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Sports Diplomacy in the Middle East: King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies to Host Live Broadcast May 19th
The King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) will host a live broadcast on Tuesday, May 19th at 3:00pm Washington, D.C. time (10:00 pm in Riyadh) on Sports Diplomacy in the Middle East, featuring speakers HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, president of the Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports (SAFEIS). The event […]
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‘Pockets of Demand’ Seen Returning for Oil as Suppliers Curb More to Boost Price
Areas of increased demand for oil are emerging as suppliers, lead by Saudi Arabia, cut additional output in hopes of boosting crude’s price, according to reports.
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Saudi Arabia’s coronavirus cases grow to 35,000
The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia exceeded 35,000 on Friday as the kingdom struggles to get to grips with rising numbers of new infections, Reuters reports.
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Analysis: Saudi Arabia Could ‘Emerge from the Pandemic Stronger, both Economically and Geopolitically’
In an opinion piece in Foreign Policy magazine, a former advisor to President Barack Obama and professor at Columbia University says it is likely that Saudi Arabia will emerge from the Coronavirus pandemic “stronger, both economically and geopolitically” and that its bold moves in oil markets created a win for the Kingdom.
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‘We are looking into any opportunity’, PIF Chief Says as Saudi Eyes Value Investments
Saudi Arabia’s head of its Public Investment Fund, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, said the fund is looking to make more value investments in the weeks and months to come with global markets down as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Big Week for Oil Prices as Major Producers Scramble for a Deal
Saudi Arabia, Russia, OPEC countries and the United States are hoping this week a deal can be reached on production cuts to prevent the price of oil from falling further on international indices, but some analysts and market observers are skeptical that such a deal can come together given the current market dynamics.
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Chairs Virtual Gathering of G20 Countries to Combat COVID-19
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman chaired a virtual G20 summit via video teleconference with world leaders to address the COVID19 crisis under the G20 Saudi Arabia Presidency.
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Jadwa Macroeconomic Update: COVID-19 ‘Changes Everything, for Now’
The latest Macroeconomic Update report from Jadwa Investment examines the impact of the COVID-19 virus, or Coronavirus, on the Saudi economy, noting that while COVID-19 will put pressure on the oil economy, downside risks to non-oil growth will also be noticeable in the Kingdom.
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Report: Saudi Plans $6bn Surge in Mortgage Refinancing
Saudi Arabia’s first mortgage refinancing firm “aims to raise its holdings of home-loan portfolios by 10 times this year,” Bloomberg reports, as the Kingdom’s Saudi Housing Minister said that Saudi’s first mortgage refinancing firm plans to buy more than SAR 23 billion ($6.1 billion) of mortgage portfolios from banks in 2020.
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Pompeo Meets with King Salman, FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with King Salman and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh today, photos from the Saudi Press Agency show.
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Saudi Crown Prince, Zelenskiy Discuss Ukrainian-Russian Crisis
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call on Wednesday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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Skyworth Auto signs $1.38 billion deal with Saudi Arabia’s KAG
Skyworth Auto, the car-making arm of Chinese home appliance giant Skyworth, has signed a cooperation agreement with a Saudi company, as more Saudi money enters the Chinese car-making sector. Skyworth Auto has signed a 10-year strategic cooperation agreement with the Saudi royal-controlled KAG Group, with the first five years in the first phase of the partnership having a business plan of RMB 10 billion yuan ($1.38 billion), the company announced today.
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Saudi Arabia to boost private sector investments in manufacturing: deputy minister
Saudi Arabia aims to bolster private sector investment in the manufacturing industry, capitalizing on the Kingdom’s swift growth, according to a top official. During his opening speech on the second day of the Riyadh International Industry Week 2024, Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Khalil bin Salamah pointed out that partnership with non-government bodies is of great importance in achieving industrial development in the Kingdom.
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Saudi Arabia condemns attack on UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia has condemned the recent attack by Israeli settlers on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) headquarters in occupied Jerusalem. The attack occurred under the watch of Israeli occupation police. In a statement released on Thursday, the ministry held the Israeli occupation accountable for the recurrent crimes against daefenseless civilians and workers in humanitarian and relief organizations. The statement emphasized the Kingdom's call for the international community to intensify efforts to stop all legal and humanitarian violations and to ensure that the Israeli occupation faces consequences for its continued offenses, which flout international laws and norms.
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Education minister: 3-semester system is under study
Saudi Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan said that the three-semester system is under the ministry’s evaluation and study and the results of the study will be announced upon its completion. “This is a very important matter at the level of the minister and the ministry, as well as at the government level,” he said. 0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0% Loading ad Al-Benyan said this while replying to a question from Dr. Aisha Zakri, head of the Education and Scientific Research Committee, at the Shoura Council session, chaired by Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh in Riyadh on Wednesday. “The Ministry of Education is working to evaluate the three-semester experience according to scientific and educational foundations in partnership with teachers, parents, and relevant authorities, and the ministry will announce the result of this study after its completion,” he said.
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Saudi Banks Profit from Rising Lending, Deposit Volumes
Financial analysts connect the 8.2% increase in net profits for Saudi banks in the first quarter of 2024 to strong lending, higher demand for loans, and increased deposits. They point out that rising interest rates in recent years have boosted bank profits, especially from long-term loans with fluctuating interest rates. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, the top 10 Saudi banks listed on the Saudi stock market (Tadawul) saw their combined net profits rise by 8.2 percent, reaching about 18.65 billion Saudi riyals ($5 billion).
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Saudi Banks Profit from Rising Lending, Deposit Volumes
Financial analysts connect the 8.2% increase in net profits for Saudi banks in the first quarter of 2024 to strong lending, higher demand for loans, and increased deposits. They point out that rising interest rates in recent years have boosted bank profits, especially from long-term loans with fluctuating interest rates. By the end of the first quarter of 2024, the top 10 Saudi banks listed on the Saudi stock market (Tadawul) saw their combined net profits rise by 8.2 percent, reaching about 18.65 billion Saudi riyals ($5 billion).
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Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange (Tadawul) CEO Sees Further Blitz of IPOs
Saudi Arabia has more than ten companies waiting to pursue initial public offerings on its stock exchange, while upwards of 50 firms have applied for listings, in a sign that the frenzy of IPO activity in the kingdom is set to continue. “We have more than ten IPOs approved but waiting for book building and dealing with the asset managers to determine listing and offering dates,” Mohammed Al-Rumaih, chief executive officer of Tadawul stock exchange, said in an interview.
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Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia explore funds to track Hong Kong stock indices
Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia are exploring the creation of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking Hong Kong indices, Hong Kong Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong said in a statement on Thursday. The Hong Kong government is currently working with several financial institutions to develop the ETF, Wong said. The statement was released on the sidelines of an event jointly held by the Saudi Tadawul Group, the owner of the Saudi Exchange, and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX).
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Saudi Arabia’s $100bn tech investment shows global leadership on AI, says Microsoft executive
Saudi Arabia’s plan to invest $100 billion in technology is propelling the Kingdom to the forefront of innovation and talent development worldwide, said a senior Microsoft Arabia executive. In February, the Kingdom launched Alat, a technology and artificial intelligence firm backed by the Public Investment Fund, with the aim of pouring funds into Saudi Arabia’s technological sector.
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