RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index ended lower on Wednesday, falling 23.96 points, or 0.21 percent, to close at 11,559.27.
The total trading turnover for the main index stood at SR7.62 billion ($2.03 billion), with 619.4 million shares traded. A total of 60 stocks advanced, while 191 declined.
The MT30 Index, which tracks the top 30 companies by market capitalization, also slipped 1.75 points, or 0.12 percent, to 1,507.62.
In contrast, the Nomu parallel market gained 172.63 points, or 0.68 percent, to close at 25,693.25, with 47 gainers and 41 losers.
Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co. was the day’s best performer, climbing 3.03 percent to SR59.60. It was followed by Naqi Water Co., which rose 2.71 percent to SR56.95, and Al Babtain Power and Telecommunication Co., which increased 2.50 percent to SR61.50.
Middle East Pharmaceutical Industries Co. gained 2.13 percent to SR134, while Naseej International Trading Co. advanced 2.03 percent to SR90.30.
On the downside, Chubb Arabia Cooperative Insurance Co. recorded the sharpest fall, slipping 3.87 percent to SR39.70. Saudi Printing and Packaging Co. dropped 3.66 percent to SR10.79, while Emaar the Economic City fell 3.55 percent to SR13.30.
Saudi Reinsurance Co. decreased 3.05 percent to SR49.98, and Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co. shed 3.02 percent to SR5.13.
On the announcement front, Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. announced developments regarding the binding share sale and purchase agreement between Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
The company said the agreement involves the transfer of marketing rights for products currently held by Sumitomo and its affiliates to Saudi Aramco and its subsidiaries.
The company confirmed that it has entered into related agreements to finalize the amendments required under the “Omnibus Amendment Agreement.”
Petro Rabigh shares closed 0.26 percent lower at SR7.70.
Meanwhile, Saudi Vitrified Clay Pipes Co. said that the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones approved a waiver of the lease agreement to Al-Muthahidah Al-Manaqiyah Industries Co., making its SR45 million factory sale binding.
The financial impact will be reflected in the third quarter of 2025, the company said.
SVCP shares closed 0.86 percent lower at SR27.76.
In addition, Thimar Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing Co. announced filing a legal lawsuit before the Securities Disputes Resolution Committee against Middle East Financial Investment Co., the manager of the Saudi Film Fund, in connection with a previously signed SR37.5 million investment agreement.
The company said the disputed amount remains recorded as a debit balance and will be reclassified once a ruling is issued.
Thimar Advertising’s shares closed 0.69 percent lower at SR15.82.
