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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Contributes $100 Million for Syria’s Stabilization Efforts: Raqqa and Areas of Northeast Syria Liberated from ISIS
Saudi Arabia has announced that it has contributed $100 million for Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS-supported stabilization projects in areas liberated from ISIS in northeast Syria, the largest Coalition contribution to date for these liberated areas. “This substantial contribution will play a critical role in the Coalition’s efforts to revitalize communities, such as Raqqa, that […]
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Al Widyan is Saudi Arabia’s Next PIF-Backed ‘City Within a City’ Planned for Riyadh
A new Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed “city within a city” is being planned for North Riyadh, according to a report in the English-language daily Arab News. The development – called Al Widyan – will include residential, commercial, retail and leisure facilities on a 7 million square meter site to the north of the capital, and will […]
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Saudi Arabia Forms New ‘Higher Committee for Hydrocarbon Affairs’ to Oversee Oil and Gas Sectors
Saudi Arabia plans to form “a higher committee for hydrocarbons,” which will fall under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency. The decision for the creation of a body to oversee the oil and gas sectors was approved in a cabinet meeting chaired by King Salman. “The […]
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Future Mega-City NEOM in Saudi Arabia Receives First High-Profile Holiday Visitor: King Salman
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman arrived yesterday for a holiday in NEOM, the $500 billion future city in the remote northwest corner of the Kingdom near Egypt. It is not known where or for how long the King will stay in NEOM, but according to Reuters, the first contracts awarded for the new city were for 5 […]
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Reports: Houthis Thwarted in Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker
Iran- backed Houthi rebels in Yemen were foiled in an attack in international waters on a Saudi oil tanker, the Saudi Gazette and major news services report. As a result of the “immediate intervention of the [Saudi-backed] Coalition’s fleet” the oil tanker only “sustained minimal damages” in the waters off of port city Hodeidah, the Saudi Press […]
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Report: Saudi Aramco Mulls Stake in SABIC
Saudi Aramco has invited banks to pitch for an advisory role on the potential acquisition of a strategic stake in Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC), two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Riyadh-listed SABIC, the world’s number-four chemical firm, is 70 percent owned by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s top sovereign […]
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ACWA Power to Build 100MW Solar Project in South Africa Following Major Investment Announcements from Saudi, UAE
ACWA Power says it will begin construction this year on a 100MW solar energy plant in South Africa as Saudi Arabia and the UAE announced that the two countries will invest a combined $20 billion into the country, according to reports. The 100MW Redstone concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) plant, whose construction had initially been scheduled […]
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Exclusive: Engineering Giant Bechtel Launches New Women’s Empowerment Program in Saudi Arabia
Global engineering and procurement giant Bechtel Corporation will launch a new pioneering program for women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia, set to be announced this month and rolled out this fall, SUSTG has learned. Working with Al Khaleej Training and Education organization, the program aims to increase women’s participation in the country’s workforce through training and […]
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Saudi Arabia Selected for MSCI Inclusion; Analysts Expect Significant Capital Inflows
Following years of effort by Saudi officials to increase transparency in its stock market, the Kingdom won inclusion into MSCI, Inc.’s highly sought-after emerging market index, expanding the asset class by as much as $600 billion for the Kingdom. The news, announced overnight in Saudi Arabia, was welcomed by Saudi officials and executives at the […]
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Saudi Ambassador to the United States Prince Khaled bin Salman Issues Statement on Hodaidah
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States HRH Prince Khaled bin Salman has issued a statement on Twitter concerning the recent moves by the Kingdom and its Arab allies on the port city of Hodaidah in Yemen, blasting the Iran-backed Houthi rebels for worsening the humanitarian situation in the war-torn country. Yesterday, Saudi Arabia and […]
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Saudi Arabia Expected to Cut Its Oil Prices to Asia for October
Saudi Aramco, the world’s top crude oil exporter, is expected to cut the official selling price (OSP) of all its crude grades for Asia in October, according to the survey of five refining sources. Three of these Reuters sources expect the flagship Saudi crude grade, Arab Light, to be priced $0.50 to $0.70 per barrel lower than the September prices. A cut of $0.70 would make Arab Light cost Asian refiners $2.00 per barrel above the Oman/Dubai average.
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Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector rakes in $1.84 billion in VC funding since 2018
According to the latest official report from the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at), Saudi Arabia’s financial technology startups have secured over $1.84 billion in venture capital investments since 2018. This significant achievement is largely attributed to the Fintech Saudi initiative, which has been a key driver of growth in the sector.
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Tawaref series: Saudi entrepreneurship license at a glance
Offering unique benefits not available in traditional licence tracks, the entrepreneurship licence is a one-of-a-kind opportunity designed to foster innovation and support startups. Entrepreneurs who are granted this licence gain access to reduced licensing fees, premium residency eligibility, and entry into one of the top business ecosystems of the world. Once you secure this licence, you are free to conduct business in Saudi Arabia; no other steps are required.
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Saudi Foreign Minister calls for intensifying Arab-Islamic efforts to stop Israeli violations
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest developments on the Palestinian issue and efforts to enhance joint Arab and Islamic actions aimed at restoring the legitimate rights of Palestine and its people, stopping Israeli violations, and supporting the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
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Ronaldo raves about life in Saudi Arabia and attractions like Red Sea, AlUla
Cristiano Ronaldo said adapting to Saudi Arabia was easy for him and his family as the football star gushed about his life in the Kingdom and its many attractions such as the Red Sea and the ancient Arabic oasis, AlUla. “To be honest, I am really happy to be there [Saudi Arabia],” Ronaldo, who plays for the Saudi football club, Al Nassr, said in an interview with former Portuguese footballer, Rio Ferdinand.
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Saudi camel leather market valued at $98.7 million annually
The Saudi Fashion Commission highlighted the cultural dimension and national heritage related to camel products and the extent of their benefits in the world of contemporary fashion. The current potential of the camel leather market in Saudi Arabia stood at approximately $98.7 million annually. Based on the current camel population in Saudi Arabia, 2,800 tons of camel hair can be produced annually worth $2 million, it was revealed in a research paper titled “Camels... contemporary fashion,” the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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SDAIA amends regulation for transferring personal data to outside Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced that amendments have been made to the regulation for transferring personal data to outside the Kingdom. This is aimed at clarifying the detailed provisions and procedures related to transferring personal data to outside the Kingdom in a way that ensures the availability of an appropriate level of protection for personal data and the privacy of its owners in other countries. This is in view of the fact that SDAIA is the competent authority supervising the implementation of the provisions of the law and regulations.
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Saudi Arabia seeks Chinese tech as it reinvents itself as car and automation hub
Key meetings in Guangzhou, capital of the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, will include discussions with GAC Group, a major electric vehicle (EV) maker, as well as lithium battery producer General Lithium and communication tech giant Huawei, the statement said.
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Saudi Arabia Launches a $266 Million Boulevard Business Park in Riyadh
The Boulevard Business Park, unveiled by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), is a visionary development within the Boulevard City and is designed to uplift Riyadh’s artistic and entrepreneurial landscape even further and propel Saudi Arabia’s flourishing creative economy. With an investment of over $266 million (SAR 1 billion), this pioneering project represents the first phase of an ambitious urban revitalization plan for the Boulevard District.
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Smalling set to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Fayha
Former England and Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is on the brink of joining Saudi Pro League club Al-Fayha. Smalling is poised to be a substitute for Roma on Sunday evening when his current club play against Juventus in Serie A.
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