Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to 10,433

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index stood at SR2.76 billion ($738 million), with 85 stocks advancing and 171 declining. Shutterstock
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Updated 14 September 2025
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to 10,433

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 19.08 points, or 0.18 percent, to close at 10,433.98.

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index stood at SR2.76 billion ($738 million), with 85 stocks advancing and 171 declining.

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu also fell, shedding 113.37 points, or 0.45 percent, to close at 24,912.85, as 31 stocks advanced while 51 retreated.

The MSCI Tadawul Index edged down 0.83 points, or 0.06 percent, to 1,362.04.

Al Majed Oud Co. was the best-performing stock of the day, surging 9.97 percent to SR120.20. Other top gainers included Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co., up 3.67 percent to SR23.72, and Saudi Arabian Mining Co., which rose 2.85 percent to SR55.95.

On the other hand, Dar Al Majed Real Estate Co. posted the steepest loss, dropping 8.35 percent to SR11.64. Alandalus Property Co. fell 6.19 percent to SR18.48, while Tamkeen Human Resource Co. declined 4.40 percent to SR54.30.

On the announcements front, Saudi Azm for Communication and Information Technology Co. reported its annual financial results for the year ending June 30. According to a Tadawul filing, the company’s net profit rose 30.03 percent to SR39.2 million, driven by higher gross profit, stronger income from associates, increased other income, and lower zakat and tax expenses. This came despite higher operating and finance costs.

Revenue grew 16.32 percent to SR253.16 million, supported by new projects and stronger returns from ongoing operations. Shares of Saudi Azm closed at SR25.12, down 1.09 percent.

Saudi Fisheries Co. announced board approval to establish a limited liability company with 100 percent ownership and a capital of SR100,000. Its stock ended the session at SR92.50, up 0.38 percent.

Meanwhile, Tabuk Agricultural Development Co. disclosed it had signed a SR5 million contract with East Asia Agricultural Development and Investment Co. for onion crop production, sales, and marketing. The 10-month agreement is expected to positively impact the company’s 2026 financial results. Shares of Tabuk closed at SR9.69, down 0.10 percent.


Saudi Arabia sees 21% jump in mining sector licenses since 2016

Updated 15 December 2025
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Saudi Arabia sees 21% jump in mining sector licenses since 2016

  • The growth in the Kingdom’s mining sector licenses aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, launched in 2016

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s mining sector has shown sustained growth, with the number of mining licenses increasing from 1,985 in 2016 to 2,401 by the end of 2024, representing cumulative growth of 21 percent, according to the 2024 mineral wealth statistics from the General Authority for Statistics.

The data highlights a steady upward trend in recent years. Licenses rose to 2,100 in 2021, marking a 6 percent increase from the previous year. 

The upward trajectory continued with 2,272 licenses in 2022, 2,365 in 2023, and 2,401 in 2024, reflecting expanding exploration and investment activity across the Kingdom’s mining sector. Building material quarries accounted for the largest share of mining permits, climbing from 1,267 licenses in 2021 to 1,481 by 2024. 

Exploration licenses also recorded consistent growth, supporting the Kingdom’s broader push to develop its mineral resources. 

Other categories of mining activity saw significant expansion, including 2,554 exploration licenses, 744 exploitation licenses, 151 reconnaissance licenses, and 83 surplus mineral ore licenses issued during the same period.

The growth in the Kingdom’s mining sector licenses aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives, launched in 2016, which aim to diversify national income sources and strengthen non-oil sectors.