Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange main index closed higher today, gaining 19.18 points to end at 12433.58 points. The total value of trading was reported at SAR6 billion.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) also closed higher, gaining 135.68 points to reach 31386.27 points, with a total trading value of SAR45 million. The total number of shares traded was 4 million.