added that the regulation mandates integrated stations to provide a range of essential services, including service and commercial facilities, parking spaces, solar energy infrastructure and electric vehicle charging points, while allowing the addition of hydrogen refuelling points in accordance with approved regulations.



With regard to procedures, the Ministry explained that licence applications are submitted to marketing companies, which evaluate sites and refer them to the relevant authorities. Applicants are provided with forms to obtain approvals from the competent entities. Operating licences are issued within 30 days of meeting all requirements and are valid for three years, renewable.

The Ministry confirmed that the regulation sets out administrative penalties ranging from warnings to financial fines, and may extend to suspension or cancellation of licences in serious cases. It stressed that these measures aim to enhance safety standards, ensure balanced geographical distribution of fuel stations, and guarantee compliance with approved regulations.

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The total real estate trading value in the Sultanate of Oman at the end of March 2026 recorded an increase of 18.4%, reaching RO 678.1 million, compared to RO 572.7 million during the same period in 2025.

According to statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the trading value of sale contracts amounted to RO 304.9 million across 15,895 sale contracts, marking a 0.5% increase in the number of contracts.

The trading value of mortgage contracts rose by 16.4%, reaching RO 369.3 million across 6,603 contracts by the end of March 2026, compared to RO 317.1 million across 5,344 contracts during the same period in 2025.

The trading value of property exchange contracts reached RO 3.9 million across 199 contracts by the end of March 2026, compared to RO 3.2 million across 354 contracts during the same period last year, achieving a 22.1% increase in value.

In terms of property ownership, the number of issued ownership title deeds recorded 45,789 by the end of March 2026, compared to 55,378 during the same period in 2025, reflecting a decline of 17.3%.

As for ownership deeds issued to nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, 225 title deeds were recorded by the end of March 2026, compared to 416 deeds during the same period in 2025, marking a decrease of 45.9%.

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The Sultanate of Oman today took part in the 2026 meetings of Arab financial institutions.

Held via video conferencing, the events included a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, a meeting of the Board of Shareholders of the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation, a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Monetary Fund, a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development and a meeting of the Supervisory Board of Badir Fund for Developing Small and Medium Enterprises.

Oman was represented at the meetings by Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance—in the presence of Ahmed bin Jaafar Al Musallami, Governor of the Central Bank of Oman, and a number of government officials.

The meetings were held with the prime objective of addressing current challenges facing the global economy due to international geopolitical transformations.

The meetings highlighted the role of Arab financial institutions in supporting efforts for growth and financial and economic stability, in addition to the realization of the goals of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Arab world.

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The total issuance of Government Treasury Bills amounted to RO 39.5 million. The value of the allotted Treasury bills amounted to RO 15 million, for a maturity period of 28 days. The average accepted price reached RO 99.721 for every RO 100, and the minimum accepted price arrived at RO 99.720 per RO 100. The average discount rate and the average yield reached 3.64131% and 3.65151%, respectively.

The value of the allotted Treasury bills amounted to RO 13.5 million, for a maturity period of 91 days. The average accepted price reached RO 99.056 for every RO 100, and the minimum accepted price arrived at RO 99.050 per RO 100. The average discount rate and the average yield reached 3.78816% and 3.82428%, respectively.

Meanwhile, the value of the allotted Treasury bills amounted to RO 11 million, for a maturity period of 182 days. The average accepted price reached RO 98.074 for every RO 100, and the minimum accepted price arrived at RO 98.065 per RO 100. The average discount rate and the average yield reached 3.86240% and 3.93825%, respectively.

Treasury Bills are short-term highly secured financial instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, and they provide licensed commercial banks the opportunity to invest their surplus funds. The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) acts as the Issue Manager and provides theadded advantage of ready liquidity through discounting and repurchase facilities (Repo).

It may be noted that the interest rate on the Repo operations with CBO is 4.25% while the discount rate on the Treasury Bills Discounting Facility with CBO is 4.75%.

Furthermore, Treasury Bills promote the local money market by creating a benchmark yield curve for short-term interest rates. Additionally, the Government may also resort to this instrument whenever felt necessary for financing its recurrent expenditures.

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Global exports of liquefied natural gas fell in April 2026 to their lowest level in about two years, disrupted by LNG tanker traffic in the Middle East.

Bloomberg News reported that maritime tracking data shows global LNG shipments dropped to roughly 33 million tonnes last month, the lowest monthly export level since May 2024.

The decline followed a halt in LNG production in Qatar, the world’s second‑largest exporter of the fuel, the agency said. According to vessel‑tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, April shipments were only 7 percent lower than the same month a year earlier, suggesting that increased output from other suppliers, including the United States and Canada, partially offset the reduced volumes from Qatar.

The Golden Pass LNG terminal, a massive facility in the United States, shipped its first cargo in April.

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Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) participated in the 137th Extraordinary Session of the Union of Arab Chambers Council, held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo.

The session addressed a number of issues related to trade, energy, and global supply chains, as well as the associated rises in transport and insurance costs and commodity prices.

Before the Union of Arab Chambers Council, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry affirmed the importance of strengthening the role of the Arab private sector in addressing current economic challenges, thereby contributing to supporting economic stability and stimulating sustainable growth in Arab countries.

Rashid Amer Al Musalhi, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Head of the Chamber's delegation, presented a working paper entitled "Arab Economic Foresight Led by the Private Sector Amid Regional Transformations and Their Economic Repercussions."

The session witnessed broad participation from heads and representatives of Arab chambers of commerce, who discussed the most prominent economic challenges in light of regional and international changes.

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Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed Jordan's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at 'BB-' with a stable outlook, citing the country's economic resilience despite ongoing regional security tensions.

In a report, the agency said the rating affirmation reflects Jordan's macroeconomic and fiscal stability, the economy's ability to absorb external shocks, progress in economic and fiscal reforms, a resilient banking sector, and continued international support.

Fitch expects Jordan's economic growth to reach around 2.6% in 2026, as regional instability weighs on the tourism sector and reduces visitor inflows from Europe. This follows growth of about 3% recorded in the final quarter of 2025, supported by higher public and foreign investment.

The agency projected growth to accelerate in 2027, driven by increased capital expenditure and continued implementation of major projects, including the National Carrier Project, as well as stronger trade flows with Syria and Iraq.

At the external level, Fitch said Jordan continues to benefit from strong international backing from donor countries and institutions. It also expects the country to maintain progress in implementing its economic reform program in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund.

Inflation is projected to average around 2.2% over 2026-2027, supported by a delayed pass-through of global oil price increases to domestic fuel prices.

Fitch is one of the world's leading credit rating agencies, assessing the creditworthiness of sovereigns, corporations, and financial institutions.

The latest affirmation follows similar decisions by S&P Global Ratings and Moody's earlier this year, as well as the International Monetary Fund's announcement of a staff-level agreement on the fifth review of Jordan's Extended Fund Facility and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, underscoring continued confidence in the country's economic outlook.

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The State of Qatar at the joint annual meetings of Arab financial institutions for 2026, held virtually on Monday.

Ministry of Finance's Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, led the Qatari delegation during the opening session of the meetings, the meeting of the Boards of Governors of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development and the meeting of the Arab Monetary Fund.

The meetings were attended by Their Excellencies Arab finance and economy ministers, and reviewed key regional and international economic developments, with a focus on challenges facing Arab economies at both domestic and global levels.

Participants also discussed ways to strengthen Arab cooperation in addressing these challenges and developing effective mechanisms to support economic stability and growth across the region.

Officials said the annual gatherings highlight the role of Arab joint financial institutions in helping member states respond to economic, social and financial pressures affecting the region and the wider global economy.

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The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Monday, gaining 31.15 points, or 0.30%, to 10,564.57 points.
A total of 168,340,098 shares were traded, with a turnover of QR 450,142,911.154 across 32,400 transactions in all sectors.
Shares of 36 companies advanced, while 12 declined and 5 companies remained unchanged.
Market capitalization rose to QR 631,023,516,197.154, compared with QR 627,580,991,532.82 in the previous session.

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Kuwait Bourse closed trading on Monday as the All Share Index lost 15.01 points to reach 8,893.29 points, a decrease of 0.17 percent.

As many as 650.2 million shares valued at KWD 125.4 million (roughly USD 410.1 million) were traded via 32,386 transactions.

The Main Market Index went down by 13.99 points to reach 8,591.07 points, down by 0.16 percent, through 394 million shares done via 18,689 transactions valued at KWD 54.6 million (roughly USD 178.5 million).

The Premier Market Index lost 16.01 points to reach 9,419.10 points, down by 0.17 percent, through 256.1 million shares done via 13,697 transactions valued at KWD 70.8 million (roughly USD 231.5 million).

Meanwhile, the Bourse Main 50 Index lost 72.16 points to reach 9,400.03 points, down by 0.76 percent, through stock volume of 300.9 million shares done in 13,485 deals at a value of KWD 42 million (roughly USD 137.3 million).

Issuer Name : Global Corp Securitization 2nd Iss 2nd Pro Tranche A Sep 27
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Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 20.35%
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Coupon Interest : 13.4%
Coupon Amount : EGP 0.7432817459
Coupon Number : 38
Coupon Date : 19/05/2026
Coupon Payment Date : 20/05/2026
Notes :
Bond Redemption: EGP 3.1703261720

Issuer Name : EFG Securitization The First Issuance - Fourth Program Tranche H January 2032
ISIN Code : EGB694K1S158
Reuters Code : EGHRSEC1P4H=CA
Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 21.15%
Coupon Amount : EGP 1.3258056816
Coupon Number : 38
Coupon Date : 19/05/2026
Coupon Payment Date : 20/05/2026
Notes :
Bond Redemption: EGP 2.9065366829

Issuer Name : EFG Securitization The First Issuance - Fourth Program Tranche D June 2029
ISIN Code : EGB694K1S141
Reuters Code : EGHRSEC1P4D=CA
Interest Type : Floating
Coupon Interest : 20.7%
Coupon Amount : EGP 0.6702712984
Coupon Number : 38
Coupon Date : 19/05/2026
Coupon Payment Date : 20/05/2026
Notes :
Bond Redemption: EGP 3.5021303669

Issuer Name : EFG Hermes Securitization The Second Issuance - Third Program Tranche D July 2028
ISIN Code : EGB69561S268
Reuters Code : EGFIGRSC2P3D=CA
Interest Type : Fixed
Coupon Interest : 13.35%
Coupon Amount : EGP 0.5812062379
Coupon Number : 37
Coupon Date : 20/05/2026
Coupon Payment Date : 21/05/2026
Notes :
Bond Redemption: EGP 5.3237370242

News Attachment in Arabic (188 KB)
News Attachment in English (13 KB)

Company Name : El Obour Real Estate Investment
ISIN Code : EGS65551C011
Reuters Code : OBRI.CA
Content :
Release from the company regarding the Environmental, Social, and Governance ESG Practices for the year 2025.

The ESG Report (2,736 KB)

Company Name : Asec Company for Mining "ASCOM"
ISIN Code : EGS10001C013
Reuters Code : ASCM.CA
Content :
Release from the company regarding the reasons of delaying the financial statements for the financial year ended on 31/12/2025.

Release from the Company (205 KB)

According to the letter received from the MCDR on 03/05/2026 by the periodical partial redemption (installment no. 4) for the listed bonds of Global Corp Securitization The Third Issuance - Second Program Tranche A January 2028 V.R.
The total listed value of the bonds after the partial redemption becomes EGP 1,217,792,663.00 distributed over 12,980,000 bonds at a par value of EGP 93.82069. These modifications will be applied to EGX database effective 05/05/2026 trading session. This bond tranche has been locally rated by MERIS As (AA+) ، At a variable annual Return rate Equals to The Lending Rate announced by the Central Bank + Margin 0.30 % to be paid monthly.
ISIN Code: EGB69761S272

According to the letter received from the MCDR on 03/05/2026 by the periodical partial redemption (installment no. 6) for the listed bonds of Al Ahly Securitization The First Issuance - The First Program Tranche C February 2028 Variable Return.
The total listed value of the bonds after the partial redemption becomes EGP 176,404,267.30 distributed over 2,760,000 bonds at a par value of EGP 63.91458. These modifications will be applied to EGX database effective 05/05/2026 trading session. This bond tranche has been locally rated by MERIS As (A) ، At a variable Return rate equal to the Lending Rate announced by the Central Bank + Margin 0.70 % to be paid monthly starting from the Second month of the issuance.
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ISIN Code: EGB69801S037

According to the letter received from the MCDR on 03/05/2026 by the periodical partial redemption (installment no. 17) for the listed bonds of Al Ahly Securitization The First Issuance - Fourth Program Tranche B December 2026 V.R.
The total listed value of the bonds after the partial redemption becomes EGP 54,449,191.99 distributed over 2,690,000 bonds at a par value of EGP 20.24133. These modifications will be applied to EGX database effective 05/05/2026 trading session. This bond tranche has been locally rated by MERIS As (AA) ، At a variable annual Return rate equal to the Lending Rate announced by the Central Bank + Margin 0.5 % to be paid in the Fourth month of the issuance for the first coupon then will be paid every 3 months then will be paid monthly starting from the 14 mo.
ISIN Code: EGB69801S110

Company Name : Ibnsina Pharma
ISIN Code : EGS512O1C012
Reuters Code : ISPH.CA
Content :
Release from the company regarding the BOD's meeting to be held on 16/05/2026.

Release from the Company in Arabic & English (27 KB)

According to the letter received from the MCDR on 03/05/2026 by the periodical partial redemption (installment no. 1) for the listed bonds of Al Ahly Securitization The First Issuance Tranche C August 2028 Variable Return.
The total listed value of the bonds after the partial redemption becomes EGP 348,000,000.00 distributed over 3,830,000 bonds at a par value of EGP 90.86161. These modifications will be applied to EGX database effective 05/05/2026 trading session. This bond tranche has been locally rated by MERIS As (A) ، At a variable annual Return rate equal to the Lending Rate announced by the Central Bank(Maximum of 23.25% and Minimum of 15.25%) + Margin 1.3 % to be paid in the third month of the issuance for the first coupon then will be paid every 3 months then will.
ISIN Code: EGB69801S060

According to the letter received from the MCDR on 03/05/2026 by the periodical partial redemption (installment no. 2) for the listed bonds of Capital For Securitization The Second Issuance - The Twelveth Program Tranche C June 2026 F.R.
The total listed value of the bonds after the partial redemption becomes EGP 300,000,000.00 distributed over 5,000,000 bonds at a par value of EGP 60.00000. These modifications will be applied to EGX database effective 05/05/2026 trading session. This bond tranche has been locally rated by MERIS As (P1) ، At a fixed annual Return rate of 22.7 % to be paid monthly Starting from 05 August 2025.
ISIN Code: EGB69611S1Y5

According to the letter received from the CBE & ECSD on 04/05/2026, including their request to increase the issue size of Treasury Bills 02 February 2027 issued on 03/02/2026 with an additional EGP 27,441,775,000 representing the increase of the issue size, to reach EGP 131,818,550,000 (distributed over 5,272,742 bills at a par value of EGP 25,000).
The above-mentioned increase will be added to EGX database & available for trading effective 05/05/2026 trading session.
ISIN Code: EGT998022R19

According to the letter received from the MCDR on 03/05/2026 by the periodical partial redemption (installment no. 5) for the listed bonds of Capital For Securitization The Third Issuance - First Program Tranche C September 2027.
The total listed value of the bonds after the partial redemption becomes EGP 494,550,000.00 distributed over 5,440,000 bonds at a par value of EGP 90.90992. These modifications will be applied to EGX database effective 05/05/2026 trading session. This bond tranche has been locally rated by MERIS As (A) ، At a variable annual Return rate equal to the Lending & Discount Rate announced by the Central Bank + Margin 0.60 % to be Paid Monthly.

ISIN Code: EGB69611S311

According to the letter received from the MCDR on 03/05/2026 by the periodical partial redemption (installment no. 18) for the listed bonds of Tawreeq Securitization The Eighth Issue Tranche D December 2026.
The total listed value of the bonds after the partial redemption becomes EGP 2,186,772.68 distributed over 782,000 bonds at a par value of EGP 2.79638. These modifications will be applied to EGX database effective 05/05/2026 trading session. This bond tranche has been locally rated by MERIS As (A) ، At a fixed annual Return rate of 10.85% to be paid monthly.
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ISIN Code: EGB694Y1S251

According to the letter received from the CBE & ECSD on 04/05/2026, including their request to increase the issue size of Treasury Bills 04 August 2026 issued on 05/08/2025 with an additional EGP 17,781,750,000 representing the increase of the issue size, to reach EGP 145,675,525,000 (distributed over 5,827,021 bills at a par value of EGP 25,000).
The above-mentioned increase will be added to EGX database & available for trading effective 05/05/2026 trading session.
ISIN Code: EGT998048Q10

According to the letter received from the MCDR on 03/05/2026 by the periodical partial redemption (installment no. 13) for the listed bonds of EL TAAMIR Securitization The Sixth Issue Tranche C March 2027.
The total listed value of the bonds after the partial redemption becomes EGP 78,877,260.99 distributed over 2,025,000 bonds at a par value of EGP 38.95173. These modifications will be applied to EGX database effective 05/05/2026 trading session. This bond tranche has been locally rated by MERIS As (A) ، At a variable annual Return rate equal to the Lending Rate announced by the Central Bank + Margin 0.60 % to be paid monthly.
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ISIN Code: EGB692R1S179