Bahrain All Share Index marks 1,979.49 points

Manama, Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,979.49 points, marking a decrease of 6.30 points below the previous closing. This decrease was due to the drop in the communications service sector, the consumer discretionary sector and the materials sector. Bahrain Islamic Index closed at 792.06 points, marking an increase of 0.51 points above the previous closing. Results indicated that 95 equity transactions took place with a volume of 1,097,047 worth BD 426,762. Investors traded mainly in the materials sector, representing 54.92% of the total value of securities traded. Source: Bahrain News Agency