Over SR4.56 billion worth shares changed hands on Saturday.
Al-Rajhi Bank shares surged 0.7 percent to SR69. Saudi Hollandi Bank shares edged higher by 5 percent to SR27.20, while Banque Saudi Fransi share rose 3.63 percent to SR40.
Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) shares advanced by 1.64 percent to SR92.75.
The National Shipping Co. of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA) shares increased by 0.43 percent to SR11.80 as it announced the interim consolidated financial results on Saturday.
According to a statement on Tadawul's website, NSCSA's net profit, for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, totaled SR23.4 million compared to SR97 million for the corresponding quarter for the year 2010, a decrease of 75.8 percent.
Gross profit for the third quarter totaled SR16.4 million compared to SR101.6 million for the corresponding quarter for the year 2010, a decrease of 83.9 percent. Operating loss for the third quarter
totaled SR8.8 million compared to operating profit of SR78.2 million for the corresponding quarter for the year 2010.
