⭕️ Gulf equity markets traded mixed on Wednesday morning after US President Donald Trump dismissed media reports that he was considering sanctions relief for Iran.

Saudi Arabia's benchmark index rose 0.3%, supported by a 1% gain in Al-Rajhi Bank and a 0.6% increase in energy giant Saudi Aramco.

Qatar's benchmark index fell 0.6%, weighed down by a 1% decline in Qatar National Bank, the Gulf's largest lender.

Dubai's main share index edged up 0.1%, helped by a 0.3% rise in Emirates NBD, while Abu Dhabi's index slipped 0.1%.