Manama, Bahrain All Share Index closed at 2,005.18 points, marking an increase of 2.54 points above the previous closing. This increase was due to the rise in the financial sector. The Bahrain Islamic Index closed at 814.59 points, marking an increase of 3.38 points above the previous closing. Results indicated that 43 equity transactions took place with a volume of 986,949 worth BD 286,805. Investors traded mainly in the financials sector, representing 48.05% of the total value of securities traded. Source: Bahrain News Agency
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