Saudi stock market index closes higher at 10,858 points with SAR 6bn in trades

Saudi Arabia’s main stock index closed on Tuesday at 10,858.14 points, rising by 34.52 points from the previous session, with total trading value reaching 6 billion riyals (SAR).

According to the daily economic bulletin from the Saudi Press Agency, 297 million shares were traded during the session. Shares of 189 companies advanced, while 66 declined.

Among the top gainers were Aslak, Medgulf Insurance, Printing and Packaging, Astra Industrial, and Walaa. The biggest decliners included Al-Etihad, Dallah Healthcare, Mutakamelah, SAICO, and Tabuk Agricultural. Price changes ranged from a 9.94% increase to a 7.73% decrease.

In terms of trading activity, Petro Rabigh, Saudi Aramco, Americana, Kayan Saudi, and Export Development were the most active by volume. Saudi Aramco, Petro Rabigh, Al Rajhi, Al Ahli, and Alinma led in value traded.

Parallel market index posts notable gains

The Saudi parallel market index (Nomu) closed Tuesday’s session up 242.49 points at 22,159.27 points, with trading value at 19 million riyals and more than 3 million shares changing hands.