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Oil sector pushes up overall growth for Saudi Arabia in 1Q 2015 – Jadwa Investment
According to a recently released report by Jadwa Investment, the Saudi economy saw 2.4% year-on-year growth in real terms in the first quarter of 2015. “The acceleration was mainly attributed to the oil sector, which grew following two consecutive quarterly declines,” Jadwa writes. “We assume that year-on-year economic growth will reach similar levels in the […]
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Opening of New Terminal at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (PMIA) in Medina Shows Possibility of Public-Private Partnerships in Saudi Arabia
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Tibah Airports Development Company today announced the opening of the new terminal at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdul Aziz International Airport (PMIA) in Madinah Al-Munawarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to a press release. The opening of the new terminal at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (PMIA) […]
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Saudi Arabia Tops List of Military Spending as Percentage of Overall GDP
Saudi Arabia’s military budget grew by 17 percent last year, and the military now amounts to at least 10.4 percent of the kingdom’s GDP, according to an estimate from SIPRI. That is by far the largest military spending by GDP in the world. According to an infographic of the SIPRI data done by Forbes and […]
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Oil Prices and the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul)
A recently released report by Jadwa Investment, entitled, “Oil Prices and the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul),” examines both the real and sentimental changes in the Saudi stock market as a result of lower oil prices. “With Saudi Arabia being a predominantly oil-based economy, major changes in the price of oil are likely to be followed by […]
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Saudi Oil Export Revenues Down 46% in 2015 as Drawdown on Net Foreign Assets Continues
Saudi Arabia exported 1.4 billion barrels of oil in the first half of the current year for a total revenue value of SAR305 billion ($81.33 billion), according to latest figures. These revenue figures are down about 46% from the same period last year. The Kingdom also consumed about 23% of all the oil it produced for […]
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Laughing Off Daesh Threats: Saudi Comedian Uses Satire Against Self-Described Islamic State
A Saudi comedian threatened with beheading by Islamic State supporters on social media, and accused of apostasy by a Saudi Imam, says he will continue to use humor as a tool against the extremist group. Nasser al-Qasabi is a 53 year-old Saudi comedian. A recent sketch, entitled ‘Selfie’, which aired on the Saudi television channel MBC, […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Votes ‘No’ On Proposed Unity Law
A new proposal to implement a new legal system to “protect national unity” was voted down by Saudi Arabia’s 150-member Shura Council as “unnecessary,” according to reports in the Saudi Gazette. Put forth by the Islamic and judicial committee, the proposal “implies the necessity of establishing an entire legal body to deal with one issue, which is […]
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Saudi Arabia Reduces Crude Exports, Refining More at Home
Saudi Arabia reduced crude oil exports in April but used record supplies domestically for a burgeoning refining industry, Bloomberg’s Wael Mahdi reports. Shipments in April fell by an average of 160,000 barrels a day, down to 7.6m BPD from 9m BPD in March. The March shipments were the highest in almost a decade, according to […]
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Fahad Nazer: ‘ISIS Will Fail in Saudi Arabia’
After two bombings hit two soft targets in Saudi Arabia, the self-described Islamic State, or Daesh, has its sights set on Saudi Arabia, but the extremist group is unlikely to succeed in the Kingdom, writes Gulf expert Fahad Nazer. Nazer, a Saudi writer based in the United States whose contributions are featured on CNN, Washington […]
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Video Released by King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue Asks Youth to Rethink Biases
A powerful video campaign released by the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue asks Saudi youth to rethink their biases. Joseph Braude at the Foreign Policy Research Institute shares the video with English subtitles, which has garnered 150,000 views in 48 hours and sparked a discussion in the kingdom about how to stem sectarian conflict. As Braude […]
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Saudi Team ‘Falcons’ Achieves First Title in Esports World Cup
The Saudi Team 'Falcons' won the first title during the Esports World Cup, the most prestigious gaming event globally. In the popular game "Call of Duty: Warzone," the Falcons emerged as champions, earning 1,000 points and securing the top position in the Esports World Cup rankings. The grand final took place at the SEF Arena in Riyadh, with an enthusiastic crowd in attendance. The Falcons delivered an outstanding performance, accumulating 227.9 points to claim the championship title. The Fnatic team secured second place with 217.9 points, while the team of Twisted Minds achieved third place with 179.3 points.
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Saudi Aramco seeks at least US$3 billion from first bond sale in three years
Saudi Aramco is looking to raise at least US$3 billion from its first bond sale in three years, according to sources familiar with the plan. The world’s biggest oil exporter is offering debt with 10-, 30- and 40-year maturities, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Meetings with fixed income investors are expected to start on Tuesday (Jul 9), the source said.
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Saudi’s latest drug bust: thousands of narcotics tablets, 760 pounds of qat
Saudi Arabia is a major destination for the amphetamine Captagon, though seizures have decreased recently due to more enforcement in transit countries like Jordan, according to a recent report.
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PIF to invest near SAR 500 mn in Saudi Re’s capital increase
PIF closer to a significant minority stake in Saudi Re: The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to acquire a 23.1% stake in local ins. player Saudi Re after signing a binding agreement that will see it fully subscribe to a capital increase, according to a disclosure to Tadawul. The signing of the binding agreement follows multiple extensions of an MoU signed between the two parties last October
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Meet the Music Entertainment Company Making Saudi Arabia the World’s Most Pioneering New Live Music Destination
Born out of a burning desire to foster a homegrown music and live events scene, and in turn, nurturing ventures like MDLBEAST Records and world-class events such as the Soundstorm music festival and XP Music Futures conference, MDLBEAST is transforming Saudi Arabia into the elite music destination of the future. Now, the group has turned its attention to the Kingdom’s venues and infrastructure, embarking on a history-making project shaping the country’s live music scene with a slew of new venues and creative spaces for collaboration.
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New research shows life in ancient Saudi Arabia was complex and thriving
A team of researchers led by Jane McMahon from the Discipline of Archaeology find new evidence that shifts the perception of how people lived in north-western Saudi Arabia during the Neolithic period. To date, little has been known about people living in north-western Saudi Arabia during the Neolithic – the period traditionally defined by the shift to humans controlling food production and settling into communities with agriculture and domesticated animals.
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Saudi Aramco begins issuing US dollar-denominated bonds
Energy giant Saudi Aramco has started issuing US dollar-denominated international bonds under its Global Medium Term Note Program. In a statement on Tadawul, Aramco disclosed that the bonds have a minimum subscription of $200,000, with the offering price and value determined based on market conditions. The offering began on July 9 and is set to conclude on July 17. This marks the state oil firm’s return to the debt market after a three-year hiatus. The last time it tapped the global debt markets was in 2021, raising $6 billion from a three-tranche sukuk, or Islamic bond. In February, it indicated plans to issue another bond this year.
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Inside Saudi Arabia’s royal palaces being transformed into luxury tourism hotspots
PIF-owned hospitality company, the Boutique Group, is working to develop significant cultural and historical palaces across Saudi Arabia, to transform them into ultra-luxury boutique hotels. Royal palaces across Saudi Arabia – including the former residence of King Saud bin Abdulaziz and ones that have hosted international figures like former US President Richard Nixon and the late Princess Diana – are undergoing a renovation and restoration project to preserve the historical sites and transform them into luxury tourism destinations.
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Saudia launches new Saudi Coffee Finjal collab
Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi based in Jeddah, has revealed a brand new Saudia Saudi Coffee Finjal collab with the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission. The new launch highlights five uniquely designed finjals (small coffee cups), each drawing inspiration from five different regions in Saudi.
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Aramco Digital, World Wide Technology ink partnership to transform Saudi Arabia’s AI infrastructure
“Last year we announced our ambitious plans to expand into the Middle East region with the goal of establishing a US-centric technology innovation hub. Today’s partnership with Aramco Digital marks a significant chapter in our mission to provide cutting-edge technology solutions in the region,” said Omar Mir, International Board Member at World Wide Technology.
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