MSM general index gains 20 points

MUSCAT: Muscat Securities Market (MSM) general index (30) on Wednesday gained (20.99) points, comprising a rise by (0.48 per cent) to close at (4,431.24) points, compared to the last session, which stood at (4,410.25) points. The trading value on Wednesday stood at (RO 1,654,619), comprising a drop by (14.9 per cent), compared to the last session, which stood at (RO 1,944,550). The report released by MSM pointed out that the market value rose by (0.158 per cent) to reach about (RO 17.60) billion. The report added that the value of shares bought by non-Omani investors reached (RO 242,000), comprising (14.60 per cent).  The value of shares sold by non-Omani investors reached (RO 468,000), comprising (28.26 per cent). The net non-Omani investment declined by (13.65 per cent) to (RO 266,000). — ONA