Saudi stock market index closes lower at 10,681 points

Saudi Arabia’s main stock index closed lower on Monday, dropping 67.69 points to end at 10,681.82, with a total trading value of 3.6 billion riyals (SAR).

According to the daily economic bulletin from the Saudi Press Agency, 198 million shares were traded across 259 listed companies.

Shares of 79 companies rose in value, while 180 companies saw declines. Among the top gainers during the session were shares of Ayan, Dar Al-Moaddat, Intaj, Al Kathiri, and Saudi Group.

On the other hand, Musharaka Tubi, Sinomi Centers, Al Arabiya, Asment Riyadh, and Emaar recorded the steepest losses. Price changes ranged from an 8.82% gain to a 5.85% drop.

In terms of trading activity, Al Kathiri, Waldan, Anabeeb, Saudi Aramco, and Americana were the most actively traded by volume, while Al Rajhi, Al Ahli, Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and Alinma led in trading value.

Parallel market index also declines

Meanwhile, the Saudi parallel market index (Nomu) closed down by 40.22 points at 21,472.54, with trades totaling 21 million riyals and more than 4.1 million shares exchanged.