Closing Bell: Saudi main index nudges up 0.34% to close at 10,984

The best-performing stock of the day was Retal Urban Development Co., with its share price rising 6.67 percent to SR13.91. File
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Updated 23 February 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index nudges up 0.34% to close at 10,984

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Monday, gaining 36.81 points, or 0.34 percent, to close at 10,984.06.

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.39 billion ($1.17 billion), as 59 of the stocks advanced and 202 retreated.  

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu lost 85.99 points, or 0.37 percent, to close at 23,318.76. This came as 25 of the stocks advanced while 42 retreated.  

The MSCI Tadawul Index gained 11.14 points, or 0.75 percent, to close at 1,488.85.  

The best-performing stock of the day was Retal Urban Development Co., with its share price rising 6.67 percent to SR13.91. 

Other top performers included Lazurde Company for Jewelry, whose share price rose 5.43 percent to SR11.66, as well as Bawan Co. which saw its share price up 4.81 percent to SR45.80.

United Cooperative Assurance Co. recorded the most significant drop, falling 9.88 percent to SR3.10.

Sport Clubs Co. also saw its stock prices fall 6.90 percent to SR7.42.

Al-Babtain Power and Telecommunication Co. also saw its stock prices decline 6.77 percent to SR61.25.

On the announcement front, Al Moammar Information Systems Co. announced a SR102 million contract sign off with Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Co. for the provision of information technology systems services.

According to a Tadawul statement, the one-year contract is expected to bring about positive financial impact starting from the first quarter of 2026.

Al Moammar Information Systems Co. ended the session at SR199.90, down 4.02 percent.

Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. announced the signing of a SR519 million contract with the National Water Co. to provide IT Managed Services.

A bourse filing revealed that the 5-year agreement includes providing reliable and secure end-to-end ICT managed services across all NWC applications, environments, and user groups.

Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. ended the session at SR158.10, down 0.32 percent.
 


PIF-backed AviLease achieves revenue of $664m and 19% growth in 2025

Updated 27 February 2026
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PIF-backed AviLease achieves revenue of $664m and 19% growth in 2025

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund-backed AviLease achieved exceptional performance and sustainable business growth during 2025, supported by the strategic expansion of its global platform.

According to its financial results for 2025, AviLease recorded total revenues of $664 million, an annual increase of 19 percent, driven by disciplined growth in its asset portfolio and strong performance in aircraft remarketing amid sustained global demand for modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Profit before tax doubled compared to the previous year, reaching $122 million. The year witnessed an expansion in AviLease’s portfolio, reaching 202 owned and managed aircraft, leased to over 50 airline companies in more than 30 countries. 

The total value of the company’s assets stabilized at $9.3 billion. AviLease maintained a 100 percent fleet utilization rate, reflecting the resilience of its business model, the efficiency of its asset management, and the strength of its strategic relationships with airlines around the world.

AviLease concluded purchase agreements for aircraft from Airbus, including the A320neo family and A350F, and Boeing 737 aircraft, aiming to enhance its future asset portfolio with modern, fuel-efficient aircraft. This step will contribute to supporting future growth and meeting increasing customer demand for the latest aircraft, aligning with the Kingdom’s ambitions to become a leading global aviation hub.

AviLease strengthened its prestigious credit standing by obtaining a strong Baa2 credit ratings from Moody’s and BBB from Fitch, reflecting its financial solidity, managerial discipline, and efficiency in managing leverage. The company also successfully issued senior unsecured bonds worth $850 million last November under Regulation 144A/RegS. This issuance contributed to diversifying its funding sources and enhancing its financial flexibility.

Commenting on the results, AviLease CEO Edward O’Byrne said: “This exceptional performance reflects the quality of the company’s investment portfolio, the strength of its partnerships with airlines, and its strategic focus on responsibly deploying capital into highly sought-after, efficient, modern aircraft assets.”

He added: “As aviation markets continue to grow, AviLease is strategically positioned to continue its expansion plans and deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders, contributing to the Kingdom’s ambitions.”

Throughout 2025, AviLease continued to play a pivotal role in the Kingdom’s growing aviation sector and contributed directly to the launch and scaling of the new national carrier, Riyadh Air, by completing a sale and leaseback transaction for a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which thereby became the first aircraft to join the airline’s fleet.

AviLease also established a strategic partnership with Hassana Investment Co. This partnership aims to provide an opportunity for local and international investors to enter the aircraft financing asset class and benefit from AviLease’s technical expertise and operational capabilities to support partnership growth and enhance performance. 

Hassana Investment Co. has agreed to acquire an initial portfolio of 10 modern aircraft from AviLease.