DUBAI: A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker that loaded cargo from Qatar is signaling the UAE as its destination, the first such shipment since mid-2017, reflecting improving ties between the countries.
LNG tankers sometimes change destination, but if the shipment is completed, this would be the first time a Qatari LNG cargo has been shipped to the UAE since May 2017, ship-tracking data from Refinitiv Eikon and data intelligence firm Kpler showed.
The UAE and other countries in the region severed relations with Qatar in mid-2017 over accusations that Doha supports terrorism, a charge that it denies.
But the UAE re-opened all its land, sea and air entry points with Qatar this year after Saudi Arabia announced a breakthrough in ending a dispute between Gulf Arab states and Qatar at a summit. Before the dispute, Qatar was a regular exporter of LNG to the UAE during the summer, when demand for power generation increases. read more
The tanker, Al Ghariya, loaded a cargo from Ras Laffan on May 10 and is at anchor but is showing that it is due to discharge the cargo in Jebel Ali, in the UAE, on May 13, data showed on Wednesday.
Another LNG tanker, Al Gattara, which had loaded from Ras Laffan on May 5 had also initially signaled Jebel Ali as its destination but diverted to Asia, Kpler analyst Rebecca Chia said.
Both tankers are on long-term charter to Qatargas, she added.
Qatar has also resumed monthly exports of condensate to the UAE since February, shipping data on Refinitiv Eikon showed.
Qatari condensate exports to the UAE jumped to 1.7 million barrels in April, up from 287,000 barrels in February, the data showed.
LNG shipments from Qatar to UAE to resume, signaling improving ties
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LNG shipments from Qatar to UAE to resume, signaling improving ties
- Qatar has also resumed monthly exports of condensate to the UAE
Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 11,382
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Tuesday, gaining 111.21 points, or 0.99 percent, to close at 11,381.83.
The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.37 billion ($1.70 billion), as 204 of the listed stocks advanced, while 56 retreated.
The MSCI Tadawul Index also rose, adding 13.85 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 1,533.33.
The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu gained 8.39 points, or 0.04 percent, to close at 23,749.38. This came as 30 of the listed stocks advanced, while 45 retreated.
The best-performing stock was East Pipes Integrated Co. for Industry, with its share price surging 9.94 percent to SR146.
Other top performers included Tourism Enterprise Co., which saw its share price rise by 9.93 percent to SR14.17, and Thob Al Aseel Co., which saw a 7.84 percent increase to SR3.99.
On the downside, Saudi Arabian Mining Co. was among the weaker performers, with its share price falling 2.64 percent to SR77.40.
Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co. saw its shares fall 2.54 percent to SR57.50, while Yamama Cement Co. declined 2.07 percent to SR27.40.
On the announcements front, Future Vision for Health Training Co. signed a two-year cooperation agreement with King Saud University aimed at strengthening links between academia and professional readiness.
According to a Tadawul statement, the partnership focuses on the joint development and execution of specialized training programs for university students, aiming to enhance their practical skills and employability.
The initiative includes coordinated efforts in training design, academic supervision, and program evaluation, with the goal of better preparing graduates for the labor market.
The agreement, which is renewable by mutual consent, is expected to start generating a positive financial impact in the second half of 2026. The company said no related parties are involved in the deal.
The company’s share price closed at SR7.30 on Nomu, marking a 1.39 percent decrease.
