Manama, Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,985.79 points, marking an increase of 4.17 points above the previous closing. This increase was due to the rise in the communications service sector and financial sector. Bahrain Islamic Index has closed at 791.55 points, marking an increase of 8.55 points above the previous closing. Results indicated that 55 equity transactions took place with a volume of 885,638 worth BD 220,706. Investors traded mainly in the financial sector representing 58.59% of the total value of securities traded. Source: Bahrain News Agency