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  • Jadwa Chartbook June 2012: Banking
     

    Riyadh-based Jadwa Investments recently released its June, 2012 Saudi chartbook which includes updates on the Saudi economy, trade, oil metrics as well as assessments of various sectors including banking. Below is a snapshot of Jadwa’s banking sector analysis.

     
  • Saudi Construction Sector: A Sleeping Giant Awakes
     

    Deloitte’s recently released report, “GCC powers of construction 2012: Five lessons to learn” assesses the current prospects of Saudi Arabia’s construction sector.  Deloitte paints a very optimistic picture noting Saudi Arabia’s leading position in the GCC with regard to population and GDP.  It also highlights the ambitious spending plans established in the latest 5-year development plan announced in […]

     
  • Saudi, Kuwait, UAE lead Q1 GCC corporate earnings growth
     

    Earnings of Saudi Arabian companies totalled $6.7 billion, an increase of 15 per cent YoY and 28 per cent QoQ. SABIC, which reported $1.9 billion in Q1 profits, saw its bottom-line decline by five per cent YoY due to softening of global petrochemical prices when compared to Q1 2011. Saudi Banks continued its stable growth […]

     
  • Key to the kingdom
     

    2012 is likely to be the tipping point for the Gulf’s most ambitious real estate project. If the good results continue, and companies carry on signing up to take advantage of the transport infrastructure coming online in 2013, then KAEC looks set to snowball. But when will the city be fully completed? “Our target is […]

     
  • Oil Prices Fall Below Break-Even for Several Nations
     

    Citibank expects that Russia will have a very turbulent next five years, given their estimate that Brent crude prices will likely settle close to $85 over that time period. Oil producers are beginning to feel the future threat of peak demand for oil caused by multiple factors — including unconventional liquid fuels — breathing down […]

     
  • Islamic funds seek socially responsible roadmap
     

    The Islamic investment sector can widen its customer base by adopting a socially responsible model, according to industry experts, but distribution channels, a sophisticated investor base and incentive schemes need to be enhanced first. The links between Islamic finance and socially responsible investments (SRI) are not new, but the former needs a similar transformation which […]

     
  • Changing patterns in U.S. crude imports
     

    U.S. crude oil import patterns have been undergoing significant shifts in recent months. While growing domestic tight oil production from the Bakken formation in North Dakota and elsewhere has helped displace imports from some countries, U.S. import volumes from the Canadian oil sands and Saudi Arabia have been on the rise. In total, U.S. crude […]

     
  • At the SACM Career Fair in Washington, Saudi Arabia’s Brightest Are Met With Opportunities (PHOTOS)
     

    Across the United States, around the end of the month of May every year, graduating students from high schools and universities join with families and friends to celebrate their achievements in

     
  • Saudi Satire Ignites YouTube’s Massive Growth in Middle East
     

    Fahad Albutairi never expected a career in broadcast or comedy, and he certainly didn’t expect to emerge as a YouTube star known to millions. Albutairi is the co-founder and star of the La Yekthar Show, a small cadre of YouTube shows shot in Saudi Arabia that have become wildly popular in the last year. His […]

     
  • Saudi female entrepreneurs exploit changing attitudes
     

    In Saudi Arabia, a small but determined number of women are overcoming obstacles to build their own thriving businesses. Social constraints in the conservative Kingdom have not stopped women from amassing substantial individual wealth. An estimated $11.9 billion is held by women primarily in bonds and bank accounts, according to asset managers Al Masah Capital. […]

     

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  • Saudi Interior Ministry launches digital ID service for Hajj pilgrims

    The Ministry of Interior launched the digital identity service for the Hajj pilgrims, who are arriving in the Kingdom from all over the world to perform the pilgrimage this year. The launch of the service is part of the efforts of the Saudi government to tap the potential of digital transformation and harness technology to serve the guests of God in a way achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

  • Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict

    Protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas were voluntarily taking down their tents in Harvard Yard on Tuesday after university officials agreed to discuss their questions about the endowment, bringing a peaceful end to the kinds of demonstrations that were broken up by police on other campuses. The student protest group Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine said in a statement that the encampment “outlasted its utility with respect to our demands.” Meanwhile, Harvard University interim President Alan Garber agreed to pursue a meeting between protesters and university officials regarding the students’ questions.

  • UN says Gaza death toll still over 35,000 but not all bodies identified

    The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the Israel-Hamas war is still more than 35,000, but the enclave's Ministry of Health has updated its breakdown of the fatalities, the United Nations said on Monday after Israel questioned a sudden change in numbers.
    U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq said the ministry's figures - cited regularly by the U.N. its reporting on the seven-month-long conflict - now reflected a breakdown of the 24,686 deaths of "people who have been fully identified."

  • Majority of Middle East IPOs experience positive aftermarket gains in 2024: Report

    Middle East IPOs continued to demonstrate positive aftermarket performance in 2024, as revealed by PwC Middle East’s latest IPO+ Watch report. Most Q1 2024 IPOs experienced significant post-IPO gains.

    Notable market gains were observed in the case of MBC Group Co and Middle East Pharmaceutical Industries Co (Avalon Pharma).

    Additionally, the IPO of Dubai Parkin experienced an unprecedented surge in demand, with a subscription rate of 165 times, marking the highest level of oversubscription ever achieved on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

  • Top 10 Trending Products to Sell in Saudi Arabia in 2024

    Saudi Arabia's consumer market is undergoing a remarkable transformation, propelled by the nation's economic diversification, rising disposable incomes, and a rapidly evolving consumer landscape. As businesses navigate this lucrative market, staying ahead of the curve by understanding and capitalising on emerging trends is paramount. In 2024, Saudi consumers will be driven by a unique blend of cultural influences, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability and well-being.

  • What is Saudi Arabia Vision 2030? Its Pillars, Programs and Projects

    Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 is a monumental undertaking with its fair share of challenges. Implementing such a comprehensive transformation requires significant investment, social reforms, and overcoming bureaucratic hurdles. However, the potential rewards are immense. A successful Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 paves the way for a more prosperous, diversified, and globally connected Saudi Arabia.

  • Purple paradise: Witness Saudi Arabia’s stunning jacaranda blooms in spring showers

    Tourists flock to see the purple-flowered Jacarandas, particularly those lining Abha's Art Street, which resemble natural paintings when raindrops grace their vibrant blooms.

  • Nicholas Blanford: Hezbollah’s Struggle Against Israel

    So, there's a more complicated relationship between Hezbollah and Hamas. On a grassroots level, there's not much love for Hamas amongst Hezbollah fighters. They quietly call Hamas the back stabbers for switching sides in Syria. So, it’s fairly ironic that what is happening in South Lebanon over the last six months, with more than 300 people dead and a lot of destruction and damage to Lebanese border villages, is essentially for the sake of coming to the support of Hamas and Gaza.

  • How the authoritarian Middle East became the capital of Silicon Valley

    Washington is steering some of this shift, using the industry to push the region away from China’s orbit and focusing particularly on the UAE, a key U.S. security partner. The White House hosted executives from firms including Microsoft, Google and OpenAI last June for a meet-and-greet with Tahnoun bin Zayed al Nahyan, UAE’s national security adviser.

  • Power Broker Behind Saudi Golf Deal Resigns From PGA Tour Board

    In a pointed letter to his fellow policy board members, Dunne defended the framework deal with the Saudis, writing that “unifying professional golf is paramount to restoring fan interest and repairing wounds left from a fractured game.” He also cited how he hasn’t been asked to take a role in the negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund over the past 11 months and that “no meaningful progress has been made toward a transaction with the PIF.”

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