Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange main index closed higher, gaining 112.13 points to reach 11,426.77 points, with total trading value amounting to SAR 6.7 billion.
According to Bahrain News Agency, a total of 285 million shares were traded, with shares of 129 companies recording gains, while 127 companies saw declines.
The Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) also closed higher, rising 132.43 points to reach 22,932.50 points. The trading value for NOMU amounted to SAR 19 million, with more than two million shares traded.