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Retail brief
Thursday, 29 October 2026 · Jumada I 18, 1448 AH |
Stores, spending and the Gulf consumer
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Retail in Saudi Arabia · 2 min read
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Nahdi lifts Q3 profit 6.6%, Commerce Ministry details new Commercial Transactions Law, as Houthi attacks on the Kingdom escalate |
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Today at a glance
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Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia's largest refinery; missiles intercepted toward Eastern Province and Taif
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US orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid airport disruption
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Commerce Ministry unveils 8 axes of new Commercial Transactions Law
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The lead story
Commerce Ministry unveils eight axes of new Commercial Transactions Law
What happened The law covers the merchant, the store, accounting records, commercial contracts including sale, supply, commercial agency and brokerage, and negotiable instruments such as bills and cheques.
Why it matters The law may require you to review supply and agency contracts and record-keeping practices.
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◆ Sector leaders
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Nahdi Medical Q3 net profit up 6.6% to 171.8 million riyals
Revenue rose 9.4% to 2.69 billion riyals, with healthcare sales up 23.9% and regional operations up 31.4%, while gross margin declined on segment mix and profit fell 20.2% quarter on quarter. Shares rose 7.48% to 89.10 riyals; SNB Capital called the results in-line.
Why it matters: Nahdi's healthcare and regional growth may signal rising competitive pressure on your health and wellness categories.
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◆ Regulation
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◆ Saudi Arabia: security & major events (2)
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US orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia
The embassy said Houthi attacks hit civilian airports and critical infrastructure, causing severe travel disruption; King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh partially reopened, while Jeddah and Dammam operate with delays and cancellations.
Why it matters: Airport disruption may delay your air freight and weigh on tourism and consumer spending.
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◆ Worth reading
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