The rise was bolstered by purchases from Arab and foreign institutions and investment funds.   

Meanwhile, sales prevailed in transactions of local institutions.

The market capital gained nearly EGP 3 billion, registering EGP 1.052 trillion after transactions totaled approximately EGP 3.1 billion.

The EGX 30 benchmark index rose 0.49 percent, recording 16,065.98 points.

The broader EGX 70 EWI of the leading small and medium enterprises (SMEs) increased 0.77 percent, hitting 2,997.81 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index was also up 0.7 percent, closing at 4,459.75 points.