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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

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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

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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

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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

Saudi Arabia’s Rasan to divest 30% stake via IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Rasan to lists 30% stake on local bourse

The fintech firm is offering 5.3 million new shares and 17.4 million existing shares to investors – equivalent to 30 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital

Saudi Arabia posts SAR12.4bn deficit Q1 2024

Saudi Arabia posts budget deficit of SAR12.4bn in Q1 2024

Oil revenues reached SAR181.9bn, while total revenues were SAR293.4bn as non-oil revenues edged higher, although oil still dominates

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Egypt braces for second summer of power cuts as gas supplies dwindle

Power cuts are hurting Egypt’s small businesses that play a crucial role in an economy where growth has slowed

Oil hovers near 3-week high on Middle East tensions

Oil nudges higher after Saudi Arabia hikes prices

Saudi Arabia raised the official selling prices (OSPs) for its crude sold to Asia, Northwest Europe and the Mediterranean in June

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India’s Reliance starts trading US oil setting Brent oil benchmark

The move by Reliance comes as India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, is looking to diversify its oil supplies

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OPEC+ likely to extend oil production cuts in June: Insight

Oil inventories and prices close to the long-term average imply ministers are likely to decide to keep output unchanged, based on their behaviour in the past

Fakeeh Care Group sets IPO price range, seeks to raise $763m

Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh Care Group sets IPO price range, seeks to raise $763m

The hospital group is offering 49.8 million shares, equivalent to 21.47 per cent of the company’s total issued share capital

Saudi Arabia acquires stake in critical metals mining company Vale SA

Saudi mining update: Vale transfers 10% to Manara while Mosaic to sell stake to Ma’aden

Vale and Manara Minerals is a joint venture between Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Ma’aden, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund

Saudi Arabia’s Q1 GDP contracts by 1.8%, oil sector weighs

Saudi Arabia’s Q1 GDP contracts by 1.8%, oil sector weighs

The statistics authority estimated that oil activities plunged by 10.6 per cent in the first quarter compared to the same period a year ago

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The economy of language: Saudi Arabia’s young workers pivot to English

Recent survey results show a direct link between English language skills and higher salaries in the kingdom

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GCC-wide weather alert: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar issue advisories

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence said that most parts of the kingdom will experience moderate-to-torrential thundershowers this week