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Opec+ oil output policy

OPEC+ unlikely to move oil output before June meeting

This year, international oil prices have been strong, with Brent holding above $80 a barrel

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Oil market sees frenzy of hedge fund buying as traders turn bullish: Opinion

In a sign of how bullish investors were becoming most buying came from the creation of new long positions

Lucid Group secures $1bn from Saudi PIF affiliate

Saudi-backed Lucid Group to raise $1bn from PIF affiliate

The automaker plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes including capital expenditures and working capital

Saudi fund for development invests in hydropower projects in Pakistan Image SFD

Saudi Fund for Development invests in clean energy projects in Pakistan

The agreements mark a pivotal stride in advancing clean energy projects within Pakistan, aiming to address challenges associated with conventional energy sources and their financial burdens

Four Seasons wellness resort and residences at Amaala Triple Bay Image RSG

Four Seasons, RSG to develop luxe wellness haven at AMAALA Triple Bay

This venture positions Four Seasons as the latest addition to the lineup of luxury brands at Triple Bay, situated along Saudi Arabia’s stunning northwestern coastline

Eid Al Fitr holiday dates Saudi Arabia

Eid al Fitr 2024: Saudi Arabia announces holiday dates for public and private sector

The holiday will begin at the end of the work day on Sunday, April 7, with most employees getting four days off to mark the festival

ACWA Power says breakdown at Morocco solar plant costs firm $47m

ACWA Power says breakdown at Morocco solar plant costs firm $47m

The 150-megawatt plant, part of the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, will be forced to remain idle until November 2024

Saudi’s Qiddiya City to build world-first Dragon Ball theme park

The unveiling of the theme park follows the launch of Qiddiya City’s gaming and esports district

NEOM-TREYAM EQUINOX HOTELS

Neom unveils world’s longest infinity pool at Treyam and a cantilevered hotel at Gidori

NEOM’s latest announcements add to the development plan that includes Norlana, Epicon and Aquellum, among others

Anghami

Saudi’s MBC acquires 14% stake in Spotify rival Anghami

A filing from the SEC indicates that MBC Group, through its MBC Ventures arm, has purchased 4,074,533 ordinary shares in Anghami

Franklin Templeton expands global reach with Saudi Arabia office

Franklin Templeton opens in Saudi Arabia with key hires to tap deals

Clients will have a wide choice of investment solutions across asset classes, including the investment management firm’s $256bn global alternatives platform

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Blinken meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid ceasefire negotiations

The US Secretary of State is on his sixth visit to the region since the October 7 crisis broke out

LME to list Jeddah port as a delivery point

LME to list Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah port as delivery point for copper, zinc

The new warehouse in Saudi Arabia would service the Middle East, North and East Africa regions

Saudi Aramco lines up banks for potential share sale

CERAWeek: Saudi Aramco gas output to rise 60% by 2030

Speaking at one of the biggest energy conferences in the world, Aramco has backed forecasts of continued demand for traditional fossil fuels

Space tourism capsule to fly 32km above Saudi Arabia

A test flight in June will launch Halo’s second real-size prototype capsule 32 kilometres above Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia reportedly plans $40bn push into AI

Saudi Arabia “plans” $40bn push into artificial intelligence

Public Investment Fund’s representatives have discussed a potential partnership with US venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz

OPEC projection for 2024 energy demand - oil

Morgan Stanley expects oil prices to climb to $90 per barrel by summer 2024

Morgan Stanley expects oil demand to grow at 1.5 million bpd this year which is slightly above the historical trend growth

New Murabba Mukkab

Saudi’s New Murabba ‘open for international investment’, says CEO

Already making significant strides in laying the groundwork for the iconic Mukaab building, the company has excavated nearly four million cubic metres of material

Aramco CEO: “We should abandon the fantasy of phasing out oil and gas”

Amin Nasser, CEO of Saudi Aramco, has made the remarks at the 2024 CERAWeek being hosted in Houston, Texas this week

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Hapag-Lloyd to seek cost cuts in 2024 as Red Sea crisis hits profit margins

Habben Jansen said the Red Sea crisis had rather enforced route changes

Red Sea International

Saudi Arabia’s PIF may take full ownership of Saudia

Saudia is set to mostly focus on Muslim pilgrims making the journey to Saudi Arabia’s holy sites while Riyadh Air will target non-religious traffic, including international transit passengers

eVTOL firm FlyNow targets 2025 e-copter test flights in Saudi, UAE

Small e-copters carrying up to two passengers could be ferrying passengers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia in just a few years, says the CEO of FlyNow

Saudi Manpower Solutions Company gets CMA nod to list IPO on Tadawul

Saudi Manpower Solutions Company gets CMA nod to list IPO on Tadawul

The IPO will offer 120,000,000 shares, representing 30 per cent of SMASCO’s total issued share capital

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Saudi Arabia hits important economic milestone: Non-oil activities at 50% of GDP

The data points to a positive trajectory for the kingdom’s economy, driven by diversification, and growth across multiple sectors

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Saudi Arabia to see rain, thunderstorms on first Ramadan weekend

Light-to-moderate rain is expected in parts of Riyadh region, including the capital, Diriyah, Al-Muzahmiyah, and Al-Hareeq

PIF

PIF world’s fifth largest sovereign wealth fund post Aramco stake transfer

The PIF currently ranks number five globally in terms of sovereign wealth funds by asset size

Eid al fitr 2024

Eid al Fitr 2024: Saudi banks announce 9-day holiday

Financial institutions as well as academic institutions in the kingdom will shut for an extended period to mark Eid al Fitr

Riyadh Air marks first year anniversary. Milestones in numbers

In numbers: Riyadh Air marks first anniversary, see key milestones

Riyadh Air has signed significant agreements so far with aviation, transportation and sport partners, including Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Boeing, GE, CAE, Swiss AS, Lufthansa Systems, Lucid Motors and Atlético de Madrid

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PIF-backed Jada commits $266m in its first venture debt investment

This investment aims to bolster the growth of the Venture Debt ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

Global carbon markets value hit record $949bn in 2023

CarbonCapture raises $80m from Saudi Aramco, others

CarbonCapture builds modular machines that contain material that absorbs carbon dioxide when cooled and releases it when heated