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Saudi Economy: Latest Economic Indicators Point to Evidence of Recovery — Jadwa Investment
Economic indicators for the Saudi economy from the month of January continued to point to a recovery in the non-oil sector, Jadwa Investment says in its latest Chartbook detailing the fundamentals of the Kingdom’s economy.
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF Significantly Increases Investments in U.S. Markets, Wins Big on Live Nation
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) significantly increased its holdings and investments into U.S. companies in the fourth quarter (Q4) of last year, public filings made public last week show, after slashing its exposure in Q3. The PIF’s total investments in the U.S. market reached $12.8 billion in the fourth quarter last year, up from $7 billion […]
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Dazzling Designs Revealed for a ‘Coral Bloom’ Concept at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project’s Main Hub Island at Shurayrah
Saudi Arabia this week unveiled a new, visionary design and plans for the Red Sea project’s main hub island at Shurayrah, a “Coral Bloom” concept created by world-renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners.
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Johnson Favored as Saudi Arabia Gears Up for 3rd Saudi Invitational; Nicklaus Agrees to Design New Course at Qiddiyah
Saudi Arabia’s flagship annual golf tournament begins Thursday with world number one golfer Dustin Johnson as the favorite to win at the Royal Greens Golf Club in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Invitational, presented by the Public Investment Fund offers a purse of €3,019,002 ($3,630,712.19), with the strongest-yet field of 138 players set to compete. 12 Major […]
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In ‘Routine’ Action, New Biden Administration to Review Some Arms Sales from Previous Administration to Saudi Arabia, UAE
President Joe Biden’s administration has temporarily paused some pending arms sales to U.S. allies in order to review them, a move that is typical for most new incoming administrations, especially if arms sales are announced just hours before the outgoing administration departs.
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First American Chamber of Commerce Established in Riyadh; ABGR Becomes AmCham KSA
The American Business Group of Riyadh (ABGR) has formally become part of the global network of the American Chambers of Commerce with the announcement that the group will now be known as the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (AmCham KSA), the first such establishment of its kind in the Kingdom.
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Saudi Arabia Postpones Riyadh Airport Expansion Financing after Pandemic
The global pandemic and its impact on travel is causing the Kingdom to delay its plans to raise financing “potentially worth billions of dollars” for the expansion of Riyadh’s airport, sources told Reuters.
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Positive Economic Data Seen in Latest Saudi Chartbook for January 2021 – Jadwa Investment
A more optimistic Saudi private sector reacting to the start of the vaccine rollout in the Kingdom is is being credited for positive data seen for Saudi Arabia’s economy, Jadwa Investment says in its latest Charbook for the month of January 2021. Saudi Arabia’s non-oil PMI saw a significant monthly rise in November, the latest data available and reported […]
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Other Top Saudi Officials Get Vaccinated Against Coronavirus
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and top Saudi officials have begun receiving their first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine, imported to the Kingdom earlier this month and rolled out on December 17th, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Wearing a black thobe with his left arm bare to receive the shot, the Crown Prince made a point to ensure […]
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Saudi Arabia Unveils 2021 Fiscal Budget with Spending Reductions, Eying Economic Rebound
Saudi Arabia unveiled a new budget for the 2021 year, cutting spending to rein in a fiscal deficit brought on by a lower oil prices in 2020 and adjusting the Kingdom’s fiscal strategy to a post-Coronavirus pandemic era.
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When Is Ramadan? This Week’s New Moon Will Begin Annual Fast And Set Up A ‘Super Flower Moon’
The decisive first sighting of the young Moon could be on Thursday, April 23, 2020, since the young Moon will have moved every so slightly away from the Sun by the time of sunset. However, it’s still going to be very close to the Sun, and since it will also only 1% lit, it could be too difficult to find.
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Will Covid-19 containment measures accelerate the transition of Saudi Arabia into a cashless society?
SAMA raised the monthly transfer limit for e-wallets from SR10,000 ($2667) to SR20,000 ($5333), to help consumers meet their spending needs through this relatively new payment option. Elsewhere, SAMA has exempted customers from any fees associated with local currency transfers between banks using the Saudi Arabian Royal Interbank Express System, and raised the limit on contactless bank card payments via point-of-sale terminals from SR100 ($27) to SR300 ($80).
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Is Online Streaming Shaping Saudi Arabia’s Pop Culture?
Popular shows in the 1990s and early 2000s have been reinvigorated after streaming services acquired the rights to reshow them for viewers. Many popular shows that used to air on MBC2 and Saudi TV, such as “Friends,” “Full House” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” have won new fans following recent exposure.
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What Will Iran Do As the US Negotiates a Withdrawal from Afghanistan?
Iran has worked to increase its soft power resonance in Afghanistan, through foreign direct investment and the development of infrastructure linked to communications and transportation. It’s also spent years building ties to key stakeholders in that country, including groups with ethnic, cultural, and religious ties to Iran, as well as the Taliban.
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In the Big OPEC++ Output Deal, Who’s In and Who’s Out?
A deal between the world’s oil powers is far from certain, as is U.S. participation in talks. Here’s a look at the latest positions, with OPEC data compiled by Bloomberg and non-OPEC from the International Energy Agency.
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What is the Al Naslaa Rock Formation in Saudi Arabia?
Al Naslaa may look like nothing more than a massive rock to some, yet it is one of the most fascinating geological formations in history. The captivating formation is located far inside the Tayma Oasis in Saudi Arabia, where it has puzzled and entranced historians, geologists, and tourists for years. The formation features a huge piece of sandstone (with unique shaping on both sides) balanced on a naturally-formed pedestal. What makes the formation so unique? It’s split!
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Most likely to succeed? Potential scenarios for Kuwaiti succession
Nonetheless, it is also worth noting that the current emir, Sheikh Sabah, has been the architect of this foreign policy for decades, having served as foreign minister between 1963 and 2003 before becoming emir in 2006.
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How will Syria handle covid-19?
Syria reported its first covid-19 cases a week ago — and has now reported its first coronavirus deaths. But many analysts say the total of cases is much higher, noting independent reports of coronavirus-like cases in Damascus, Tartus, Latakia, Homs and Deir-Ezzor.
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Need something to watch? Saudi Arabia’s ‘Masameer the Movie’ hits Netflix
Netflix is streaming the Myrkott-produced film with subtitles in more than 30 languages, making it available to more than 167 million viewers in 190 countries around the world.
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Commentary: Has Saudi Long-Term Oil Policy Changed?
The Saudis may be choosing a completely new strategy. As owners of a huge geological petroleum endowment, they could be moving to monetize their reserves more quickly to avoid being stuck with a rapidly depreciating asset. Energy scholars call it a “fast monetization strategy,” and Saudi advisers have been discussing it in private for some time.
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