Riyadh:The Saudi Stock Exchange's main index experienced a decline today, closing 230.76 points lower at 9,695.86. The total value of daily transactions was SAR4.9 billion, with a traded volume of 329 million shares.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) also saw a decrease, losing 168.89 points to end the day at 21,427.16. Transactions on the NOMU were valued at SAR32 million, with a traded volume of more than 5.6 million shares.