Doha: Saudi Arabia's main stock index closed higher on Tuesday, gaining 43.67 points to end the trading session at 11,532.27 points, with a total traded value of SR 5 billion.

According to Qatar News Agency, during the session, 235 million shares were traded, with 120 companies recording gains and 121 companies closing lower.

Meanwhile, the parallel market index (Nomu) also closed on a positive note, rising by 585.86 points to reach 27,928.99 points, with a trading value of SR 65 million and over 6 million shares exchanged.