MSM gains 10 per cent

MUSCAT: The Muscat Securities Market (MSM) general index (30) on Sunday gained 10.42 points, comprising a rise of 0.20% to close at 5138.90 points, compared to the last session which stood at 5128.48 points. The trading value stood at RO 2,192,300, comprising a decline of 19.6% compared to the last session which stood at RO 2,727,663. The market value dropped by 0.011% to reach about RO 17.88 billion. The report added that the value of shares bought by non-Omani investors reached RO 208,000, comprising 9.50%. The value of shares sold by non-Omani investors reached RO 283,000, comprising 12.89%. The net non-Omani investment declined by 3.39% to RO 74,000. — ONA