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RIYADH: ��������Ƶ’s Tadawul All Share Index increased by 0.84 percent or 99.42 points to reach 11,948.79 points on Monday. 

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.9 billion ($1.3 billion), as 111 of the listed stocks advanced, while 117 retreated. 

The MSCI Tadawul Index also increased by 15.52 points, or 1.05 percent, to close at 1,500.07. 

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu dropped, losing 285.18 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 30,953.11 points. This comes as 32 of the listed stocks advanced while 51 retreated. 

The main index’s top performer, Zamil Industrial Investment Co., saw a 4.31 percent increase in its share price to close at SR33.90. 

Other top performers included Saudi Reinsurance Co., which saw a 4.20 percent increase to reach SR47.15, while the Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co.’s share price rose by 4.16 percent to SR23.52. 

Red Sea International Co. also recorded a positive trajectory, with share prices rising 3.89 percent to reach SR56.10. 

Kingdom Holding Co. also witnessed positive gains, with 3.75 percent reaching SR9.13. 

National Co. for Learning and Education was TASI’s worst performer, with the firm’s share price dropping by 3.94 percent to SR204.60. 

Aldrees Petroleum and Transport Services Co. followed with a 3.84 percent drop to SR120.20. Riyadh Cement Co. also saw a notable drop of 3.61 percent to settle at SR32.05. 

Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co. and MBC Group Co. were among the top five poorest performers, with shares declining by 3.52 percent to settle at SR17.56 and by 3.17 percent to sit at SR54.90, respectively. 

On the announcement’s front, Almujtama Alraida Medical Co. disclosed that Khabeer Althanyia Investment Co. — a major shareholder — has announced its intention to distribute and deposit its 630,673 shares in Almujtama Alraida, representing 6.64 percent of the company’s capital, into the investment portfolios of its current partners. 

The move, according to a filing on Tadawul, will result in changes to the list of the company’s major shareholders. 

Almujtama Alraida Medical Co.’s share price dropped 2.91 percent on Monday to settle at SR30.05. 

Najran Cement Co. announced that its shareholders approved the transfer of SR163.62 million from its statutory reserve, as reported in its financial statements for the year ending Dec. 31, 2023, to its retained earnings balance of SR138.15 million. 

The decision was made during the company’s extraordinary general meeting held on Dec. 22, according to a statement on Tadawul. 

Shareholders also approved the repurchase of up to 17 million shares to be held as treasury shares, citing the board’s view that the company’s stock is trading below its fair value. 

The share buyback will be financed through the firm’s resources, including cash balances or credit facilities, with the board authorized to complete the process within 12 months of the meeting date. 

The repurchased shares can be retained for a maximum of 10 years, after which the company will comply with applicable laws and regulations, the statement said. 

Najran Cement Co.’s share price saw a 1.22 percent dip on Monday to close at SR8.92.

RIYADH: Egypt is advancing its aviation sector with the ongoing development of Terminal 4 at Cairo International Airport, set to accommodate 30 million passengers annually.

According to a statement from the Cabinet, the “New Republic Air Gateway” project is expected to bolster the country’s tourism goals, improve traveler experiences, and position Egypt as an international aviation hub.

This year, the government announced plans to involve the private sector in airport management, including a global tender for Cairo International.

Egypt’s aviation sector also improved 36 spots to 27th in the 2024 edition of the Air Transport Infrastructure Index, aligning with Vision 2030’s focus on sustainable development, innovation, and global competitiveness.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, during a meeting at the New Administrative Capital, reviewed progress on the project alongside Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny. The session focused on the terminal’s specifications, implementation strategy, and potential to reshape the African nation’s aviation and tourism landscapes.

“Airport development works come within the framework of presidential directives to upgrade the Egyptian airport system, raise its capacity and improve the level of services provided to passengers,” he said.

At the meeting, Madbouly emphasized the importance of creating world-class facilities to accommodate rising traveler numbers. 

El-Hefny outlined the project’s phased execution, with completion expected within four to five years. He also revealed that negotiations are underway with international firms specializing in airport construction and management to ensure world-class execution. 

The minister emphasized the cutting-edge features of the new terminal, including its ability to initially handle 30 million passengers annually, with expansion potential to 40 million. 

In September 2023, Cairo Airport Co. partnered with Pangiam, a trade and travel technology company, and signed two agreements to develop the new terminal. These deals, focused on enhancing the airport’s operations with advanced technology, include a feasibility study to incorporate emerging technologies and deliver a seamless travel experience.

The terminal will feature a state-of-the-art runway equipped with advanced navigation and lighting technologies that meet international standards. 

Once operational, Terminal 4 is expected to elevate Cairo International Airport’s global status, making it a hub for regional and international travel.