Riyadh – Mubasher: The benchmark index (TASI) of the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) rose by 87.13 points (0.79%) to 11,108.2 points.

The trading value amounted to SAR 7.48 billion after exchanging 208.85 million shares, compared to SAR 8.58 billion and 236.29 million shares last session.

Except for the software sector which fell by 0.31%, all segments closed higher, topped by the diversified financials which gained 5.43%.

Wafrah advanced the risers with 10%, while Petro Rabigh led the fallers with 7.08%.

Dar Alarkan registered the highest trading volume of 14.24 million shares, while Al Rajhi Bank continued to record the highest turnover of SAR 427 million.

Nomu-Parallel Market Capped Index (NomuC) also gained 262.58 points (1.13%) to close at 23,450.29 points.

Natural Gas Distribution was the top gainer with 13.18%, while Burgerizzr led the fallers with 1.11%.