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Kuwait’s stock exchange extended its trading hours by 30 minutes starting Sunday as the Gulf state seeks to enhance liquidity and align with global markets to attract more international investors.
Boursa Kuwait now operates continuous trading from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., compared to the previous 12:30 p.m. close. The closing auction session runs from 1:00 p.m. to 1:10 p.m., followed by a trade-at-last session until 1:15 p.m.
The exchange also modified its closing auction mechanism, allowing investors to amend orders throughout the…
