The Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) opened higher, led by Ahli United Bank

Economy and stock exchange

Bahrain Financial Market Index rose by 0.14% to close at 1435.60 points, led by the rise in commercial banks and services.

The Bahrain Stock Exchange [BSE] was trading at 966 thousand shares at a value of BD228,000.

Bahrain's commercial banking sector led the growth of 7.58%, led by Ahli United Bank that gained 0.49%. The services sector gained 2.28%, led by Seef Properties that gained 1.98%.