KSA to promote industrial prowess at ‘Made in Saudi’ event

Called “Saudi Craftsmanship,” the program’s second edition will feature 100 local companies from about 20 sectors, including petrochemicals, renewable energy and the automotive industry. Shutterstock
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Updated 09 October 2023
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KSA to promote industrial prowess at ‘Made in Saudi’ event

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is all set to promote its industrial acumen at an event from Oct. 16-19, showcasing its products as a preferred choice of consumers in local and global markets. 

According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Saudi Export Development Authority will spearhead this event as part of the Made in Saudi Program. 

Called “Saudi Craftsmanship,” the program’s second edition will feature 100 local companies from about 20 sectors, including petrochemicals, renewable energy and the automotive industry. 

Representatives from the marine, building materials, food and pharmaceutical industries will also be present. 

The event will host workshops and seminars advocating the success of the “Made in Saudi” brand and the contributions of the Kingdom’s National Industrial Strategy in achieving the goals outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, reported the SPA. 

The strategy aims to accelerate the Kingdom’s industrial base as the country steadily diversifies its economy away from oil. 

“The National Industrial Development and Logistics Program aims to offer more vacancies to the national workforce through creating 1.6 million new jobs by 2030, which contributes to the Saudi GDP (gross domestic product) and increases Saudi exports,” according to Made in Saudi Arabia’s website. 

The Kingdom is currently aiming to increase the dependence on non-oil exports from 16 percent to 50 percent by 2030, the website added. 

Launched in 2021 by the NIDLP and the SEDA, Made in Saudi Program celebrates the Kingdom’s homegrown talent and innovation. 


Closing Bell: Saudi main index extends gains as market opens wider to foreign investment

Updated 02 February 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index extends gains as market opens wider to foreign investment

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Monday, gaining 153.61 points, or 1.38 percent, to close at 11,321.09.

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR5.85 billion ($1.56 billion), as 207 of the listed stocks advanced, while 55 retreated.

The MSCI Tadawul Index increased, up 21.20 points or 1.41 percent, to close at 1,524.18.

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu gained 278.13 points, or 1.17 percent, to close at 24,013.03. This comes as 43 of the listed stocks advanced, while 29 retreated.

The best-performing stock was Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Appliances Corp., with its share price surging by 7.26 percent to SR28.94.

Other top performers included Rasan Information Technology Co., which saw its share price rise by 6.51 percent to SR144, and Knowledge Economic City, which saw a 6.25 percent increase to SR13.09.

On the downside, the worst performer of the day was Najran Cement Co., whose share price fell by 2.11 percent to SR6.49.

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co. and Saudi Cable Co. also saw declines, with their shares dropping by 2 percent and 1.88 percent to SR103.10 and SR166.80, respectively.

On the announcement front, Riyad Bank has announced its annual financial results for 2025, with the total income from special commission of financing reaching SR24.1 billion, while net income from special commission of financing amounted to SR12 billion.

In a statement on Tadawul, the bank said: “Net income increased by 11.7 percent mainly due to an increase in total operating income and a decrease in total operating expenses.”

The bank further noted that the rise in total operating income was primarily driven by increased revenue from fees and commissions, trading activities, special commissions, gains on non-trading investments, and other operating sources. This growth was partially tempered by declines in exchange and dividend income.

“Net provision of expected credit losses and other losses decreased by 15.8 percent due to a decrease in impairment charge of credit losses and impairment charge for other financial assets, partially offset by an increase in impairment charge for investments,” it added.

RIBL’s share price closed at SR18.18 on the main market, marking a 1.43 percent increase.