CEO of Jarir Investment and Chairman of Jarir Marketing Co Muhammad al-Agil speaks at the Reuters Middle East Investment Summit in Riyadh October 26, 2009. Saudi-based bookstore and office supplies chain Jarir Marketing Co expects this year's fourth-quarter net profit to be higher than a year ago, and will add up to 19 stores by the end of 2013, al-Agil said. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

CEO of Jarir Investment and Chairman of Jarir Marketing Co Muhammad al-Agil speaks at the Reuters Middle East Investment Summit in Riyadh October 26, 2009. Saudi-based bookstore and office supplies chain Jarir Marketing Co expects this year's fourth-quarter net profit to be higher than a year ago, and will add up to 19 stores by the end of 2013, al-Agil said.

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