The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) closed down on Sunday with the market capital hitting about 496.1 billion after Emaar Misr for Development was listed.

Benchmark EGX 30 index went down 1.16 percent reaching 8,218.25 points.

The broader EGX 70 index of the leading small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) dropped 0.85 percent recording 438.51 points.

The overall EGX 100 index was down 0.84 percent reaching 928.68 points.