Tadawul to close for Saudi Foundation Day on Feb. 23
The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) announced that the market will be closed on Sunday, Feb. 23, on the occasion of the Saudi Foundation Day.
Trading activities are set to resume on Monday, Feb. 24.
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