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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s seasonally adjusted real gross domestic product grew by 1.4 percent in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the previous three months, driven by non-oil activities, official data showed.  

RIYADH: Petrochemical giant Saudi Basic Industries Corp. saw an 84 percent year-on-year surge in net profit to SR2.18 billion ($564 million) in the second quarter of 2024, driven by higher margins and new zakat regulations. 

SEOUL — Saudi Vice Minister of Commerce and CEO of the National Competitiveness Center (NCC) Dr. Eman Al-Mutairi noted that the Kingdom allows 100% foreign ownership in most business sectors, a significant factor in attracting international investment.