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Muscat Stock Exchange market value tops RO 31.25 billion despite drop in trading volume

The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) “30” index closed higher, continuing its upward momentum as investor sentiment remained positive despite a notable dip in trading activity.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Muscat: The MSX “30” index ended the trading session at 5572.66 points, marking an increase of 46.2 points, or 0.84 percent, from the previous close of 5526.47 points.

Total trading value stood at RO 52.77 million, representing a 42.4 percent decline compared to the last session’s RO 91.65 million. However, the market value edged up by 0.255 percent, reaching approximately RO 31.25 billion, reflecting growing confidence in the exchange’s fundamentals.

According to the daily report issued by the Muscat Stock Exchange, non-Omani investors played an active role in today’s trading. Their purchases totaled RO 6.71 million (12.72%), while sales amounted to RO 6.03 million (11.42%), resulting in a net positive foreign investment of RO 687,000, equivalent to 1.30 percent.

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