The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) saw its benchmark index Tasi closing 0.28% lower at 6,001.24 points. Market bellwether Sabic hit a six-week low at SR83.25 (down 0.30%). A number of insurers recovered from heavy losses they suffered in recent weeks, e. g. Al-Ahlia Insurance Co (up 5.21% at SR55.50).