Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 11,167 

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index stood at SR4.44 billion ($1.18 billion), with 33 of the listed stocks advancing and 227 declining. Shutterstock
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Updated 01 February 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 11,167 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday as it shed 214.60 points, or 1.89 percent, to close at 11,167.48.  

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index stood at SR4.44 billion ($1.18 billion), with 33 of the listed stocks advancing and 227 declining.  

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu also shed 175.96 points, or 0.74 percent, to close at 23,734.90.  

The MSCI Tadawul Index declined by 2.12 percent to 1,502.98.  

The best-performing stock on the main market was The Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co., as its share price increased by 7.33 percent to SR14.50.  

The share price of Thob Al Aseel Co. rose by 2.97 percent to SR3.81.  

Middle East Pharmaceutical Industries Co. also saw its stock price climb by 2.60 percent to SR114.60.  

Conversely, the share price of Almasane Alkobra Mining Co. declined by 9.93 percent to SR105.20.  

On Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s stock market opened to all categories of foreign investors, allowing direct investments in the main market.  

This followed an announcement made by the Capital Market Authority in January, which included the removal of restrictions such as the Qualified Foreign Investor framework, which required a minimum of $500 million in assets under management, and the abolition of swap agreements. 

On the announcements front, Arab National Bank revealed that its net profit reached SR5.11 billion in 2025, representing an increase of 3.02 percent compared to the previous year.  

According to a Tadawul statement, the financial institution attributed the rise in net profit to an increase in net special commission income, net fee and commission income, as well as dividend income.  

ANB added that the profits were also supported by net gains on FVSI financial instruments, net exchange income and net trading income.  

The share price of ANB edged down by 1.75 percent to SR22.40.  


Islamic banks’ market share in Turkiye rises to 9.2%: Fitch Ratings

Updated 18 February 2026
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Islamic banks’ market share in Turkiye rises to 9.2%: Fitch Ratings

RIYADH: Islamic banks in Turkiye lifted their asset market share to 9.2 percent in 2025 from 8.1 percent a year earlier, as financing and deposits outpaced the broader banking sector, a new analysis showed. 

In its latest report, Fitch Ratings said financing and deposit market shares rose to 7.9 percent and 10.4 percent, respectively, by the end of 2025, compared with 7.3 percent and 9.4 percent in 2024.

The agency noted that new digital Islamic banks are emerging in the country, with investment from Gulf Cooperation Council countries expected to continue. 

Turkiye’s strong ties with Islamic countries across the Balkans, Africa and the Middle East support the development of its Islamic banking sector, attracting investors and contributing to the industry’s growth.

In its latest report, Fitch stated: “Three recently established private Islamic banks (two digital) grew rapidly in the first nine months of 2025. Investment in digital participation banking from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries underscores the potential for further investment from the region.” 

It added: “Planned establishment of new participation banks, and rapid growth of recently established banks – albeit from small bases – means that the segment landscape may be reshaped in 2026.” 

Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC’s investment in digital bank TOM underscores the potential for further GCC investment. 

Turkish regulators have approved the establishment of Halk Katilim Bankasi A.S. and Adil Katilim Bankasi A.S. (digital), while BIM Birlesik Magazalar A.S.’s application is pending. 

Fitch added that state-owned participation banks may merge or pursue initial public offerings, potentially reshaping the banking landscape. 

The report predicts Islamic banks’ market share will rise further in 2026, supported by strong internal capital generation and growth appetite. However, the non-performing financing ratio may increase moderately due to high inflows. 

“The segment’s non-performing financings ratio deteriorated to 2 percent at end-2025 compared to 1.2 percent in 2024 but remained below the sector average of 2.5 percent,” said Fitch. 

It added: “We expect pressure to persist given still-high financing rates, high but declining inflation, and the sensitivity of unsecured retail (lower share than conventional banks) and SME segments to economic cycles. We forecast a moderate increase in the segment NPF ratio in 2026.”