Stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi retreated on Thursday, while other major Middle Eastern bourses, including Saudi Arabia, were closed for the Eidul-Fitr holiday.
Abu Dhabi eased 0.4% to 4,119 points. Dubai index lost 1.2%% to 1,961 points. Bahrain was up 0.5% to 1,276 points. Oman added 2.2% to 3,521 points and Kuwait was flat at 5,455 points.