The fund industry in the Arabian markets (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $5.5 bn over the course of H1 2020. These inflows occurred in a market environment driven by the outbreak of the coronavirus and the resulting lockdowns around the globe. As a result, central banks and governments around the world started quantitative easing and economic stimulus programs to cushion the damage of the lockdowns and slowed economic growth. These programs resulted in a bounce back of the equity markets, as well as further decreasing interest rates. Assets