Riyadh: The main index closed higher today, gaining 70.56 points to end at 12388.15 points.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the total value of trading was reported at SAR5.9 billion. Meanwhile, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) experienced a decline, losing 44.37 points to reach 31474.69 points.

The total trading value on the NOMU was SAR31 million, with the total number of shares traded exceeding three million.