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Senior US Delegation in Riyadh for Talks Shows Commitment, Official Tells Al Arabiya
Senior US officials from the Biden administration are in Riyadh this week for security meetings to discuss Iran and other mutual defense concerns, with one official telling reporters that the meetings demonstrate a commitment to the region despite the narrative in the media that the U.S. is seeking to distance itself from the region.
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LEAPing forward in an increasingly tech-focused Saudi Arabia, Riyadh as a global events destination, and much more
The 966 Episode 75! The hosts discuss the recently-concluded LEAP conference and exhibition in Riyadh and how Saudi Arabia is increasingly becoming a leader in the space in the region. They also discuss how Riyadh is, in general, becoming a more attractive destination for global events, a concept once difficult to imagine before the Kingdom […]
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The 966 exclusive interview with Bechtel Saudi Arabia Managing Director Jacob Mumm on the company’s active role at Neom, the Riyadh metro, and its storied history in the Kingdom
In Episode 73 this week, The 966 features an exclusive conversation with Jacob Mumm, Managing Director for Bechtel Saudi Arabia. Bechtel’s role in over 300 major projects throughout 80 years in Saudi Arabia, including the world’s largest single industrial development project at Jubail, the ambitious Riyadh Metro project, “The Spine” at Neom, Ras Al Khair, […]
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Oil Continues Fall to $76 on Brent as Aramco Cuts Prices for Asia and Europe
Saudi Arabia cut oil prices for its main market of Asia and for Europe, “signaling that demand remains sluggish as economies slow and coronavirus cases in China surge,” according to Bloomberg.
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Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power to build 1.5 GW wind plant in Uzbekistan
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power is set to build a sizable 1.5 GW wind energy plant in Uzbekistan, signing power purchase agreements and investment agreements to build the Kungrad wind farm in Karakalpakstan—previously known as the Karakalpakstan Wind IPP.
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Riyad Capital Sees 2022 Non-Oil Economy Growth in Saudi Arabia at 5.2% in 2022 and 4.3% in 2023
Saudi-based investment bank Riyad Capital said Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy is projected to grow of 5.2% in 2022 and 4.3% in 2023, Hans Peter Huber, Chief Investment Officer, said in a report.
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Lucid Teases ‘Gravity’, its First SUV with Seating for Seven, Targeting 2024 for Launch
Lucid Motors today revealed ‘Gravity’, its first SUV with seating for up to seven people that “reimagines utility — and sport — like never before,” the company said on its website and in a promotional video on YouTube.
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Reem Philby and Alan Morrissey Set to Embark on ‘Heart of Arabia’ expedition, a 1,300km journey across Saudi Arabia
In Episode 64, The 966 interviews Reem Philby and Alan Morrissey, two of the four team members set to embark on the ‘Heart of Arabia’ expedition, a 1,300km journey across Saudi Arabia following the route of Harry St John (Abdullah) Philby that took place 105 years ago. Philby and Morrissey join The 966 to discuss […]
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Sustainability in Saudi Arabia with expert Jeffrey Beyer, the Red Sea’s latest developments, and more – The 966 Episode 63
Episode 63! The hosts welcome Jeffrey Beyer, Managing Director, Zest Associates, a Dubai-based consultancy that develops sustainability solutions for governments and private companies for the low carbon economy. First, the hosts discuss Richard’s one big thing this week, which is Saudi Arabia’s forthcoming Saudi Games, the largest single sporting event ever in Saudi Arabia. Lucien’s […]
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Brooks Koepka Wins First LIV Golf Jeddah Event, Overcomes Uihlein on 3rd Playoff Hole
Brooks Koepka holed his birdie putt on the third playoff hole to win the LIV Golf Invitational-Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on Sunday and claim his first victory on the tour.
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Saudi Economic ‘Overheating’ Fears Emerge as Constraint
The economic makeover, known as Vision 2030, has been hitting some snags eight years after being unveiled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Al-Jadaan has previously acknowledged that there may be delays or acceleration for some projects.
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Sullivan plans talks in Saudi Arabia, Israel amid tensions over Rafah
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan plans to travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this weekend amid the rising tensions over the Israeli military operation in Rafah, three U.S. and Israeli officials with knowledge of the plans tell Axios.
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Saudi Arabia ‘conservative’ on oil revenue as it pares back Vision 2030 plans
Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on Tuesday, Jaadan warned that being a resource-rich country was a curse as well as a blessing because being dependent on one commodity such as oil can hold a country "hostage" to the volatility of global demand and prices. "We are not complacent; obviously we need to push through the momentum of reforming and transforming our economy, but we see the results," he added.
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Sunak: British, Saudi trade exchange crosses $21 billion
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed that trade exchange between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia exceeded 17 billion pounds ($21 billion). “Today we are launching the next phase of the deep and growing partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. Over the next two days, we will hear from Saudi leaders and companies about how to make Vision 2030 a reality, and the tremendous opportunities it presents to all of us,” he said while addressing, through a video conference, the opening session of the GREAT Futures Initiative Conference, which kicked off at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh on Tuesday.
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Saudi Arabia expands PPP pipeline
Speaking at the MEED Mena Construction Summit in Riyadh, Badr said that NCP has a “healthy pipeline” of over 200 approved projects in different stages of development. He noted that another 300 projects are currently under review. It is understood that the pipeline includes more than 180 schools, following the award of contracts to develop and operate 60 schools each in Jeddah and Medina in 2020 and 2022. “New sectors like healthcare and education have been opened up for public-private partnerships beyond the traditional water and power sectors,” said Badr.
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Seven and Qiddiya combine to form Saudi entertainment giant
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) and Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) are combining to become a lifestyle and entertainment giant in Saudi Arabia. Seven, a wholly owned public investment fund (PIF) company, has now become a wholly owned subsidiary of Qiddiya, which remains wholly owned by the PIF. By transferring ownership of Seven to Qiddya, the PIF aims to enhance the offerings of both companies and support its wider strategy for the entertainment, leisure and sports sector.
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Saudi Arabia Diversifying Air Defenses And Boosting Local Industries
Lockheed Martin awarded two subcontracts to Saudi Arabia’s defense industry in February. Under these subcontracts, Saudi companies will manufacture the interceptor canister and missile round pallet for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system. These subcontracts make Saudi Arabia the first country outside the United States to produce THAAD components locally.
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Unemployment rate in Saudi Arabia’s labor market at 8.6 percent, women’s participation reaches 34.2 percent
The unemployment rate dropped from 12.8 percent in 2017 to 8.6 percent in the third quarter of 2023
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Saudi cement sales up 13% YoY in April
Saudi Arabian cement sales increased by 12.5 per cent YoY in April 2024 but fell 18.4 per cent compared to the previous month. According to Aljazira Capital, domestic cement dispatches in April stood at 2.92Mt, compared to 2.6Mt in the same month in the previous year, due to the base month having 11 extra days of Ramadan. The 18.4 per cent MoM decrease was due to the Eid Al-Fatir holidays. Total cement and clinker exports in April 2024 came in at 554,000t, down 30 per cent on the 790,000t seen in April 2023.
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Biden Moves Forward on $1 Billion in New Arms for Israel
The Biden administration notified Congress on Tuesday that it was moving forward with more than $1 billion in new weapons deals for Israel, U.S. and congressional officials said, a massive arms package less than a week after the White House paused a shipment of bombs over a planned Israeli assault on Rafah.
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