Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange's main index experienced an increase as it closed up 76.18 points, reaching 11,075.96 points. The trades during this session were valued at SR 4.3 billion.
According to Qatar News Agency, the session saw the trading of 202 million shares. Out of the companies involved, 70 recorded increases in their share values, whereas 171 companies saw a decline in their share prices.
In contrast, the Saudi Parallel Stock Exchange Index, known as Nomu, saw a decline. It closed down by 237.23 points, settling at 26,780.54 points. The trades for Nomu were valued at SR 39 million, with the number of shares traded exceeding two million.