Manama's market measure, the Bahrain All Share Index, ended off 0.06% Thursday, closing at 1,147.99 points. Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex was the only stock which added value (up 2.19%). National Bank of Bahrain closed 0.90% lower at BD0.57. Despite today's sluggish trading, the Bahrain gauge defended its tiny year-to-date gain during this week. Since January 1st, the Bahrain All Shares Index gained 0.40%.