Saudi Arabia, Tunisia explore deeper industrial integration at UNIDO summit  

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, held a bilateral meeting with Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafid. SPA
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Updated 24 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia, Tunisia explore deeper industrial integration at UNIDO summit  

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, held a bilateral meeting with Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafid, to discuss opportunities for strengthening industrial integration between the two countries. 

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 21st session of the UNIDO General Conference, held in Riyadh.  

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to develop joint cooperation in the industrial sector, support industrial integration initiatives, and expand investment partnerships aimed at achieving sustainable development goals and serving the mutual interests of both nations. 

The talks also highlighted opportunities for cooperation and the exchange of expertise in developing industrial cities and ready-made factories, which would support sustainable industrial development in both countries. 

The meeting reviewed the latest preparations for the upcoming session of the Saudi-Tunisian Joint Committee, scheduled to be held in Riyadh, and commended the strong coordination between the committee secretariats, reflecting the close relationship between the Kingdom and Tunisia. 

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Empowerment, Al-Badr bin Adel Fouda, along with several officials from both sides. 

The discussions were held during the 21st General Conference of the UN Industrial Development Organization, hosted by Riyadh from Nov. 23 to 27, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s prominent position in the global industrial landscape.  


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.