Riyadh – Mubasher: The main All Share Index (TASI) of the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) gained 101.46 points (0.82%) to close Wednesday’s trading session at 12,431.45 points.

The turnover amounted to SAR 6.72 billion through the exchange of 178.83 million shares.

The pharma sector was the top gainer with 8.51%, while the media and REITs segments were the only decliners with 2.55% and 0.27%, respectively.

Raydan Food Company headed the riser with 9.99%, while Arab Sea Information System Company was the top faller with 3.08%.

Dar Alarkan Real Estate Development Company was the most active stock on which 12.24 million shares were traded, while Al Rajhi Bank posted the highest turnover of SAR 428.84 million.

The Nomu-Parallel Market Capped Index (NomuC) also went up by 28.95 points (0.13%) to close at 22,227.99 points.

Naseej for Technology Company advanced the risers with 5.15%, while Keir International Company led the fallers with 12.60%.