Saudi Arabia's Yamama Cement Co saw net profits fall 89.5 per cent YoY in 2Q17. Earnings contracted to SAR12.17m in the second quarter from SAR116.3m in 2Q16.

The decrease in net profits was attributed to lower sales following a decrease in local demand. Total sales decreased by 30.6 per cent to SAR194.7m in 2Q17 from SAR280.4m in 2Q16.