Built according to the MSCI Global Investable Market Indices (GIMI) Methodology, the MSCI GCC Countries ex Saudi Arabia and MSCI Arabian Markets ex Saudi Arabia Indices offer broad and exhaustive coverage (up to 99%) across large, mid and small cap stocks.

The indices cover the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, as well as Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon. MSCI maintains two series of indices. One is applicable to international investors, while the domestic series is aimed at investors not constrained by Foreign Ownership Limits (FOLs).

Historical data is available back to May 31, 2002.

The MSCI GCC Countries ex Saudi Arabia and the MSCI Arabian Markets ex Saudi Arabia Indices may be used to help clients:

• Evaluate the performance of regional managers
• Evaluate the impact of integrating these markets into a portfolio
• Conduct research on the these markets
• Construct and issue index-linked products such as listed and OTC derivatives, ETFs, and institutional and retail funds