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Banking & Finance
Saudi Fund for Development invests $205 million in Serbia for agriculture, education, and energy projects
The funds will create jobs, boost the economy, and enhance Serbia’s global standingÂ
Banking & Finance
Saudi Venture Capital to invest $15 million in a VC Fund by Vision Ventures
Saqr Fund II aims for a total size of $90 million and will focus on early-stage startups, ranging from pre-seed to pre-Series BÂ
Banking & Finance
PIF-owned AviLease purchases Boeing 787-9 aircraft from BBAM
This transaction marks AviLease's first partnership with BBAM, adding its first Boeing 787-9 on operating lease
Banking & Finance
Saudi Arabia launches air bridge to support Lebanon
This aid reflects the Kingdom's commitment to ongoing humanitarian efforts for individuals and nations in need
Banking & Finance
Saudi Central Bank issues compliance, internal audit principles for finance, real estate refinance companies
This initiative is part of SAMA's supervisory responsibilities aimed at ensuring the stability and growth of the financial sector
Banking & Finance
Vision 2030 to propel Saudi Arabia’s assets under management to over $300 billion, says Fitch
Assets under management rose 13.5 percent year-on-year to over $250 billion during the first half of 2024
Energy
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Energy
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Localization Forum: 107 agreements worth $27.69 billion signed
Macroeconomic impact of the entire energy sector is estimated to represent 40 percent of the Kingdom’s GDP
Banking & Finance
Saudi Fund for Development invests $205 million in Serbia for agriculture, education, and energy projects
The funds will create jobs, boost the economy, and enhance Serbia’s global standingÂ
Energy
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Energy Park attracts over $3 billion investments from 60 investors
Energy park seeks to contribute more than $6 billion to the Kingdom’s GDP annually and create up to 100,000 direct and indirect jobs
Energy
Aramco issues second U.S. dollar-denominated sukuk this year
Issuance comes after Aramco raised $6 billion from its first bond issuance in three years in July
Energy
Aramco raises stake in MidOcean to 49 percent, expands into South America with Peru LNG share
Aramco will fully fund the transaction which will increase its interest in MidOcean
Economy
Non-oil activities in Saudi Arabia expand by 4.9 percent in Q2 2024: GASTAT
Seasonally adjusted real GDP rose by 1.4 percent compared to the first quarter of 2024
Health
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Banking & Finance
Saudi fund deploys $20 billion globally in 50 years
800+ development projects have been funded by SFD since inception
Health
WEF Special Meeting: Coordinated cooperation key to mitigating impact of epidemics, says Saudi health minister Al-Jalajel
Integrating health, justice and sustainability in decision-making promotes health sector's growth
Health
Canadian firms eye investments in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector
Will strengthen bilateral cooperation in healthcare and medical services
Health
Saudi Arabia boosts local drug production with 4 key agreements
Agreements mark significant step towards health and pharmaceutical security
Health
New blood test promises early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Testing blood for p-tau217 could provide accurate Alzheimer’s screening before symptoms manifest
Health
Saudi Arabia introduces insurance for new domestic workers
Insurance will become part of the employer’s contract
Industry
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Economy
Saudi Transport Authority: Over 85 million postal shipments delivered in H1 2024
This volume was handled by over 70 licensed logistics companies, ensuring secure and confidential deliveryÂ
Economy
Saudi Arabia evolving into a global logistics hub with innovation and sustainability under Vision 2030
The Kingdom’s ports have made notable advancements, achieving, in August, 15th place globally in annual container handling
Economy
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry visits U.S. as non-oil exports reach $2.68 billion
The visit aims to boost cooperation in industry and mining, strengthen bilateral relations, and attract investments to the Kingdom
Economy
Saudi Arabia’s ports achieve 14.6 percent increase in container traffic, surpassing 5 million TEUs in 2023, says GASTAT
Inbound traffic totaled 3.4 million TEUs, whereas outbound traffic amounted to 2.2 million TEUs
Economy
Saudi-Italy bilateral trade hits $10.1 billion as 7,000 Italian firms target Saudi market
The announcement was made at the Saudi-Italian Business Forum at the Federation of Saudi Chambers' headquartersÂ
Banking & Finance
SMEs account for 90 percent of the industrial sector in Saudi Arabia, says Minister Alkhorayef
The ministry has launched initiatives in the industrial and mining sectors for entrepreneurs and SMEs to leverage
Logistics
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Hospitality & Tourism
Top performing airports in Saudi Arabia highlighted in new GACA report
GACA employs a transparent method for performance evaluation by categorizing airports according to their annual passenger volumes
Banking & Finance
PIF-owned AviLease purchases Boeing 787-9 aircraft from BBAM
This transaction marks AviLease's first partnership with BBAM, adding its first Boeing 787-9 on operating lease
Economy
Saudi Transport Authority: Over 85 million postal shipments delivered in H1 2024
This volume was handled by over 70 licensed logistics companies, ensuring secure and confidential deliveryÂ
Economy
Saudi Arabia to import 307,000 tons of wheat for strategic reserve maintenance
This shipment is crucial for maintaining strategic wheat reserves and meeting the needs of milling companies
Economy
Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands ink mutual visa exemption agreement
Mutual exemption of short-stay visa requirements will further strengthen and develop ties between the two countries in various fields
Economy
Saudi airshow set to attract over 100,000 visitors in Riyadh
The event will be the region's largest aviation gathering, with over 100 exhibitors and 15+ airshow teamsÂ
Markets
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Economy
Saudi’s Arabian Mills lists and starts of trading on Saudi exchange
The IPO consisted of 15.39 million ordinary shares, accounting for 30 percent of the company’s total issued share capital
Economy
Saudi Arabia’s Fourth Milling Company announces final IPO price set at upper end of range
The price range for the offering was set between SAR5 and SAR5.30
Energy
Aramco issues second U.S. dollar-denominated sukuk this year
Issuance comes after Aramco raised $6 billion from its first bond issuance in three years in July
Economy
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry visits U.S. as non-oil exports reach $2.68 billion
The visit aims to boost cooperation in industry and mining, strengthen bilateral relations, and attract investments to the Kingdom
Energy
Aramco raises stake in MidOcean to 49 percent, expands into South America with Peru LNG share
Aramco will fully fund the transaction which will increase its interest in MidOcean
Markets
Arabian Mills IPO 132 times oversubscribed, generating $35.74 billion in total orders
The company set the final offer price at SAR66 per share, indicating a market capitalization of $903Â million
Miscellaneous
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Hospitality & Tourism
Riyadh Season 2024 attracts 2 million visitors in first week, says GEA chairman
Season features five main areas: Boulevard World, Kingdom Arena, Boulevard City, The Venue and Al-Suwaidi Park
Banking & Finance
Saudi Fund for Development invests $205 million in Serbia for agriculture, education, and energy projects
The funds will create jobs, boost the economy, and enhance Serbia’s global standingÂ
Banking & Finance
Saudi Arabia launches air bridge to support Lebanon
This aid reflects the Kingdom's commitment to ongoing humanitarian efforts for individuals and nations in need
Economy
Saudi’s Arabian Mills lists and starts of trading on Saudi exchange
The IPO consisted of 15.39 million ordinary shares, accounting for 30 percent of the company’s total issued share capital
Banking & Finance
Saudi Central Bank issues compliance, internal audit principles for finance, real estate refinance companies
This initiative is part of SAMA's supervisory responsibilities aimed at ensuring the stability and growth of the financial sector
MENA
Diriyah breaks Guinness World Record with largest AI assistant showcase on Saudi National Day
The event showcased over 500 Amazon Echo devices with Alexa during the 94th Saudi festivities
Real Estate
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Economy
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market maintains upward momentum, fueled by residential and hospitality sectors: Report
The residential sector began strong in H1 2024, delivering 27,500 units in Riyadh and JeddahÂ
Banking & Finance
Saudi housing company reports $3.59 billion in sales, achieving 4-fold growth with over 13,000 units sold in H1 2024
The sales surge is linked to the company’s launch of multiple housing projects across the Kingdom
Real Estate
Saudi Arabia’s real estate transactions surge 38 percent to $34 billion in H1 2024: Report
Over the last 12 months, residential real estate transaction volumes in Riyadh rose by 49 percent
Real Estate
Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate prices rise 2.8 percent in Q2 2024
Apartment prices in Saudi Arabia increased by 2.9 percent while villa prices declined by 0.5 percent
Real Estate
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah secures $2.13 billion contract to build four luxury hotels, equestrian club in Wadi Safar
The contract has been awarded to a joint venture of two Saudi construction firms, Urbacon and Al Bawani
Real Estate
NHC partners with Korea’s Naver to boost smart city solutions in Saudi Arabia
Digital solutions include 3D maps, simulation models for urban planning and flood management, and monitoring and control centers
Telecom
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MENA
Saudi Arabia, India strengthen ties in communications and space technology
This agreement with Saudi Arabia is TRAI’s 20th bilateral deal, boosting telecom cooperation between India and the GulfÂ
Saudi Arabia
stc’s revenues rise over 5 percent to $5.09 billion in Q1 2024
Group's net profit surged by 44.50 percent to SAR3.28 billion
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s PIF and stc Group sign deal to form region’s largest telecom tower company
PIF to acquire 51 percent stake in TAWAL from stc Group
Saudi Arabia
LEAP 2024: Ericsson, Mobily boost digital transformation with AI-powered managed services
The two companies extended the managed services partnership for another three years
Saudi Arabia
LEAP 2024: Ericsson and ACES partner to revolutionize indoor 5G connectivity in Saudi Arabia
The deal aims to create a neutral host ecosystem, allowing service providers to share infrastructure
Saudi Arabia
stc Group records $19.28 billion in revenues for 2023
The Group reported $3.6 billion in net profits