The QE Index lost slightly on Thursday but remained above 7,000 points (off 0.30% at 7.008.14 points). The downtrend most mostly softened by Vodafone Qatar, jumping 1.22% at QR8.40 as the most liquid stock. Weak performing financials, however, weighed on the index. Volumes remained low. With a plus of 2.26% the QE Index ended as the best GCC market this week.