Qatar: The Doha-based QE 20 Index ended up 0.28% at 9,667.36 points. Market bellwether Indsutries Qatar fell 2.90% to QR158.20. Earlier in the day, IQ said its reviewed semi-annual statement revealed a net profit of QR4.6bn in comparison to QR4bn for the same period last year. IQ has with interests in the production of of petrochemical, fertiliser and steel products. Abdulrahman Ahmad Al-Shaibi, Chief Coordinator IQ said "The robust year-on-year financial results can be primarily attributed to strong sales volumes following the launch of the group's new facilities in the petrochemical and fertiliser businesses, and resilient petrochemical and steel EBITDA margins." [AMEInfo.com]
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