MSCI Emerging Market Index extended gains at 0.8% and closed at 816.18 points last week.

At the beginning of this week, the index started at 809.69 points amid contrasting performances.

The first three trading sessions of the week saw a slight decline ranging from 0.03% to 0.08%, while a relative improvement was witnessed in the last two sessions, recording a rise of 0.26% and 0.85% respectively.