On August 19, 2026, Saudi Ceramics Company announced that a fire broke out on the evening of August 18, 2026, at one of the electrical substations supplying a tile production line at its tile factories in the Second Industrial City in Riyadh. The fire was fully extinguished by Civil Defense teams, with no injuries or fatalities reported. The incident caused a disruption to the production operations of the affected line, though the Company confirmed it holds comprehensive insurance coverage for the impacted property and facilities. The Company is currently coordinating with relevant parties to assess the technical, operational, and financial damage, and will disclose any material financial impact once assessments are complete. The expected resumption date for production at the affected line will be announced following the completion of the required technical works and safety procedures.

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