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Saudi Aramco Considers IPO, but Scope of Listing Unknown
As Saudi Arabia appears to actively consider a potential IPO for its state-owned oil company, Saudi Aramco, two conflicting reports emerged today about the potential scope of the offering. On Thursday of last week, Saudi Arabia’s deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman told the Economist in an interview that he was optimistic about the potential […]
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Saudi Stocks Hit 4-Year Low as Global Markets Shudder at China’s Second Halt in Trading This Week
Saudi Arabia’s stock market has continued a tumultuous start to the new year, with the Kingdom’s benchmark index falling another 4.8 percent on Thursday to a four-year low. According to the Financial Times, the drop this year has totaled 10.6 percent, and leaves it 44 per cent weaker than its post financial crisis peak in 2014. The TASI […]
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Video Released Shows Timelapse Construction on Riyadh’s Metro Project
A recently released video by the leading construction partners on Riyadh’s metro project highlighted the progress made on the mega-project that will change the way the city’s residents get around. In October, the Riyadh metro project hit a major milestone as a consortium led by Spanish construction giant FCC said it has completed the drilling […]
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GE secures $1b contract to produce gas and steam turbines to power more than 500,000 homes in Saudi Arabia
GE has been awarded what the company called a “landmark contract” with Saudi Arabia valued at nearly US$1 billion for the engineering, construction and provision of gas turbine services for the Waad Al Shamal combined cycle power plant of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC). The plant, scheduled for completion in 4 years, will support the phosphate mining […]
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An ‘Islamic NATO?’ Recently Formed Defense Coalition Faces Challenges in Fighting Extremism
Writing in Al Monitor, Washington-based analyst Fahad Nazer comments that Saudi Arabia may be aiming to form an Islamic NATO of sorts, in part because of the turmoil and instability surrounding the Kingdom from virtually all sides. Saudi Arabia’s government sees a more active foreign policy as essential, especially in the absence of a physical American presence in the region. “For much of […]
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McKinsey & Company Publishes 165-Page Analysis of ‘Saudi Arabia Beyond Oil’
McKinsey & Company, the top-tier global consulting firm with offices in Riyadh and across the Middle East, published an in-depth report on the Saudi Economy and the opportunities for the Kingdom beyond oil. The report, produced by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) and available on McKinsey’s website to the public (executive summary here, full report […]
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New Saudi Ambassador to United States HH Abdullah Al-Saud Addresses U.S. Business Community at First Public Event
HH Prince Abdullah Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to the United States, gave his first public remarks as ambassador to the U.S. business community on Friday at an event at the U.S Chamber of Commerce, co-hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, the Saudi Committee for International […]
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Syrian Rebels Summit As Riyadh Eyes Political Solution
Rebel factions in Syria’s bloody 4-year civil war meet in Saudi Arabia this week for a conference as Riyadh looks for a political solution to the crisis. Around 100 representatives of the Syrian opposition representing 70,000 “moderate rebels” in the fight held the first meeting of its kind in the Saudi capital. Western nations have observer status at […]
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State Sovereign Wealth Funds Pull Out ‘At Least $19bn’ in Assets from Managers in 3Q 2015
Sovereign Wealth Funds are drawing down on their assets held by managers at an alarming rate, with estimates from some providers putting the amount at $19bn in the third quarter of this year alone, according to reports. A Financial Times report (link here to the same story in CNBC) cites the data provider eVestment as saying the drawdown […]
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Jadwa Investment: A ‘Mixed Picture’ for Domestic Economic Activity in October 2015 Data
Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment’s December 2015 Saudi Chartbook finds a ‘mixed picture’ for Saudi domestic economic activity. While data on consumer spending pointed to healthy growth, PMI fell to its lowest point on record. The Data also show the first positive net monthly change to government accounts with SAMA: Real Economy: October data showed a mixed picture for domestic […]
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Saudi clubs prepare lucrative offer as Salah nears end of Liverpool contract
Liverpool fans are bracing for a pivotal moment, as Mohamed Salah edges closer to a potential career-defining decision. The Egyptian superstar, integral to Liverpool’s success over the past eight seasons, is reportedly the subject of significant interest from Saudi Arabia’s wealthiest football clubs. With his contract expiring at the end of this season, the prospect of a lucrative offer from the Middle East is looming large.
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India’s EV maker Wardwizard Innovations to form joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Indian electric vehicle maker Wardwizard Innovations and Mobility (WARW.BO), opens new tab announced on Friday it received a letter of intent to form a joint venture in Saudi Arabia, aiming to establish an assembly plant and an EV cell plant in the kingdom. The assembly plant will initially focus on producing electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers, with plans to expand in the future to include electric bus production.
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FE moves Saudi doubleheader to Jeddah
Formula E will move its Saudi Arabia doubleheader event from Diriyah to Jeddah for the upcoming 11th season of the all-electric open-wheel series. The anticipated move from Diriyah will see the series use a modified version of the Jeddah Corniche circuit, which has been used by Formula 1 for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix since 2021.
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Young Saudi paves way in tech, artificial intelligence
His internship at Takamul Technologies in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in his career. Tasked with resolving a critical issue on the company’s website, he reduced the load time of the 3D section from a cumbersome 70MB to a lightning-fast 100KB. “This impressive feat earned me a part-time job offer from the CEO, a rare opportunity for an intern,” he said. “It was a confidence boost (to have) my abilities recognized in a professional setting.”
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Greece and Saudi Arabia in Talks to Avert Massive Oil Spill from Stricken Tanker
The tanker remains on fire, and with each passing day, the risk of its 1 million barrels of oil spilling into the sea is increasing. Private salvage companies have concluded that the conditions are too dangerous to proceed with towing operations. With the private sector efforts stalled, Greece and Saudi Arabia are now holding talks to explore alternatives. One option being considered is to pump the oil directly out of the ship on-site. Another is to tow the vessel, despite the risks, to a Saudi port, likely Jeddah.
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Trump edges out Williams for Saudi Arabia title
World number one Judd Trump won a dramatic final frame on the black to beat Mark Williams and lift the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters title. The 35-year-old Englishman cleared up with a break of 72 to clinch the final 10-9 after Williams missed a red when 62 ahead. Trump, who was checking flights home at 4-0 down to Wu Yize in his first match of the tournament, claimed £500,000 for winning the first ranking event to be held in Saudi.
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Construction licenses drive investment surge in Saudi Arabia; Egypt secures 30% of total share in Q2
Construction permits led Saudi Arabia’s investment licenses in the second quarter of 2024, with 737 issued, representing 27 percent of the total, according to official data. Figures from the Kingdom’s Ministry of Investment quarterly report also revealed that this number represents a 32.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Saudi Arabia is aiming to increase foreign direct investment inflows by SR388 billion annually by the end of the decade, contributing 5.7 percent to GDP, as part of its Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy.
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Can Saudi Arabia Actually Afford Vision 2030?
In other words, the suggestion that Saudi Arabia is in trouble because it cannot make the ends of its planned budget meet is accurate—up to a point. The megaprojects can be delayed, as they have been before when the price environment was sub-optimal. Money can also be drawn from international debt markets where Saudi bonds appear to enjoy substantial popularity, not unlike Aramco shares. Oil-dependent economies, it seems, still draw investors in, transition and non-OPEC output growth notwithstanding.
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Al-Sisi, Saudi interior minister discuss bilateral relations, common challenges
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Sunday with Saudi Minister of Interior Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, and Minister of State and Member of the Saudi Cabinet, Essam Bin Saeed, in Cairo. The meeting was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfik, and the Saudi Ambassador to Egypt, Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini
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Saudi debt market growing rapidly, more issuance expected: FTA CEO
The Financial Academy’s (FTA) CEO Mana Alkhamsan said that the debt and financial derivatives market in the Kingdom is witnessing rapid development and is expected to play a vital role in diversifying funding sources and improving liquidity.
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