The general index of the Qatar Stock Exchange ended trading higher today, gaining 49.72 points, or 0.36%, to reach 13,749.35 points. During today's session, 169,326,051 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 571,426,849.755, through 16914 deals in all sectors. The shares of 35 companies rose, while the prices of 8 other companies declined, while 4 company maintained their previous closing price.