Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange main index closed higher today, gaining 47.75 points to end at 12420.64 points. The total value of trading was reported at SAR9 billion.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) also closed higher, gaining 8.68 points to reach 31022.97 points, with a total trading value of SAR35 million. The total number of shares traded was over three million.