Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange’s MSX 30 index experienced a decline, closing at 4,503.74 points. This reflects a decrease of 39.4 points, or 0.87 percent, from the previous close of 4,543.10 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, the trading value saw a significant reduction, reaching OMR 8.315 million, which is a drop of 48.5 percent compared to the previous session’s trading value of OMR 16.143 million. The report from the Muscat Stock Exchange indicated that the market capitalization also fell by 0.436 percent, bringing it to approximately OMR 27.97 billion.