Oman’s share index ends marginally higher

Oman’s share index ends marginally higher

Muscat: The MSM index closed at 3,641.48 points, up 0.37 per cent from the previous close. The Sharia Index ended up 0.03 per cent at 518.17 points. Sohar International Bank, up 3.09 per cent was the top gainer while Galfar Engineering, down 2.33 per cent, was the top loser. Shares of Sohar International Bank was the most active in terms of the number of shares traded while Sovereign Sukuk Issue 3 was the most active in terms of turnover.A total number of 313 trades were executed during the day's trading session, generating a turnover of OMR4.9 million, with more than 6.7 million shares changing hands. Out of 32 traded stocks, 12 advanced, 3 declined and 17 remained unchanged. At the session close, GCC & Arab investors were net buyers for