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During the third quarter of 2026, the Gulf stock markets experienced the largest net foreign sales since data recording began in 2019, totaling $2.3 billion. There was a decline in trading volumes and values by 12.7% compared to the previous quarter. Most Gulf markets saw net sales from foreign investors, except for Qatar, which recorded a limited purchase of $10.9 million. The Saudi market led with net sales of $1.5 billion. In the first nine months of 2026, net foreign sales in the region amounted to $1.1 billion, compared to purchases of $11.7 billion during the same period in 2025, with a notable decline in trading activity. The banking sector concentrated most of the trading activity and accounted for the largest share of the total trading value.
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