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NYT Reports on Proposed $40B Saudi AI Investment
The New York Times’ Maureen Farrell and Rob Copeland report that Saudi Arabia is working with Wall Street banks to establish a $40 billion AI-focused investment fund.
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U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Visit Middle East this week Seeking Ceasefire Agreement
U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said, “The Secretary will discuss efforts to reach an immediate ceasefire agreement that secures the release of all remaining hostages, intensified international efforts to increase humanitarian assistance to Gaza, and coordination on post-conflict planning for Gaza, including ensuring Hamas can no longer govern or repeat the attacks of October 7.”
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OPEC and IEA Agree on Something
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA), two of the leading global energy forecasters, have long disagreed on demand growth. They agree on this however.
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Saudi Non-Oil Activity reaches 50% of GDP as Economy Continues to Diversify
Non-oil economic activity in Saudi Arabia contributed 50 percent to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product in 2023, the highest level ever, the Ministry of Economy and Planning said on Thursday. The total non-oil economy was worth $453 billion at constant prices, driven by continued growth in investment, consumption and exports.
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Already a Riyadh Centerpiece, KAFD CEO Gautam Sashittal Discusses Future Plans
Gautam Sashittal, CEO of King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), sits with Imogene Lillywhite of Zawya for an extensive interview outlining what is next for the exciting city hub.
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Al-Hilal’s Streak and Saudi Professional League Spending
Saudi Pro League league standings leader, Al-Hilal, just notched it’s 28th straight win to break the world record for most consecutive wins by a top-flight team.
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Saudi Arabia was The Second-Largest Arms Importer in the World from 2019 to 2023 — SIPRI DATA
Saudi Arabia was the second-largest arms importer in the world from 2019 to 2023, accounting for 8.4% of all imports, according to recent data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI).
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Gidori, a New Private Golf-Focused Community and Destination at NEOM, Announced with A Focus on Lush Landscaping
The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Gidori – an exclusive private golf community set amidst the breathtaking coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba – as the latest addition to NEOM, the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia, according to a press release.
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Ramadan Fasting Projected to Begin March 11, Muslims Worldwide Prepare
Based on the Islamic lunar calendar, the dates for Ramadan move through the year which can result in significantly different daily fasting periods depending on where you live. Since there are 12 lunar months superimposed over 12 solar months, Ramadan “moves back” about 11 days per solar year.
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Saudi Arabia Transfers 8% of Aramco to Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund
Saudi Arabia has moved a roughly $160 billion stake in its state oil giant Aramco into its main sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
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Saudi Arabia to host Sudan peace talks in next three weeks: US
Saudi Arabia will host fresh peace talks within the next three weeks on the war in Sudan, the United States said, calling Tuesday for both sides to "negotiate in good faith toward a ceasefire."
The discussions, which will be held in Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah, were announced on Monday at a France-backed international conference in Paris that raised more than two million euros for Sudan.
For over a year, the northeast African country has been ravaged by conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces, causing what the United Nations has called "one of the worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory."
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Saudi Arabia Seeks Data Law Balance: Streamlining Business While Upholding International Standards
Saudi Arabia's Proposed amendments to its Data Protection Law (DPL) could significantly impact international companies operating in the region. These changes focus on streamlining the process of transferring personal data outside the country, potentially offering greater flexibility and cost savings for businesses.
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Saudi independent musician takes road less traveled
As the music scene diversifies in Saudi Arabia, from psychedelic rock to electronic dance, young artist SOVL is bringing a new flavor to the mix. SOVL is a self-taught independent musician who was on a quest to create a top-notch, industry-standard album on his own that reflected his personal artistry and carried a meaningful narrative. He platformed a distinct blend of alternative, modern, and indie rock, all rooted in the DNA of guitar music. “As an independent musician, it’s a harder process than someone, say, signed to a label. But I try to take advantage of what I have,” he said.
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World Bank raises its forecast of Saudi economy growth to 5.9%
The World Bank raised its forecast for the growth of Saudi economy during the next year, 2025, by about 1.7% to 5.9%, compared to its previous forecast last January of 4.2%.
The bank reduced its expectations for the growth of Saudi economy during 2024 to 2.5%, compared to its expectations last January of 4.1%, a difference of 1.6%. -
Saudi Arabia favors internal political solution for Sudan crisis
Al-Khereiji made the remarks while participating, on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in the Paris Conference on Sudan on Monday. In his speech, the deputy minister emphasized that the Kingdom’s participation in the meeting is motivated by its keenness to activate international efforts and multilateral cooperation to achieve sustainable peace and security in Sudan. “The Kingdom also aims to complement the efforts made to resume the political process and alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people,” he said.
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Raytheon Saudi Arabia enters strategic partnership with GAMI
The initiatives include exploring the manufacturing and testing of a number of key components within the Kingdom’s Patriot air defence system - including the production of the Patriot missile launcher with Arabian International Company (AIC) for Steel, the manufacturing of the GEM-T missile canister with Zahid Industries, and the final assembly, integration, and testing of the Patriot GEM-T effector with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI).
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Saudi Arabia, GCC to see more rainfall due to warmer weather, cloud seeding: Experts
As climate change warms the oceans, Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf countries are set to experience bigger and more frequent rainstorms, experts say, while a surging number of cloud-seeding programs will enhance rainfall and boost freshwater reserves in the region.
In recent years, Saudi cities from Jeddah to Dammam have been hit by torrential downpours and thunderstorms and over the past few days, across the Gulf region, countries have experienced severe weather conditions, resulting in fatal floods and significant disturbances.
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Putin tells the Middle East to pull back from a catastrophic clash
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday urged all sides in the Middle East to refrain from action that would trigger a new confrontation which he warned would be fraught with catastrophic consequences for the region, the Kremlin said.Putin, who has forged much closer ties with the Islamic Republic since sending troops into Ukraine in 2022, spoke to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi by phone about what the Kremlin called "retaliatory measures taken by Iran."
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Microsoft turns to the Middle East for its latest bet on AI
Microsoft will invest $1.5 billion in Abu Dhabi’s G42, an artificial intelligence group that has faced questions over its ties to China.
The companies will collaborate on AI and digital infrastructure, in a move that sees Microsoft’s AI empire expand into the Middle East for the first time.
The move could attract sizeable scrutiny from regulators.
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Opinion: How Gaza war is pushing the region eastward
As the US has doubled down on its support for Israel since the Gaza conflict began in Oct. 2023, countries like China and Russia have opted not to follow suit. The frustration with the status quo is providing non-western power brokers with fresh incentives to forge a regional order that gives Washington less importance. At the very least, this discontent will likely accelerate the push for strategic autonomy from the west—aiming to establish a new regional order where less emphasis is placed on the US.
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