RIYADH: Saudi water desalination company Acwa saw a 28 percent year-on-year drop in its profits in the first half of 2026, with its CEO citing the “pace of the market” as a factor. Over a period which saw major upheaval across the Middle East thanks to the ongoing US-led war with Iran, the firm posted a net profit of SR653 million ($173.90 million) compared with SR909 million for the same period in 2025.

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco reported second-quarter adjusted net income of $33.4 billion, up 33 percent year on year, as the state oil giant weathered unprecedented disruption through…

Saudi Aramco reported a 44% year-on-year jump in second-quarter net profit, beating analyst estimates as higher crude oil prices offset lower sales volumes. The oil giant said…