PETROCHEMICALS IN SAUDI ARABIA

Petrochemicals Sector in Saudi Arabia Remains Vital for Vision 2030 Aims

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The Petrochemicals sector in Saudi Arabia makes up 60% of the Kingdom's non-oil exports and remains vital to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 aims, according to a recent study on the sector released by Jadwa Investment.

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Crowds flock to Saudi Arabia’s first Comic Con

"The minute I stepped in, I couldn't believe this is happening here," she told CNN. "It's a big move for Saudi to have something like...

 

Oil Output

Saudi Arabia Breaks Records on Oil Exports and Output for Year

Saudi Arabia boosted oil exports and production last year to the highest monthly averages on record as the global crude market endured oversupply....

 

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Aramco IPO

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Will Saudi Arabia allow Pakistani general to command military alliance?

Appointing Sharif commander of the military alliance would enhance the credibility of the so-called Arab NATO. The alliance has carried out military exercises in the kingdom,...

 

Saudi-Iran

Israel’s defense minister says Iran wants to undermine Saudi Arabia

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Women's Gyms

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Saudi authorities plan to start granting licences for women’s gyms from the end of February, a senior official has said....

 

Women in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Aramco

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