Dubai’s main share index closed higher on Friday, boosted by gains in banking and industrial sector stocks while the Abu Dhabi index declined on the day.
The Dubai index gained 4.6% in the first quarter of 2024 after suffering losses in the quarter ending December 2023, according to LSEG data, supported by strong corporate earnings and rising real estate prices in the Emirate.
Dubai’s main index rose 0.3% on Friday, lifted by a 1.2% rise…