MIDEAST STOCKS-Industrials lift #Qatar, most major Gulf markets rise - Agricultural Commodities - Reuters

MIDEAST STOCKS-Industrials lift Qatar, most major Gulf markets rise - Agricultural Commodities - Reuters:

Qatar’s stock index inched up on Tuesday, lifted in part by Qatar Electricity and Water Co, while most major Middle Eastern markets rose in early trading.

The Qatari index rose 0.1 percent, with Qatar Electricity and Water Co gaining 1.2 percent after its unit signed an amendment to increase water desalination capacity by 61.5 million gallons per day.

Qatar Insurance Co snapped a three-day losing streak to gain 2 percent, while Industries Qatar rose 0.8 percent.