Opening of the Saudi market
The Saudi market opened trading on Wednesday with slight gains, and the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) continued trading above the 11,000 point level.
Opening of the Egyptian Stock Exchange
Egypt's main stock index rose to its highest level in history, above 53,000 points, at the start of trading on Wednesday.
Opening of the Qatar Stock Exchange
The Qatar Stock Exchange rose 0.3% at the start of trading on Wednesday, with the index trading at 10,532 points.
Opening of the Kuwait Stock Exchange and UAE markets
Kuwaiti indices saw collective gains at the start of Wednesday's trading session, with the first exceeding 9400 points.
The UAE markets are rising, and the Dubai market index is approaching 5800 points.