RIYADH: The Saudi Stock Exchange saw a downturn in trading today as the main index fell by 49.86 points, closing at 12,099.33. The session concluded with a total trading value amounting to SAR4.8 billion.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) also experienced losses, dropping 178.02 points to finish at 31,100.89. The total value of transactions on this index reached SAR67 million, with more than 11 million shares changing hands during the trading day.