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Saudi Ma’aden has extracted lithium from seawater, CEO says

The kingdom’s growing mining industry is a key pillar in Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s Vision 2030 programme to diversify the economy away from oil dependency

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Turkish steel giant Tosyali could partner with Saudi firms for $5bn expansion 

Tosyali is pursuing investment opportunities in Europe and the Americas as it aims to become one of the world’s top 30 iron and steel producers

Rasan’s $224m IPO draws orders worth $19bn

Saudi fintech firm Rasan’s $224m IPO oversubscribed 129.1 times

The company priced its IPO at the top of the previously announced range, selling its shares at SAR37 per share apiece to raise SAR841m

Saudi Arabia’s ALLaM model joins IBM Watsonx AI platform

IBM makes more AI models open source and lands Saudi Arabia deal

Saudi Arabia’s AI authority will train its “ALLaM” Arabic language model using Watsonx, adding new language skills to the firm’s offerings

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promises stable oil supply to Japan

Saudi Arabia and Japan signed over 30 memorandums of understanding during the bilateral talks between the Crown Prince and Japanese PM

Saudia Group’s big Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

Saudia Group’s massive Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

The state-owned group said Saudia would be receiving 54 of the A321neo jets, while flyadeal would acquire 12 A320neos and the remaining A321neos

Oil starts week lower on signs of easing Middle East conflict

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports hit nine-month high in March

Crude exports from the world’s largest oil exporter increased 1.5 per cent to 6.413 million barrels per day in March

Marriott International to bring W Hotels to Riyadh

Marriott International to launch new W Hotels property in Riyadh

W Riyadh is expected to feature 210 luxury guest rooms and suites, seven restaurants, retail space, and expansive event and meeting facilities

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Oil prices climb amid uncertainty in the Middle East

Despite the volatility in the region, oil prices moved only slightly

Saudi King Salman to be treated for lung inflammation

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to be treated for lung inflammation

Earlier on Sunday, King Salman underwent medical tests at the royal clinics at Al Salam Palace due to high temperature and joint pain

Saudi Venture Capital invests SAR112.5m in General Atlantic PE fund

Saudi Venture Capital invests SAR112.5m in General Atlantic PE fund

The investment aims to bolster Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning technology ecosystem and support high-growth companies across key sectors

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Saudi IPO: SMASCO sets final offer price amid strong investor demand

Saudi Manpower Solutions Company (SMASCO) has determined the final offer price at SAR 7.5 per share for its IPO

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Cruise Saudi launches Aroya: A glimpse at the kingdom’s first cruise line

The flagship vessel of Aroya Cruises is an impressive 335-metre floating resort

PIF

Saudi’s PIF slashes holdings of US equities: Report

PIF saw its US-traded stock holdings plummet from $35bn at the end of 2023 to $18bn by March 31

Zain KSA to invest SAR1.6bn to expand 5G network in Saudi Arabia

Zain KSA to invest SAR1.6bn to expand 5G network in Saudi Arabia

The strategy will see the company increase the number of its 5G network sites in the country to more than 7,000

CBRE real estate

Trends shaping real estate in the GCC: An in-depth conversation with Anshuman Magazine of CBRE

CBRE has expanded its offerings as well as operations as the GCC sees a real estate boom backed by economic versatility and government investment programmes

Qiddiya, SEVEN merge to boost Saudi entertainment sector

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya merges with SEVEN to boost entertainment sector

The move is in line with the strategy to establish an entertainment, sports and culture powerhouse in the kingdom

Fakeeh Care Group’s $763.4m IPO oversubscribed 119 times

Fakeeh Care Group’s $763.4m IPO oversubscribed 119 times

The pricing of SAR57.5 per share implies a market valuation of around SAR13.3bn at listing

OPEC Fund approves over $500m in new global development support

OPEC sticks to global oil demand projections in monthly outlook report

OPEC sounded an upbeat tone on the economic outlook as well as future oil demand

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Saudi crude oil supply to China ‘to fall’ by almost 6 million barrels

The volume of Saudi crude to be loaded for China is estimated to fall by 5.8 million barrels in June from 45 million barrels in May

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Saudi eVisa update: New countries and categories added to the list

The announcement marks the latest expansion of Saudi’s eVisa programme

Jaumur by Neom

Introducing Jaumur, Neom’s new luxury coastal haven

Jaumur is an exclusive residential community that aims to accommodate 6,000 residents

Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia explore funds to track Hong Kong stock indices

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia explore funds to track Hong Kong stock indices

A new ETF tracking Saudi equities was listed in Hong Kong last year, becoming the first product of its kind in Asia

Alat unveils two business units in manufacturing push

Saudi Arabia’s Alat unveils electrification, AI Infrastructure business units

The firm plans to invest $100bn by 2030 to develop key partnerships and build advanced manufacturing capabilities

Biggest water park in the Middle East to open in Qiddiya next year

Aquarabia, in Qiddiya City, will feature 22 rides and the developers aim to break four world-records, including constructing the world’s tallest water coaster

Aramco keeps $31.1bn payout despite lower Q1 net income

Saudi Aramco maintains dividend despite lower net income in Q1

The oil major reported a 14 per cent decline in first-quarter net income to $27.3bn in the three months to March 31

flynas boosts UAE network, with flights to 3 more destinations

flynas boosts UAE network, with flights to 3 more destinations

The expansion increases the number of routes between Saudi Arabia and the UAE to nine, and daily flight frequencies to more than 20

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Shipping giant Maersk says Red Sea disruption could cut Asia-Europe capacity by 20%

Maersk’s fuel costs on the affected routes between Asia and Europe are now 40 per cent higher per journey

Lucid Group secures $1bn from Saudi PIF affiliate

EV maker Lucid reports quarterly revenue above estimates as price cuts boost sales

The company said it expects capital expenditure of $1.5bn this year, compared with $910.6m in 2023

NEOM, Saudi Red Sea Authority sign marine tourism MoU

NEOM, Saudi Red Sea Authority to formulate marine tourism regulations

The partnership seeks to implement and activate joint initiatives to advance research, deliver innovation and enhance the visitor experience