Siena:Saudi Arabia's main stock market index closed lower, decreasing by 76.78 points to settle at 10,283.96 points. The trading value amounted to SAR 3.4 billion.

According to Qatar News Agency, a total of 195 million shares were traded on the main market, with shares of 57 companies increasing in value and those of 205 companies decreasing.

In contrast, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (Nomu) saw positive movement, rising by 248.52 points to reach 21,949.88 points. The trading value in this market was SAR 24.2 million, with over 3.7 million shares changing hands.