In a chart-technical rebound, the QE Index closed 0.86% higher at 6,824.70 points. Barwa Real Estate, the second most actively traded share in relations to volume, added 071% (ending at QR28.50) disclosed that it has launched the hand-over of apartments at the Sailiya project, according to The Gulf Times. Only two shares declined, Doha Insurance (down 0.74% at QR27.00) and Vodafone Qatar (0.62% lower at QR7.95). Standard and Poor's today raised the long-term ratings on the State of Qatar to 'AA' from 'AA-', and affirmed the 'A-1+' short-term ratings.