Key facts
- Saudi Arabia's stock market fell on Sunday.
- Yemen's Houthis claimed to have struck sensitive targets in Riyadh.
- Qatar's stock index retreated 1.1%.
- Egypt's blue-chip index eased 0.2%.
Saudi Arabia's stock market experienced a decline on Sunday, influenced by claims from Yemen's Houthis that they had targeted sensitive locations in Riyadh. This geopolitical development contributed to a broader subdued sentiment across other Gulf bourses. Qatar's stock index saw a retreat of 1.1%, while Egypt's main blue-chip index eased by 0.2%.