Saudi Arabia's Al Rashed Cement has signed an agreement with Northern Region Cement Co (NRCC) to facilitate marketing and distribution of NRCC’s white cement. The value of the one-year contract will be determined based on market price, according to a statement to the stock exchange.

NRCC reported a loss of SAR6.69m (US$1.78m) in 2Q18, compared with a profit of SAR8.26m for the year-ago period. In the 1H18, the company recorded a SAR5.23m net loss.