Manama: Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,952.11 points, marking a decrease of 6.99 points below the previous closing. This decline in the index was primarily influenced by downturns in the consumer discretionary sector, the financial sector, and the material sector. Similarly, the Bahrain Islamic Index concluded the trading session at 857.32 points, reflecting a decrease of 4.86 points from the previous close.
According to Bahrain News Agency, a total of 116 equity transactions were recorded, involving a volume of 4,121,196 shares valued at BD 1,047,623. The financial sector emerged as the dominant area of trading activity, accounting for 63.96% of the total value of securities traded during the session.