DUBAI, June 9 (Reuters) - Share prices in Saudi Arabia and Egypt edged down in early trade on Tuesday in line with other Middle East markets.
The main Saudi index
Later on Tuesday, after Gulf markets close, index compiler MSCI will announce the results of its annual market classification review which analysts expect will launch the lengthy process of including Saudi Arabia in the emerging markets index widely used by active and passive funds around the world.
While the actual inclusion is unlikely to happen until 2017, a positive announcement may boost market sentiment in the kingdom. But if for some reason the move is delayed, it could sour investors' mood.
Egypt's index
But El Sewedy Electric
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Keywords: MARKETS STOCKS/SAUDI EGYPT