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Saudi Arabia's benchmark Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) ended Tuesday's session down 1.7 percent, shedding 172 points to close at 9,952, its lowest closing level since April 2021, with total trading turnover reaching approximately SAR 3.8 billion. The index fluctuated between an intraday low of 9,941 points and a high of 10,116 points. Since the beginning of the year, it has lost around 540 points, equivalent to 5.1 percent.
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Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) carried more than 40.9 million passengers and transported 3.9 million tons of freight and 46,300 containers in the third quarter of 2026, according to a quarterly report, released by the Transport General Authority (TGA)
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ANKARA/TORONTO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - NATO allies Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in four areas, including defence and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said.The declaration is also expected to encompass the economy, looking to advance free trade talks between the countries, while boosting social and diplomatic ties. The countries would establish committees in all of the areas to draft action plans, the person said.
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UK and Gulf officials urged businesses to pursue investment opportunities under a landmark free trade deal without waiting for its final ratification
