The fund industry in the Arabian markets (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $5.0 bn over the course of Q1 2021. These inflows occurred in a further normalized market environment after the outbreak of the coronavirus and the resulting lockdowns around the globe. Nevertheless, the market environment remained volatile and vulnerable as investors were unsure about the short- and mid-term growth perspectives of companies and economies as the third wave of COVID-19 hit countries around the globe. Assets Under Management in the Arabian Fund Markets Within this environment, the

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

The fund industry in the Arabian markets (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) enjoyed overall estimated net inflows of $2.5 bn in H1 2019. These inflows occurred in a volatile but positive market environment driven by discussions about a possible trade war between the U.S. and China, a possible return of the euro crisis caused by developments in Italy and France, and a general economic slowdown with decreasing earnings at the company level. Nevertheless, since the equity markets showed a rebound over the course of H1 2019, one would expect to see net inflows into