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New 24 Fintech summit to debut in Riyadh this September

The 24 Fintech summit will feature more than 200 expert speakers who will address pressing finance industry issues.

Saudi-backed EV maker Lucid beats quarterly deliveries estimates

Lucid delivered 2,394 vehicles in the quarter ended June 30, above estimates of 1,940 units.

Saudi's PIF boosts stake in Saudi Re with $114m investment

Saudi’s PIF boosts stake in Saudi Re with $114m investment

Saudi Re plans to raise its capital by SAR267.3m ($71m) through this strategic subscription agreement with the kingdom’s sovereign fund

Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air _ Image Getty Images

Riyadh Air’s Tony Douglas on the airline’s sky-high ambitions

Riyadh Air’s CEO reveals the airline’s plans, focus on digital innovations and its vision for shaping the future of aviation

Aramco, ADNOC reportedly weigh bids for Santos

Saudi Aramco, ADNOC Group reportedly weigh bids for Santos

The Gulf energy giants have been conducting preliminary evaluations of Santos as a possible acquisition target

Red Sea - shipping - logistics

How have global shipping firms reacted to Red Sea tensions?

The longer route around the Cape of Good Hope, to avoid attacks by Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea, has pushed up shipping costs as well as emissions

ACWA Power completes $533m financing for Tashkent energy project. Image courtesy ACWA Power / For illustrative purposes

ACWA Power completes $533m financing for Tashkent energy project

The Tashkent Riverside project includes a 500MWh battery energy storage system – the largest in Central Asia – and a 200MW solar project

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Saudi Arabia announces discovery of seven oil, gas deposits

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman confirmed the discovery by state oil firm Saudi Aramco

Dar Global-Trump Organization Agreement Signing

Trump Tower in Jeddah: Dar Global announces Saudi project

This Jeddah venture will be the Trump Organization’s first foray into the Saudi Arabian market

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

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

Under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has poured hundreds of billions of dollars through the fund into projects, including NEOM

GCC luxury sector surges in 2023, UAE leads the rest, reveals report from Chaloub Group Image: Getty Images

GCC luxury sector surges in 2023, UAE leads the rest

The region’s luxury market, valued at $12.5bn by year-end 2023, grew at double the rate of the global industry, revealed a report from the UAE-based Chaloub Group

OPEC projection for 2024 energy demand - oil

Oil prices climb on summer demand outlook

Recent data showed that oil production and demand for major products rose to a four-month high in April, supporting prices

Saudi Aramco signs $25bn in contracts for gas expansion

Saudi Aramco awards $25bn in contracts for gas expansion

The development of the Jafurah field is expected to cost $100bn and boost the state energy firm’s gas production by more than 60 per cent by 2030

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Aramco to buy 10% stake in Renault-Geely thermal engines venture

Renault CEO Luca de Meo described the deal as creating a “dream team” that would “reinvent” the future of combustion-engine and hybrid technologies

Dar Global

Saudi developer Dar Global eyes $300m US expansion

Dar Global hopes to sell at least half of the homes in its US developments to non-US buyers

Aramco

Aramco close to agreeing 10% stake in Renault, Geely thermal engines JV: Report

The energy giant signed a letter of intent in March 2023 with a view to possibly becoming a minority shareholder in the JV

Saudi Arabia: ACWA Power, Badeel, SAPCO sign PPAs for major solar projects

The development of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy sector is a core objective of Vision 2030, the kingdom’s blueprint for a modern, diversified economy

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul completes acquisition of 32.6% stake in DME Holdings

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul completes acquisition of 32.6% stake in DME Holdings

The investment will accelerate the Gulf Mercantile Exchange’s growth as a regional commodities leader well-positioned to capture global commodity demand

Fourth Milling Company plans to list 30% stake in IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Fourth Milling Company plans to list 30% stake in IPO, CMA says

The company was part of a wider privatisation programme under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy aimed at diversifying the oil-dominated economy

Rivian

Volkswagen’s $5bn investment in Rivian signals future EV collaboration trends

Rivian will form an equally controlled joint venture with Volkswagen to share EV architecture and software

LME

LME undertaking consultation around Saudi expansion: Report

London Metal Exchange will undertake consulting on the final rulemaking around the Jeddah expansion, but said it remains positive on that initiative

Saudi Aramco, Sempra sign 20-year LNG offtake deal

Saudi Aramco, Sempra sign 20-year LNG offtake deal

Aramco and Sempra expect to execute binding LNG and definitive equity agreements with terms substantially equivalent to those in the heads of agreement

Aston Martin Valiant

Aston Martin to start delivery of Alonso-inspired race car Valiant in fourth quarter

Valiant joins the ranks of Valkyrie, Vantage and upcoming mid-engine supercar Valhalla as collectible specials

Lithium Production Chile

Saudi-backed Almar Water seeks lithium partnership in Chile

Water supply is a major challenge for the lithium industry, following persistent drought in the South American country

Saudi Arabia’s construction output value to hit $181.5bn by 2028

Saudi Arabia’s construction output value to hit $181.5bn by 2028, Knight Frank says

The ongoing transformation is being driven by Vision 2030, which aims to deliver more than 660,000 residential units and over 320,000 hotel keys

DDoS cyberattacks

DDos attacks up 183% in MENA amid geopolitical tensions: StormWall

As the geopolitical situation continues to evolve in the MENA region, the frequency and intensity of DDoS attacks by hacktivists as well as malicious actors, are expected to persist

SIEMENS ENERGY

Siemens Energy snags $1.5bn order for two Saudi power plants

The power plants will be operational in a phased approach

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Spinneys expands regional footprint with new store in Riyadh

The supermarket chain plans to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia, with up to 12 new stores scheduled to open in the kingdom by 2028

Aramco Yasir Al-Rumayyan

Saudi Aramco chairman reappointed independent director on Reliance Industries board

Saudi Aramco’s chairman Yasir Al Rumayyan, who heads Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, was initially appointed to RIL’s board in 2021 for a three-year term

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s tech renaissance: Insight

Through regulatory frameworks and policy initiatives, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a burgeoning hub for digital advancement, writes Tech Mahindra’s COO