RIYADH, 7 May 2006 — SABB opened recently a new branch in Najran in a move to strengthen its presence near its customers. Atef Mufti, SABB network senior manager, said that the new branch is a part of the bank’s plan for geographical expansion nationwide for “our services to be accessible by all our customers, in addition to alleviating the pressure on other branches in the area.” “The new branch is designed in line with other SABB branches in the Kingdom on a structured basis that would help customers perform their trabsactions smoothly and efficiently,” Mufti said. The Najran branch has been provided with the necessary channels to satisfy customers’ requirements in the area to reflect the SABB theme “local vision, international expertise.”