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The National Center for Palms and Dates announces that Saudi products have entered 1,500 global retail branches, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as the world’s leading exporter of dates within the framework of Vision 2030.

US stock indices closed lower on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all declining. Learn more about the closing figures and their economic impact on the markets.

Oil prices saw a slight increase in trading on Friday, with Brent crude rising 0.58% to $64.13, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose to $59.44 a barrel.

Fitch Ratings affirms the Kingdom’s credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, praising the strength of its financial position and the growth of non-oil revenues within the objectives of Vision 2030.

European stocks closed lower, with the Stoxx 600 index down 0.03%, and Germany's DAX and France's CAC posting varying losses amid investor anticipation.

Follow the latest developments in London's financial markets, where the pound sterling rose against the dollar and the euro, while the FTSE 100 index closed slightly lower in today's trading.

Follow today's oil prices as Brent crude rose 1.04% to $64.42 a barrel. Learn more about the rise in US crude and the market outlook for the fourth week.

The Enforcement and Liquidation Center “Enfaz” is launching a guide to the work of joint funds liquidators via a survey platform, setting strict controls to enhance transparency and protect the rights of parties.

The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources held talks with the ministers of Sudan, Mauritania and Argentina during the International Mining Conference in Riyadh to promote investments and develop the sector.

European stocks and the Stoxx 600 index retreated from record highs, pressured by a decline in mining stocks affected by the drop in gold, amid mixed performance in defensive sectors.