Investing.com – Saudi Arabia stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the , and sectors led shares higher.

Saudi Arabia’s close added 0.6%

Saudi Automotive Services Co., which gained 9.95% (or 3.00 points) to trade at 33.15 by the end of the session was the best performer. Meanwhile, Leejam Sports The Company SJSC, SE:), added 5.222% (or 5.80 points) to reach 117.00 Ataa Educational Co In late trade, the SE: was up 4.50% (or 2.80 points) to 65.00

Etihad Atheeb Telecom (SE:) fell 9.97%, or 8.600 points, to trade at 77.3700 by the end. Tanmiah Food Company SCJSC (SE: ) fell 2.52% or 2.30 to finish at 89.00 Bawan (SE: ) dropped 1.92% (0.70 points) to 35.70

Stocks in Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange rose more than those that were declining by 133 percent to 74 percent, while 18 was unchanged at the end.

Leejam Sports Company SJSC shares rose to new heights, gaining 5.22% (or 5.80 to 112.00).

March’s crude oil delivery rose 1.10%, or 0.94, to $86.54 per barrel. Brent oil, which is available for April delivery, rose by 1.28%, or 1.12, to reach $88.30/barrel. Meanwhile, the February Gold Futures contract lost 0.61% (or 11.30) to trade at $1841.20/troy ounce.

EUR/SAR fell 0.07% at 4.2350 while USD/SAR rose by 0.01% at 3.7515.

US Dollar Index Futures were up 0.12% to 96.040.