Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange's (MSM) 30 Index experienced a decline on Sunday, recording a loss of 18.2 points, or 0.32 percent, to close at 7,757.21 points. This compares to the previous session's close of 7,775.42 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, the trading value increased by 8.5 percent, reaching OMR 42.77 million, up from OMR 39.41 million in the prior trading session. Despite the index's downturn, market capitalization slightly rose by 0.139 percent, settling at approximately OMR 37.07 billion.