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Saudi's Cenomi Centers, GIB Capital unveil SAR1bn real estate fund

Saudi’s Cenomi Centers, GIB Capital unveil SAR1bn real estate fund

The fund aims to accelerate development in the Qassim region, including the facilitation of a land sale programme and development of the U Walk Qassim Mall

Rawabi Holding and World Wide Generation

Rawabi Holding, World Wide Generation new JV to drive sustainability

Rawabi will fast-track sustainability performance and financing especially in hard to abate sectors in Saudi Arabia and wider MENA region

Saudi PIF to acquire 40% stake in Selfridges Stores

Saudi Arabia’s PIF acquires 40% stake in Selfridges Stores

The deal includes new investment by both PIF and Central to strengthen Selfridges Group’s position and support future development

Saudi Arabia’s PIF eyeing stake in sports streamer DAZN

Saudi Arabia’s PIF eyeing stake in sports streamer DAZN

The streaming platform is a broadcasting partner for Italy’s Serie A, Spain’s LaLiga, Germany’s Bundesliga and France’s Ligue 1

Reboot for world’s tallest tower construction in Jeddah

Once completed, the Jeddah Economic Company (JEC) tower will rise over 1,000 metres and feature 157 floors, making it the tallest structure globally.

PIF mulls bigger stake in Nintendo.

Levelling up? Saudi’s PIF mulls bigger stake in Nintendo

PIF currently owns 8.58 per cent of Nintendo and has stakes in video game companies Nexon, Capcom, and Koei Tecmo

Saudia, Delta Air Lines team up to expand global network

Saudia, Delta Air Lines team up to expand global network

Delta customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, while Saudia flyers will gain access to 12 destinations in the US

Saudi's ROSHN secures $2.4bn syndicated loan to drive growth

Saudi’s ROSHN secures $2.4bn syndicated loan to drive growth

The credit facility is expected to provide ROSHN with the financial flexibility needed to pursue new opportunities and strengthen its position

Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.9% of GDP in 2024

Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.9% of GDP in 2024

The Gulf state expects to post a fiscal deficit of SAR118bn, wider than the SAR79bn projected in the 2024 budget statement last December

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ACWA Power, Badeel, SAPCO report financial close on key solar PV projects

These projects, valued at $3.2bn, aim to generate a combined capacity of 5.5GW of solar power for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah agrees deals worth $1bn with European firms

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah agrees deals worth $1bn with European firms

The $63bn project is one of the Public Investment Fund’s giant construction efforts aimed at boosting economic growth

Saudi Arabia ditches $100 crude target to win back market share

Oil prices are down nearly 5 per cent so far this year, amid increasing supply from other producers, especially the US

Aramco sets price guidance for dollar sukuk bonds

Saudi Aramco sets price guidance for dollar sukuk bonds, term sheet shows

The 5-year bond has price guidance of Treasuries plus around 120 basis points (bps) and the 10-year bond has Treasuries plus about 135 bps

Riyadh Air, Sutherland to develop digitally native financial operations

Riyadh Air, Sutherland to develop digitally native financial operations

This partnership supports Riyadh Air’s goal of becoming the world’s first fully digital airline as it prepares to expand to over 100 destinations by 2030

Golf Saudi, Topgolf Callaway to build golf venues in Saudi Arabia

Golf Saudi, Topgolf Callaway to build golf venues in Saudi Arabia

Golf Saudi plans to build three Topgolf venues by 2028, with the option to open two others in the future

Saipem secures $2bn offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Italy’s Saipem wins offshore contract worth $2bn in Saudi Arabia

The contract was signed under the existing long-term agreement with oil giant Saudi Aramco

business

Five steps to help businesses scale to seven figures

Although barriers to entry are lower, the challenges of scaling a business have increased significantly

AI in construction

Why AI integration is critical for mega-projects: Lessons from the GCC

AI predictive models can help analyse historical data on the start and end dates of previous projects in order to create realistic timelines for future projects

Saudi miner Ma’aden to acquire SABIC stake in Alba for $1bn

Saudi Ma’aden to buy nearly 21% stake in Bahrain’s Alba for $1bn

The deal is valued between $963.25m and $1.06bn (BHD363m and 398m), and the proceeds will help SABIC grow in the chemicals industry

Saudi Arabia debuts ETF tracking Hong Kong stocks

Saudi Arabia approves first ETFs tracking Hong Kong-listed equities

Saudi Arabia’s markets regulator approved AlBilad Investment Company’s request to offer “Albilad CSOP MSCI Hong Kong China Equity ETF

Saudi Ma’aden plans to sell aluminium units to Bahrain’s Alba

Saudi Ma’aden plans to sell aluminium units to Bahrain’s Alba

The potential deal is set to reshape the aluminium market, positioning the merged entity as one of the largest aluminium producers worldwide

Saudi Aramco boosts stake in MidOcean, fund new stake in Peru LNG

Saudi Aramco boosts stake in MidOcean, fund new stake in Peru LNG

Aramco is seeking to strengthen its position in the LNG market, which is set to grow by 50 per cent globally by the end of the decade

Saudi Ma’aden acquires 25.1% stake in Ma’aden JV for $1.1bn

Saudi Ma’aden acquires 25.1% stake in Ma’aden JV for $1.1bn

The deal, which is expected to be completed in Q1 2025, is subject to regulatory and corporate approvals

Saudi Arabian milling firm MC4 seeks to raise $228.9m from IPO

Saudi Arabian milling firm MC4 seeks to raise $228.9m from IPO

The indicative share price of SAR5 and SAR5.30 per share implies a market valuation of around SAR 2.8bn ($763.2m)

SFD signs loan agreement with dominica

Saudi Fund for Development signs first loan agreement with Dominica

Since its inception, the SFD has supported over 800 projects across 100 countries, with a total funding of $20bn

Saudi Arabia’s PIF swings to $36.8bn profit in 2023

S&P revises Saudi Arabia’s outlook to positive on strong non-oil economy

The ratings agency said the positive outlook reflects Saudi Arabia’s potential to bring in more reforms and investments

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Qualcomm, Aramco, RDIA launch incubator for high-tech startups

The DISA programme will build upon Qualcomm’s successful track record of similar initiatives in regions such as Taiwan, India, Vietnam and Africa

Big- data - Cloudera

Why data must be refined like oil to drive business value: Cloudera CEO

Charles Sansbury tells Gulf Business that data like oil requires substantial effort and infrastructure to unlock its full potential

Farmer and tablet working at sweet corn smart farm - AI

Farm to table reinvented: How AI is driving agricultural value chain transformation

AI’s predictive ability empowers agribusinesses to adjust planting schedules, optimise harvest times, and make well-informed decisions regarding crop selection

Saudi Arabian Mills sets IPO price range, seeks to raise $271m

Saudi Arabian Mills prices IPO at top of indicated range to raise $271m

The milling firm said that the retail subscription period will run from September 18 to September 19