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For Saudi’s Troubled Housing Market, New Tax on Vacant Plots Could Spur Development, Lower Prices
In a big step for providing affordable housing to Saudi citizens, the Government has decided to impose a tax on the owners of vacant plots of land within city borders. The tax will incentivize development on these idle plots of real estate, either by the landowner or by encouraging the sale of the plots to those […]
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Video: Kentucky Senator and GOP Candidate for President in 2016 Rand Paul Says United States ‘Should Be Boycotting Saudi Arabia’
Kentucky Senator and future GOP candidate for President in 2016 Rand Paul says the United States “should be boycotting Saudi Arabia” in a speech to donors that was posted on YouTube. “Remember when South Africa was misbehaving? We organized a boycott of South Africa. We should be boycotting Saudi Arabia and not taking money from […]
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Is Saudi Arabia Moving Towards a Future Without Expatriate Workers?
Today in the Dubai-based newspaper The National, Gulf expert Theodore Karasik writes that Saudi Arabia is moving to provide more jobs for Saudis, and that under new King Salman, change is in the works for its troubled labor sector. The goal to stop relying on expatriate workers and to transition to a nearly all-Saudi workforce is […]
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U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and Missions in Dhahran and Jeddah Shut for Two Days as Authorities Eye Security Threats
The US Embassy in Riyadh and at its diplomatic missions Jeddah and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia suspended all consular services for two days over security fears. The announcement of the closures came through a special security message dated March 14th that said the U.S. facilities would be closed for the 15th and the 16th. The note […]
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Saudi Housing Minister Relieved of his Post – Report
Saudi Arabia’s Housing Minister Shwaish bin Saud Dhwaihi has been relieved of his post as minister of housing, following a royal order, according to reports. He will be replaced Essam bin Saad bin Saeed, Minister of State. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Housing was established by Royal Decree on March 25, 2011 by King Abdullah. In addition to managing Saudi Arabia’s […]
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Photo: World’s Largest Container Ship Docks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Press Agency reports that the CSC Globe, the world’s largest shipping vessel currently in operation has docked at the Red Sea port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to the BBC, the ship can carry 19,100 standard 20ft containers. “That’s estimated to be enough space for 156 million pairs of shoes, 300 million tablet computers or 900 […]
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PHOTO: Kerry Meets with King Salman in Saudi Arabia
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Riyadh today to meet with King Salman and other high-level Saudi officials. The Secretary’s “Full Schedule” of meetings is an opportunity for the Secretary to build rapport with new Saudi officials, a State Department spokesperson said. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) published this photo from today’s meeting […]
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‘Subtle Change of Energy Policymaker Line-Up’ Gives King Salman Firm Hand on Energy Policy, Report Says
When Saudi Arabia’s King Salman announced a shake-up of leadership shortly after ascending to the throne in January, one of the Kingdom’s most powerful positions – Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources – was left unchanged. Ali Al Naimi has been Minister for 20 years, and was CEO and President of Saudi Aramco for 12 years before […]
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Despite ‘Kafalah’ Lending Programs for SMEs, Saudi Banks Leave Startup Entrepreneurs Without Needed Funding
Saudi banks are making it difficult for startups get off the ground by decreasing loans to new entrepreneurs, according to a Bloomberg report, despite the fact that these loans are backed by a government SME Loan Guarantee Program. Deema Almashabi writes that entrepreneurs cannot count on receiving necessary startup capital because “banks are not lending to any startups […]
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Tadawul Up 11.2 Percent This Year, Funds Seen as Increasingly Bullish on Saudi Arabian Equities
After a rough second half of 2014, Saudi Arabia’s stock market, the Tadawul or TASI, has begun a bounce-back. The bourse is up 11.2 percent this year, and a recent Reuters survey of regional asset managers found bullishness in those polled about Saudi Arabia equities and the Tadawul. The current gains in Riyadh are the […]
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Zamil Industrial’s H1-24 accumulated losses hit 16.5% of capital; revenues cross $693mln
Zamil Industrial Investment Company logged net profits amounting to SAR 11.52 million in the first half (H1) of 2024, against net losses of SAR 197.90 million in H1-23. The group registered revenues valued at SAR 2.63 billion in H1-24, higher by 21.49% year-on-year (YoY) than SAR 2.16 billion, according to the financial results. Earnings per share (EPS) hit SAR 0.19 in the first six months (6M) of 2024, versus a loss per share of SAR 3.30 in H1-23.
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The Economic Impact of Generative AI Use: The Future of Work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
This study estimates that using generative AI to transform the way work is currently done in the Saudi private sector economy, excluding government agencies, can potentially unlock USD133.6 billion of productive capacity, equivalent to the size of its manufacturing industry. This estimate does not specify a timeframe for achieving this uplift but illustrates the potential gains for the economy should full adoption be achieved.
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Saudi Arabia claims qualifying win over China at Asia World Cup
Australia endured another disappointing evening in Asia’s World Cup qualifying on Tuesday as Graham Arnold’s side were held to a 0-0 draw by hosts Indonesia while Saudi Arabia claimed a late 2-1 win over China. Hassan Kadish’s 90th minute header earned victory for the 10-man Saudis, who moved onto four points from their opening two games in Group C of the third phase of qualifying
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Saudi Arabia among top global investment destinations, says Al-Falih
He explained that convincing international investors to invest their money in Saudi Arabia was not difficult, as investors were looking for a destination that offers several key factors, such as political and economic stability, predictability, a long-term vision, abundant opportunities, a strategic location and presence of local investors. Almost 87% of the 1,000 Vision 2030 initiatives have been implemented or are nearing completion. Saudi Arabia included more goals after completing the initial ones.
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Microsoft and partners to generate $24 billion in Saudi Arabia over next four years, says IDC study
Microsoft, along with its partners and cloud-utilizing customers, is projected to generate approximately $24 billion in additional revenue above the 2022 figures over the next four years, according to a recent study from IDC. The same research indicates that by 2026, Microsoft’s partner ecosystem will earn roughly $8 for every $1 of revenue generated by Microsoft’s cloud services. This presents significant opportunities for partners in the Kingdom to enhance their revenues, increase local content contributions, and expand their customer bases.
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Saudi proptech HissaTech raises $670,000 pre-Seed
Saudi PropTech startup HissaTech has announced raising $667,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by angel investors. The company aims to boost real estate investment in Saudi Arabia by enhancing its digital platform, which simplifies access to income-generating properties.
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Saudi nationwide initiative to replace old ACs
A Saudi government agency has launched a nationwide initiative to replace old air conditioners with new ones with the aim of boosting energy efficiency and cutting household consumption. Dubbed “Estbdal” (Replacement), the initiative is undertaken by the Saudi Energy Efficiency Centre in collaboration with other competent government bodies. More than 30 retailers, 350 showrooms and four Saudi plants are joining too.
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Saudi liquidity reaches $770bln by end of Q2
The current level, with a growth of SR238,150 million, is the highest, compared to the same period in 2023, when it amounted to SR2,660,556 million. The liquidity levels reflect the money supply in its broad and comprehensive concept (M3), according to data provided by the monthly bulletin of the Saudi Central Bank for July 2024.
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Saudi Arabia starts time planning for 2025 Hajj season
Saudi Arabia announced the start of time planning for the 2025 Hajj season, during a meeting held on Sept. 8 in Jeddah, under the auspicious of Prince Khalid Al Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of Makkah Province and Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee.
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Analysts predict growth despite Saudi GDP fall
Saudi Arabia’s year-on-year GDP fell again in the second quarter, according to adjusted government figures released this week, but analysts have said the quarterly increase shows the economy is nearing the end of its negative run. GDP was down 0.3 percent year on year in the second quarter, but has risen by 1.4 percent since the previous quarter.
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