Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange’s main index closed higher today, rising by 108.74 points to end at 11,302.76, with a total trading value of SAR7.9 billion.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the volume of traded shares reached 495 million, with 188 companies closing higher and 56 lower.

The Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) closed 176.81 points lower at 28,473.47. Trading in NOMU reached SAR36 million, with 3 million shares exchanged.