The Egyptian Exchange gained EGP 1.7 billion in two sessions only held this week because of national holidays marking Eidul Fitr and 23rd July revolution anniversary.

The capital market rose to EGP 488.2 billion, 0.3 percent more than the week before.

During the course of the week, the benchmark index EGX 30 went up by 0.8 percent to 8,087 points, said a weekly report issued by the Egyptian Exchange, of which MENA received a copy.

The broader EGX 70 index of the leading smaller and mid cap enterprises (SME) increased by 3.12 percent to 446 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index rose by 1.78 percent taking the index to 918 points.