Bahrain All Share Index, Islamic Index close higher

Manama, Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 2,032.10 points, marking an increase of 4.47 points above the previous closing. This increase was due to the rise in the communication services sector and the financial sector. Bahrain Islamic Index has closed at 808.00 points, marking an increase of 0.57 points above the previous closing. Results indicated that 34 equity transactions took place with a volume of 581,943 worth BD 157,718. Investors traded mainly in the financial sector, representing 55.01% of the total value of securities traded. Source: Bahrain News Agency