The general index of the Qatar Stock Exchange ended trading higher today, gaining 174.95 points, or 1.29 per cent, to reach 13,743.90 points. During today's session, 285,605,541 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 787,803,721.223, through 18,926 deals in all sectors. The shares of 30 companies rose, while the prices of 10 other companies declined, while 6 company maintained their previous closing price.