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  • India Saudi Arabia hold first meeting of High-Level Task Force on Investments

    India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday discussed various opportunities for bilateral investments in diverse areas in the public and private sectors, including refining and petrochemical plants, new and renewable energy, and power.  They reviewed measures aimed at promoting two-way investments in a mutually beneficial manner at the first meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia High-Level Task Force on Investments, co-chaired by the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra and the Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the virtual mode.

  • Saudi Arabia to acquire logistics, sustainment systems in US foreign military sale

    The possible sale includes follow-on logistics support and services, Joint Mission Planning Software hardware and support, KIV-77/78 cryptographic devices and support, spares and repair parts, consumables and accessories, repair and return support, calibration support and test equipment, ground and personnel equipment, classified and unclassified software and software support, classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, US Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services.

  • China’s Baosteel ups investment in Saudi steel plate venture to $1B

    Baosteel, a subsidiary of the world’s largest steelmaker, China Baowu Steel Group, said in Shanghai Stock Exchange statement that it will have a 50% stake in the Saudi venture, based in the kingdom’s special economic zone Ras Al-Khair Industrial City on the northeast coast of the country. The venture will process commodities and supply construction, gas, oil and shipping industries across the Middle East and North Africa, Baosteel said in the statement.

  • Saudi Investors Acquire Crowd Analyzer to Boost Innovation and Expand Data Analysis Markets

    Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri, the official spokesperson for the investment group, commented, “Crowd Analyzer’s growth and innovation potential make it an attractive investment. The company’s innovative AI technology and focus on the Arabic language align perfectly with our vision of empowering high-growth tech companies in the region. We believe the acquisition will accelerate the company’s expansion and development of a broader range of data solutions, ultimately benefiting businesses throughout the Kingdom.”

  • First AI Center in Saudi Banking sector Introduced by Riyadh Bank

    Riyad Bank has marked a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s digital banking landscape with the inauguration of the Center of Intelligence, the kingdom’s pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) hub within the banking sector. This innovative initiative, unveiled on July 23, underscores the bank’s commitment to advancing operational efficiency and enhancing customer experiences through cutting-edge AI technologies. 

  • Saudi Arabia turns to Kuwait for fuel oil in rare move to meet summer demand

     Saudi Arabia imported fuel oil from Kuwait for the first time in more than two years in July to help meet peak summer power demand while discounted supplies from Russia fell, according to trade sources and shipping data. Imports of Kuwaiti high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) exceeded 180,000 metric tons (about 37,000 barrels per day), data from shipping analytics firms Kpler and Vortexa showed, the kingdom's first fuel purchase from Kuwait since May 2022.

  • Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Company Just Beat Revenue By 6.6%

    The second-quarter results for Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Company (TADAWUL:1111) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its performance. It was a workmanlike result, with revenues of ر.س353m coming in 6.6% ahead of expectations, and statutory earnings per share of ر.س3.25, in line with analyst appraisals. The analysts typically update their forecasts at each earnings report, and we can judge from their estimates whether their view of the company has changed or if there are any new concerns to be aware of. So we gathered the latest post-earnings forecasts to see what estimates suggest is in store for next year.

  • Al-Khateeb highlights Taif as a top tourism destination

    Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb highlighted Taif is one of the top tourist destinations in the Kingdom while emphasizing the ministry's commitment to strengthening partnerships with the private sector, the main driver of the tourism industry. As part of his tour across various regions of the Kingdom, coinciding with the Saudi Summer Program, Al-Khateeb visited Taif Province, accompanied by several ministry leaders on Wednesday.

  • 100 days to go until Saudi Arabia hosts historic WTA Finals in Riyadh

    The event is the season-ending crown jewel event on the Hologic WTA Tour featuring the Top 8 singles players and doubles teams, contesting a record prize pool.  The event will take place between November 2-9 at King Saud University in the capital. The event is part of the Saudi Tennis Federation’s ambition to inspire 1 million into tennis by 2030.

  • Saudi Factories Surpass 2023 Targets, Boosting Product Competitiveness

    Saudi factories are increasingly adopting automation to improve product quality and competitiveness while cutting costs. A total of 479 factories have completed the Smart Industry Readiness Index “SIRI” assessment, exceeding the Kingdom’s 2023 targets. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources started evaluating the second group of factories under the Future Factories Program in July 2023. This phase covers 260 factories, each with licensed capital over SAR 200 million ($53.3 million).