Riyadh: The Saudi Exchange's main benchmark index experienced a decline on Monday, as it fell by 67.69 points to close at 10,681.82. The trading concluded with a total transaction value of SAR 3.6 billion.

According to Qatar News Agency, the trading volume for the day reached 198 million shares. Out of the companies involved, 79 experienced an increase in their share prices, while 180 companies saw a decrease.

Additionally, the parallel market index, Nomu, also recorded a downturn. It closed down by 40.22 points at a level of 21,472.54. The trading value for Nomu was SAR 21 million, with a volume of more than 4.1 million shares.