Manama, Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,944.41 points, marking a decrease of 3.82 points below the previous closing. This decrease was due to the drop in the communications services sector and materials sector. Bahrain Islamic Index has closed at 807.47 points, marking a decrease of 2.83 points below the previous closing. Results indicated that 54 equity transactions took place with a volume of 687,093 worth BD 397,578. Investors traded mainly in the materials sector, representing 45.41% of the total value of securities traded. Source: Bahrain News Agency