The Abu Dhabi index rallied on Friday as conglomerate International Holding Company surged ahead of its results early next week, while shares in Dubai extended losses.
The region’s stock markets had a mixed week, and could face pressure in the coming days as the volatility in energy markets adds to investor concerns, said Farah Mourad, senior market analyst at XTB MENA.
The Abu Dhabi index advanced 1.1%, with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank…