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  • Saudi air passengers up 17% in first half of 2024

    Saudi Arabia had a 17 percent increase in the total number of air passengers in the first half of the year, rising to 62 million. This was based on a 12 percent rise in total flights to 446,000, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said.  Air freight was also up, showing an increase of 41 percent, GACA said.

  • China Investors Can Now Trade Saudi Stocks on Two ETFs

    Two exchange-traded funds focused on Saudi Arabian stocks that debuted today in Shanghai and Shenzhen give Chinese investors an option to bet on equities in the oil rich nation as both countries strengthen ties.

  • New Iranian president does not inspire hope among Gulf Arabs

    Gulf Arab capitals do not view the election of Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as a major turning point for Iranian policy. There is broad skepticism about whether there is any genuine pro-reform movement left in Iran. There is also a view that Iranian elections are cosmetic and will not allow Pezeshkian to act independently of conservative-dominated power structures.

  • Network model shows resilience as Iran-Israel clash expands

    Since the Palestinian Hamas movement’s outrageous attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Tel Aviv has found itself in a multifront war that it cannot win militarily. Israel’s military superiority has lost the ability to deliver a strategic punch against a network of networks administered by Iran. This highlights how in the decade or so following the Arab Spring protests, networked non-state actors have become the key movers and shakers in the region—outperforming state hierarchies on matters of resilience.

  • Is Saudi Arabia replacing the US with China in its security partner mix?

    The visit fuelled speculation that Riyadh could be looking to Beijing to ease pressure from Washington on issues such as human rights and its stand on the Israel-Gaza war. Defence specialists said the conflict and tensions in the broader Middle East would undoubtedly have been on the agenda – along with Saudi Arabia’s rising arms purchases from China. But Saudi Arabia still saw the United States as its key security partner – even as it increases rapport with and arms purchases from China.

  • Saudi Arabia Close to Deal With China’s Envision for Wind Energy Push

    Saudi Arabia and China’s second-largest wind turbine manufacturer are close to a deal to develop a new plant in the oil-rich desert kingdom to help support its goal of boosting renewable power production. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Vision Industries, a privately owned renewable-energy manufacturing company, could sign an agreement with Envision Energy Co. as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter.

  • Literature Commission concludes training program for publishing houses in Oxford

    The training program was held in cooperation with Oxford International Publishing Center, and lasted for 10 days, during which it witnessed many intensive training and consulting sessions presented by a group of publishing experts. The program sessions covered several prominent topics, including international publishing strategies and marketing plans, the role of literary agencies, copyrights and contracts, planning skills for participation in book fairs, and others.

  • Saudi Telecom reportedly eyes up Vodafone Portugal

    Vodafone and Saudi Telecom (STC) have both recently failed in Portuguese M&A attempts, so it makes sense that they might now look to hammer out a deal between them. But it seems we're not close to a deal just yet.

  • Saudi Arabia and Qatar explore judicial cooperation

    Al-Samaani highlighted the legal and judicial progress that Saudi Arabia has witnessed under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He emphasized that the progress made in the legislative and digital domains improved the efficiency and quality of judicial services.

  • Aquaculture in Saudi Arabia: From vision to infrastructure

    Saudi Arabia’s aquaculture sector has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with production increasing by 400% between 2015 and 2022. This rapid expansion can be attributed, in part, to a concerted effort from public and private stakeholders to bolster food security in the region, improve economic diversification, and reduce overreliance on food imports.