The market capital gained about LE 5.2 billion, after transactions totaled LE 2.4 billion.

The EGX 30 benchmark index slightly increased 0.09 percent, recording 11,369.22 points.

The broader EGX 70 EWI of the leading small and medium enterprises (SMEs) surged 2.47 percent, hitting 2,034.25 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index also jumped 1.92 percent, registering 2,993.16 points.