The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) gained 6.2 billion pounds at the end of Wednesday's trading backed by purchase operations by Arab and foreign investment funds and institutions.

The EGX 30 benchmark index leapfrogged by 1.96 percent to close at 8,105.69 points.

The broader EGX 70 index of the leading smaller and mid cap enterprises (SME) increased by 1.58 percent to close at 454.25 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index upped by 1.57 percent to reach 928.94 points.