Doha: The Saudi Stock Exchange: The Saudi Stock Exchange's main index closed lower on Sunday, losing 5.62 points to reach 12,409.87 points, with trading volumes valued at SAR 5 billion.

According to Qatar News Agency, the number of shares traded reached 237 million, with shares of 108 companies rising in value, while shares of 118 companies declined.

Meanwhile, the parallel market index, Nomu, closed lower, dropping 145.58 points to settle at 31,105.07 points, with trading volumes valued at SAR 36 million. The shares traded were 2 million.