Emirati Equities in Red Despite Recovery in Middle East Crude Exports

MT Newswires · 3d ago
07:43 AM EDT, 10/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- United Arab Emirates' two benchmark indices closed in the red on Tuesday as the FTSE ADX General Index lost 0.173% and the DFM General Index fell 0.016%. Oil exports through the Middle East, excluding Iran, recovered above pre-war levels in late September despite attacks on regional shipping and Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, Reuters reported, citing data analytics company Kpler. "While there are growing signs of a recovery in oil flows from the Persian Gulf, the market remains nervous about potential supply disruptions from the region. This is keeping prices well-supported for now. This nervousness is likely to persist until there are signs of progress in a deal between the US and Iran. In the meantime, the risk of further escalation remains very real," ING said. Brent crude oil futures stood at nearly $98.27 per barrel as of 3:21 pm UAE time, down 2.04% from the previous day. In other news, US President Donald Trump stated that the removal of US B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK was due to security threats linked to Iran. Back home, the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union's economic partnership agreement became effective on Tuesday. The agreement aims to reduce customs duties and streamline trade procedures and is expected to boost annual trade between the two sides to nearly $50 billion by 2032. Over to corporates, Adnoc Logistics & Services (ADX:ADNOCLS) invested $324 million in three additional very large gas carriers, with delivery expected in the second half of 2029. The energy maritime logistics company closed the session 1.69% higher. Dubai-listed tollgate operator Salik (DFM:SALIK) resolved to pay an interim cash dividend of 0.0939 Emirati dirham per share for the first half. Salik shares were 0.94% in the green at the close.