MUST-READS

• Saudi duo to launch water infrastructure fund

  Once it receives regulatory approval, the Water Infrastructure Investment Fund will aim to allow local and international private investors to put funds into the growing number of privately financed water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants and water transmission projects being rolled out in Saudi Arabia.

• 8 places you won’t believe are in the Middle East

  The following list contains 8 incredible places that shatter the traditional stereotypes and showcase the remarkable diversity of the Middle East.

• Centuries-old Saudi mosques undergo historic restoration ahead of tourism reopening

  Based on archaeological research and conversations with the community, RCU and its partners have been able to carry out the restorations using traditional methods and materials.

• Saudi Arabia’s New Mining Law

  Saudi Arabia announced on June 9, 2020, the issuance of a new Mining Law, which offers certain changes and incentives not found in the previous Mining Law. In this White Paper, we will examine some of the more substantial amendments introduced by the New Law.

• ‘Behind The Kingdom’s Veil’ Offers Insights Into The Lives Of Ordinary Saudis

  We completely underestimate the connection between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. and how important that is. And this is something where you find the answers inside the kingdom.

• Saudis warn U.N. of oil spot in shipping lane near decaying Yemen tanker

  The Safer tanker has been stranded off Yemen’s Red Sea oil terminal of Ras Issa for more than five years. The United Nations has warned that the Safer could spill four times as much oil as the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster off Alaska.

• Saudi presses on with MBS gigaprojects despite pandemic cuts, oil rout

  Between March 4 and September 15, Neom signed deals with the infrastructure consulting firm AECOM, which said it had been tasked to "accelerate the delivery" of the city; The Leaders Development Institute to act as sports advisers; and Air Products, which has been tasked to develop a carbon-free hydrogen plant for $5 billion.

• Umrah app will increase competition, enrich pilgrim experience, says Saudi official

  I’tamarna is aimed at enforcing health standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic and making it easier for people to book their journeys. It also offers booking services that pilgrims can use ahead of their arrival in Makkah for accommodation, transport and recreation.

• Saudi Prince inaugurates Loopagon, a ladies-only water park in Dhahran

  The water park, which is located on an area covering 15,000m2, can accommodate approximately 2,000 visitors per day

• Saudi documentary chronicles life during coronavirus

  The events were filmed in five separate regions of the kingdom to give viewers comprehensive insight into life in the country when confinement measures were in place. Saudi Arabia went into lock-down on March 21 to curb the spread of COVID-19. In May, it announced a three-phase plan to ease restrictions on movement and travel, with the curfew completely ending on June 21.

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