Baku:The Saudi Stock Exchange's main index ended the day on a lower note, decreasing by 179.31 points to reach 10,138.83. The total value of daily transactions amounted to SAR3.9 billion, with a trading volume of 209 million shares.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) also closed lower, falling by 197.99 points to settle at 21,832.37. Transactions in the NOMU were valued at SAR19 million, with a traded volume exceeding 3.7 million shares.