Jan 31, 2013
Gulf investors are pouring billions of dollars into petrochemicals in Southeast Asia as they chase new consumers outside a flagging China. Read Article Cash-rich Gulf companies investing in petrochemicals in South East Asia
Dec 26, 2012
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's credit risk is poised for the biggest monthly drop in almost a year as the company benefits from higher Saudi economic growth expectations. Read Article Credit risk eases for Sabic debt
Nov 29, 2012
The head of the world's biggest petrochemicals company yesterday urged his Arabian Gulf-based rivals to spend more on technology to strengthen the industry. Read Article High-tech route is ‘the only way’ for petrochemicals industry
May 10, 2012
Long queues of lorries at the border between the UAE and Saudi Arabia may be a thing of the past when the two countries link their customs clearing systems later this year. Read Article Saudi customs link-up to cut delays at border
May 04, 2012
What's Up: The petrochemicals industry is facing better than expected in the global economic slowdown, even as profits come under pressure. Read Article Petrochems perform better than expected
Jan 27, 2012
What's Up: Investors may be disapptoined with Sabic's fourth quarter earnings decline, but it is unlikely to deter them. Read Article Sabic's profits fall but its value remains high
Oct 18, 2011
Markets Update: Saudi Arabia's stock market declined tracking global markets, but two individual stocks, Saudi Basic Industries Co and Jarir Marketing make decent gains. Read Article Sabic of Saudi sets the pace for traders
Jul 17, 2011
Markets Update: National Bank of Oman rises at the open as second quarter profit rises almost 14 per cent. In the UAE, markets were mixed, Abu Dhabi's index was up on Etisalat, while Dubai's was down slightly on low volume. Read Article Oman's national bank in the black for second quarter
May 22, 2011
Saudi shares lifted by petrochemicals sector after an oil report showed fuel consumption increased in April. Read Article Petrochemicals lead Saudi index up
May 18, 2011
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, the world's biggest petrochemicals maker, has signed a US$1 billion deal to make a speciality plastic in China. Read Article Sabic plans $1bn plastics plant in China
