DAMASCUS - The opening exchange session of Damascus Securities Exchange closed at an exchange rate of 86, 193 shares, distributed on 147 transactions at an overall value of more than SYP 19 million.
The exchange market index dropped 2,38 points compared to the last session, closing at 949, 28 points.
BEMO Saudi Fransi Bank came ahead among the listed companies' shares in terms of exchange value, followed by Syria International Islamic Bank.
Director of the Studies at Damascus Securities Exchange Osama al-Hassan told SANA that the exchange market has seen stability during the exchange sessions for the third week of the current month.
Syrian Securities Exchange Board of Commissioners issued a decision on adopting the capital increasing shares of Syria International Islamic Bank numbered 6, 123, 092 shares at an overall value of SYP 612, 309, 200.
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Mohammad al-Imadi told SANA that the decision includes distributing the shares as free shares on the registered shareholders at the Company's record.
© SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) 2011
