Doha: Saudi Stock Exchange’s main index closed higher on Sunday, gaining 32.87 points to reach 11,528.59, with a total trading value of SR 4.2 billion.

According to Qatar News Agency, a total of 248 million shares were traded during the session. Shares of 176 companies recorded gains, while 79 companies experienced declines.

Meanwhile, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) also saw an increase, rising 169.63 points to end at 25,475.72. The trading value for NOMU was SR 42 million, with a total of over 6 million shares traded.