Saudi arabia: Saudi Arabia's main stock index closed higher on Monday, gaining 112.13 points to reach 11,426.77, with total trading value amounting to SAR 6.7 billion. A total of 285 million shares were traded, with 129 companies recording gains, while 127 companies saw their shares decline.

According to Qatar News Agency, the parallel market index (Nomu) also closed higher, rising 132.43 points to 22,932.50. The trading value on this index reached SAR 19 million, with more than 2 million shares traded.