The net profit of Saudi cement producer Yamama Cement Company (YCC) rose to 145.9m Saudi riyals (US$38.9m/€30.6m) for the third quarter of 2006, up from 134.8m riyals (US$$35.9/€28.3m) a year ago.

Cement demand contracting sharply in USA
Weak business and consumer confidence, amid economic uncertainty, is weighing heavily on demand ...