The decrease was attributed to a number of reasons, including higher energy costs and raw material prices, combined with the fact that the company did not raise its end prices.
The board meeting appointed Abdullah al-Khateeb board chairman.
The company has two cement plants, one in Fuheis and another one in Rashadiyah, and has an export terminal in Aqaba.
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