Most major Gulf stock markets closed higher today following a smaller-than-expected rise in U.S. core inflation and President Trump’s willingness to discuss tariff negotiations. Dubai’s index rose ~1%, Abu Dhabi gained 0.7%, and Qatar edged up 0.5%, supported by robust bank earnings. However, Saudi Arabia’s TASI dropped about 1.1%, hit by declines in Al Rajhi and Aramco stocks  

Source: reuters.com