The general index of the Qatar Stock Exchange ended trading higher today, gaining 171.62 points, or 1.31 %, to reach 13,243.73 points. During today's session, 240,887,411 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 1,439,678,115.598, through 19,899 deals in all sectors. The shares of 23 companies rose, while the prices of 21 other companies declined. 1 company maintained their previous closing price.