Saudi Arabian shares closed 0.6 percent higher on Saturday after gains in the banking and petrochemical sectors. The all-share index ended at 6,253 points and the petrochemical sector added 0.7 percent to finish on 6,294 points. Petrochemical giant Saudi Basic Industries (SABIC) added 0.5 percent. The banking sector also climbed 0.1 percent, ending at 14,669 points.