Middle East airports to lose $11bn in revenues by end of 2021: ACI Asia-Pacific

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Updated 02 November 2021
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Middle East airports to lose $11bn in revenues by end of 2021: ACI Asia-Pacific

RIYADH: Revenues of aviation hubs in the Middle East could fall by approximately $11 billion by the end of 2021, Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific said in a statement today.

"Consistent with forecasts previously reported in 2020, the Middle East will be one of the hardest-hit regions globally with almost 70 percent passenger losses," it said.

In the Asia-Pacific, revenues are forecast to decline by $34 billion, affected by 56 percent passenger losses due to constant lockdowns, stringent travel and quarantine restrictions.

The industry's body has estimated that passenger numbers for the two regions could decline by 2.3 billion by the end of 2021, when compared to pre-pandemic forecasts.


Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 10,414 

Updated 17 December 2025
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 10,414 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index closed lower on Wednesday, shedding 38.85 points, or 0.37 percent, to finish at 10,414.06. 

Total trading turnover on the benchmark index reached SR3.46 billion ($920 million), with 123 stocks advancing and 134 declining. 

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu also shed 41.61 points, or 0.18 percent, to close at 23,428.67. 

The MSCI Tadawul Index edged down 0.45 percent to 1,368.36. 

Arabian Drilling Co. was the best-performing stock on the main market, with its share price rising 6.8 percent to SR102.90. 

Naqi Water Co. gained 4.30 percent to SR58.25, while Saudi Ground Services Co. advanced 3.78 percent to SR38.42. 

Tihama Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing Co. saw its share price fall 4.95 percent to SR16.31. 

AlAhli REIT Fund 1 also declined 3.53 percent to SR6.29. 

On the announcements front, United Mining Industries Co., listed on the parallel market, said it has begun commercial production of gypsum board at its plant in Yanbu. 

In a Tadawul statement, the company said the financial impact of the project’s commercial production will be reflected in the first quarter of 2026. 

United Mining Industries Co.’s share price was unchanged, closing at SR42.54.  

Dkhoun National Trading Co. said its shareholders approved the board’s recommendation to distribute interim dividends on a semi-annual or quarterly basis for 2025. 

According to a Tadawul statement, shareholders also approved transferring the balance of the company’s statutory reserve, valued at SR2.43 million, to retained earnings. 

Dkhoun National Trading Co.’s shares saw no trades and closed at SR65.