RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed higher, gaining 26.36 points, or 0.23 percent, to finish at 11,275.90.

The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index also advanced, rising 0.22 percent to 1,517.13, while the parallel market index Nomu declined 0.69 percent to close at 22,548.18, indicating mixed sentiment across market segments.

Market breadth was positive on the main index, with 166 gainers compared to 84 decliners. TASI’s value traded reached SR6.57 billion ($1.7 billion).

Among the session’s top performers, Middle East Specialized Cables Co. rose 9.98 percent to SR25.46.

Emaar The Economic City gained 9.96 percent to SR10.71, while Saudi Public Transport Co. advanced 9.94 percent to SR11.94.