VOL. XXXVII

NO. 17

24-JANUARY-1994

Saudi Arabia

SABIC Doubles Stake In New Saudi Development Company

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has doubled its stake to 10%in the SR500mn ($133mn) capital of a new company, under formation, known as theSaudi Development Company. Based in Buraydah-Wasat, the new venture will engagein petrochemical, mining and food projects.