QSE Index Rises 11.27 Points at Start of Trading

Doha: The general index of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) rose 11.27 points, or 0.12%, at the beginning of trading on Monday, reaching 9,396 points, compared to yesterday's closing. The general index was supported by a rise in five sectors: Real Estate by 0.40%; Telecoms by 0.33%; and Banks and Financial Services by 0.29%; Industrials by 0.10%; Consumer Goods and Services by 0.07%. On the other hand, the index saw a decline in Insurance by 0.16%; and Transportation by 0.72%. At 10:00 am, 17.829 million shares were traded in 2,008 transactions valued QR 42.935 million. Source: Qatar News Agency