SABIC brand value grows 3.7% reaching $4.89bn

This performance aligns with SABIC’s vision of becoming the preferred world leader in chemicals.
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Updated 28 January 2024
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SABIC brand value grows 3.7% reaching $4.89bn

RIYADH: Saudi Basic Industries Corp. has achieved 3.7 percent brand value growth, reaching $4.89 billion in 2024, securing second place in the chemicals industry ranking for the second consecutive year. 

SABIC credited its success to working together in business and its commitment to building lasting customer relationships, as stated in a press release. This performance aligns with SABIC’s vision of becoming the preferred world leader in chemicals. 

The company’s efforts to showcase its role in the industry and emphasize best practices have contributed to the increased value of its brand.

SABIC CEO Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh emphasized the company’s dedication to innovative approaches, stating: “We are steadfast in providing market-leading solutions while ensuring that sustainability remains integral to our economic value creation and growth strategy — acknowledged once more by our strong brand valuation.”

Headquartered in Riyadh, SABIC operates globally, manufacturing a diverse range of products, including chemicals, commodity and high-performance plastics, agri-nutrients, and metals.

The company asserts that it supports its customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation, and clean energy.

With over 31,000 employees worldwide and operations in around 50 countries, SABIC remains committed to innovation and excellence in the global market.

Earlier in January, the corporation approved a $6.4 billion investment in building a petrochemical complex in Fujian, solidifying its partnership with China. 

To be developed in collaboration with Fujian Fuhua Gulei Petrochemical Co., the project is scheduled to commence construction in the first half of 2024, the company said in a bourse filing.

Subsequently, preparations for commissioning and start-up will begin in the second half of 2026 and last six months. 

The development is expected to initiate commercial production by the first half of 2027, supporting SABIC’s expansion in the Asian market. 

Spearheading the project, SABIC Industrial Investment Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary, will hold a 51 percent ownership stake, while the Chinese entity will have 49 percent shares.


Closing Bell: Saudi main index climbs to 10,485 

Updated 21 December 2025
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index climbs to 10,485 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index edged up on Sunday, gaining 34.32 points, or 0.33 percent, to close at 10,484.59. 

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index stood at SR2.59 billion ($690 million), with 168 listed stocks advancing and 87 declining. 

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu also gained 100.37 points to close at 23,454.65. 

The MSCI Tadawul Index advanced by 0.13 points to 1,377.44. 

The best-performing stock on the main market was Nama Chemicals Co., whose share price increased by 9.98 percent to SR22.38. 

The share price of Al Masar Al Shamil Education Co. rose by 9.15 percent to SR23.85. 

Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co. also saw its stock price climb by 8.42 percent to SR57.95. 

Conversely, the share price of Canadian Medical Center Co. dropped by 6.37 percent to SR6.03. 

The stock price of Kingdom Holding Co. also declined by 3.16 percent to SR8.28. 

In the parallel market, Alfakhera for Mens Tailoring Co. was the top performer, with its share price advancing by 16.40 percent to SR8.80. 

On the announcements front, Theeb Rent a Car Co. said it had signed a long-term vehicle leasing services contract valued at SR110.4 million with Hungerstation Co. 

Under the deal, Theeb will lease 2,000 vehicles to HungerStation for a period of four years starting from 2026, according to a Tadawul statement. 

The statement added that the vehicles will be delivered in batches within the first six months from the contract start date, taking into consideration global logistical circumstances and procedures beyond the control of both the agents and the company. 

The contract is expected to have a positive impact on the company’s financials from the first quarter of 2026. 

The share price of Theeb Rent a Car Co. declined by 0.79 percent to SR37.80.