The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indexes posted collective gains on Tuesday, backed by purchases of local and Arab investors amid a state of anticipation of Dutch Vion Company's acquisition of Egypt's Global Telecom Holding Company.

The market capital gained EGP 6 billion to reach EGP 824.2 billion amid transactions that hit EGP 1.5 billion.

The EGX 30 benchmark increased by 0.97 percent, closing at 14,927.64 points.

The broader EGX 70 index of the leading small and mid-cap enterprises (SMEs) went up by 2.17 percent, reaching 710.51 points.

The all-embracing EGX 100 index was also up recording 1,794.5 points.

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