Closing Bell: Saudi Main Market Gains To Close At 12,105 Points

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index edged up on Monday, gaining 34.87 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 12,104.69. 

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.43 billion ($1.71 billion), as 137 of the listed stocks advanced, while 94 retreated.  

The MSCI Tadawul Index also increased by 1.07 points, or 0.07 percent, to close at 1,510.91. 

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu dropped, losing 190.29 points, or 0.61 percent, to close at 30,864.09. This comes as 36 of the listed stocks advanced, while 43 retreated. 

Al Majed Oud Co. was the best-performing stock of the day, with its share price surging by 5.62 percent to SR158. 

Other top performers included SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co., which saw its share price rise by 5.42 percent to SR276, and Riyadh Cables Group Co., which saw a 5.17 percent increase to SR158.80. 

Al Mawarid Manpower Co. and Astra Industrial Group also saw a positive change, with their share prices surging by 5.17 percent and 5.05 percent to SR114 and SR195.40, respectively. 

United International Holding Co. saw the steepest decline of the day, with its share price easing 2.45 percent to close at SR183.40. 

Zamil Industrial Investment Co. and Nayifat Finance Co. both recorded falls, with their shares slipping 2.43 percent and 2.43 percent to SR36.15 and SR14.44, respectively. 

National Co. for Learning and Education and Saudi Electricity Co. also faced losses in today’s session, with their share prices dipping 2.27 percent and 2.25 percent to SR197.80 and SR16.54, respectively. 

On the announcement front, the Saudi Exchange announced the listing and trading of shares for Almoosa Health Co. on the main market starting Jan. 7. 

During the first three days of trading, daily price fluctuation limits will be set at plus or minus 30 percent, while static price fluctuation limits will also apply. 

From the fourth trading day onward, the daily fluctuation limits will revert to plus or minus 10 percent, and the static limits will no longer be enforced. 

In a separate development, Almujtama Alraida Medical Co. announced the signing of a credit facility agreement with Alinma Bank worth SR45 million. 

Alinma Bank saw a 0.17 percent decrease in its share price on Monday to settle at SR29.90.

The financing package includes an SR35 million revolving facility aimed at purchasing goods and an SR10 million revolving facility for capital expenditures. 

The credit facilities have a duration of three years and are secured by a promissory note. The objective of the financing is to support working capital requirements and fund capital expenditures, the company stated. 

Meanwhile, Mufeed Co. revealed the awarding of an SR41.5 million project focused on the development of concept, content, and execution of events aimed at reviving the Kingdom’s cultural and historical heritage. 

The contract, which is set to be signed on Jan. 20, will involve a legal entity as the counterparty. 

The project entails organizing unique activities designed to showcase and enhance the Kingdom’s rich historical and cultural narratives. 

Mufeed Co. saw a 2.93 percent increase in its share price by the close of Monday’s trading session to reach SR73.80.