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UAE fintech firm Stake raises $14m in Series A funding

UAE fintech firm Stake secures $14m in Series A funding

The company intends to use the proceeds to expand its business into Saudi Arabia

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Antony Blinken back in the Middle East to discuss ceasefire proposal

This marks Blinken’s eighth trip to the region since the conflict erupted in October 2023

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Red Sea: Two merchant vessels targeted in Gulf of Aden

The Red Sea crisis has disrupted global shipping by forcing vessels to avoid the nearby Suez Canal and reroute trade around Africa

Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June

Saudi Aramco shares trade higher after share offering

The world’s top oil exporter has been seeking to bring in international investment as it launches a range of projects as the Saudi government seeks to diversify its oil-based economy

Cathay Pacific to connect Hong Kong with Riyadh

Cathay Pacific to launch flights connecting Hong Kong with Riyadh

The new service is expected to offer more travel options while promoting business, trade and tourism opportunities

Saudi Arabia’s Q1 GDP contracts by 1.7%

Saudi Arabia’s Q1 GDP shrinks estimated 1.7% YoY

Oil activities were down 11.2 per cent in the first quarter versus the previous year, while non-oil GDP grew 3.4 per cent year on year

Aramco allocate about 60% of share sale to foreign funds

Over half of Aramco share sale allocated to foreign investors

International demand for the secondary share sale was greater than for Aramco’s IPO in 2019

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joins long guest list for G7 summit

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joins long guest list for G7 summit

The unusually long guest list reflects Italy’s desire to broaden the horizons of the G7, a club of wealthy democracies

Aramco to raise $11.2bn from stock offering

Saudi Aramco set to raise $11.2bn after selling shares at lower end of expectations

The oil behemoth’s shares were priced at $7.27 (SAR27.25), near the bottom of a SAR26.7 to SAR29 range used in marketing the sale

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Transforming air travel: Inside Cognizant’s partnership with Riyadh Airports

Cognizant’s GM in Saudi Arabia, Tarek Zarg El Aioun, discusses the company’s strategic partnerships and digital innovations transforming the aviation sector and beyond

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From healthcare to food: Which are the most ‘considered’ brands in the UAE?

Almarai and Dettol top YouGov’s 2024 FMCG Rankings in the UAE, leading the food, beverage, and personal care sectors with the highest consumer consideration scores

Sinopec reportedly secures $1.1bn contract to construct gas pipelines for Aramco

Sinopec reportedly secures $1.1bn contract to construct gas pipelines for Aramco

The contract is for the procurement and construction of the third phase of the master gas system in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia set to raise over $11.2bn from Aramco stock offering

Saudi Arabia set to raise over $11.2bn from Aramco stock offering

The state-owned energy firm’s bankers have told investors it plans to price the shares at $7.27 (SAR27.25) each

Saudia taps Airbus and Boeing for wide-body jets

Saudia turns to Airbus, Boeing wide-body jets amid single-aisle shortage

The state-owned group placed an order for 105 narrowbody Airbus planes last month but has a requirement for 180

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Moon sighting: Eid Al Adha 2024 dates announced by Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court had called upon Muslims in the kingdom to sight the crescent Moon on Thursday evening

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OPEC+ could revise oil supply deal if needed, ministers say

OPEC+ is currently cutting production by about 5.7 per cent of global demand to bolster the market

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Saudi Arabia warns of a hot Hajj this year with temperatures reaching 48 degrees C

The weather authority has implemented a comprehensive plan to monitor weather conditions around the clock across the holy sites during the Hajj

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

Saudi Arabia has significant growth potential for battery-electric vehicles, with 71 per cent of consumers “very” or “moderately” likely to purchase a BEV this year, the AlixPartners study showed

Aramco in LNG talks with US firms Tellurian, NextDecade

Saudi Aramco holding LNG talks with US firms Tellurian, NextDecade

The state-owned energy firm seeks to strengthen its position in the global LNG market, which is set to grow globally by 50 per cent by 2030

Riyadh Air partners with major Asian airlines

Riyadh Air partners with Singapore Airlines, Air China to grow network

The partnership with Singapore Airlines could see work on interline services, code shares, frequent flyer programs and cargo services

TAQA secures funding for Makkah water project

TAQA, GIC consortium secure funding for Makkah water project

The project is pivotal in addressing emergency municipal water demand in Makkah and Madinah, especially during the Hajj season

Saudi’s flyadeal takes possession of 30th aircraft (Image: Supplied by flyadeal)

Saudi flyadeal looks at adding Airbus or Boeing wide-body jets

The Airbus narrow-body jets purchased by flyadeal in its recent order can seat up to 240 people

Oil hovers near 3-week high on Middle East tensions

Oil dives 3%, OPEC+ decision fails to allay demand worries

OPEC+ agreed to extend crude oil supply cuts into 2025

stc Group considers possible offer for United Group

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group considers possible offer for United Group

If the Saudi telecoms giant succeeds with a deal for United Group, it will further its expansion into Europe

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Saudi’s ACWA Power, Tunisia ink deal to develop key green hydrogen project

ACWA Power will explore the development of major green hydrogen project with a first phase of a capacity of 200,000 tonnes per year powered by 4GW of renewable energy

Aramco

Aramco share sale ‘overbooked’ as oil giant looks to raise over $10bn

Saudi Arabia is offering investors about 1.545 billion Aramco shares, or 0.64 per cent

OPEC

OPEC+ extends deep oil production cuts into 2025

OPEC prolongs some cuts by one year

Aramco may announce landmark $10bn share sale Sunday

Aramco completes acquisition of 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan

Aramco’s significant pickup of a stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan was first announced in December last year

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

OPEC+ to hold June 2 crude oil output policy meeting online

The OPEC+ supply cuts since late 2022 have been against a backdrop of rising output from the US and other non-member producers

Saudi Arabia seeks up to $12bn in Aramco share sale

Saudi Arabia sets up new Aramco share sale that could raise $13.1bn

The deal’s value could rise to $13.1bn at the top end under a greenshoe option, which would allow the sale of nearly 1.7 billion shares