Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Wednesday, recording a rise of 29.59 points, or 0.28%, to reach 10,534 points compared to the previous session's close. This positive opening was supported by gains across all sectors.
According to Qatar News Agency, market data indicated a notable increase in the Insurance sector, which rose by 1.26%. Other sectors also experienced gains, including Consumer Goods and Services at 0.62%, Industrials at 0.48%, Real Estate at 0.46%, Banks and Financial Services at 0.15%, Transportation at 0.15%, and Telecom at 0.03%.
By 10:00 am, the trading turnover amounted to QAR 79.092 million, with 38.552 million shares changing hands in 3,618 transactions.