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Aramco Q2 profit drops 3.4% on lower volumes, refining margins

Saudi Aramco Q2 profit drops 3.4% on lower volumes, refining margins

The energy firm declared dividends of $31.1bn for the second quarter, including $10.8bn in performance-linked payouts

Lucid

Lucid gets up to $1.5bn in funding from PIF ahead of electric SUV rollout

The deal comes just ahead of Lucid’s planned production of its much-awaited Gravity SUV later this year

oil

Oil hovers at 8-month lows as US recession fears offset Middle East tensions

Brent crude oil futures inched down 4 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $76.77 a barrel

Saudi Arabia mulls raising stake in Binladin Group

Saudi Arabia to raise stake in Binladin Group to boost construction sector

The government is considering helping pay off dues to banks, lending to the firm, and even potentially increasing its stake

Antony-Blinken-Israel

Middle East tensions: US State Secretary Antony Blinken dials GCC counterparts

Blinken has spoken to his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar as tensions have ratched up in the region, in recent days

NEW MURABBA - FIFA STADIUMS

15 stadiums across 5 cities: Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2034 roadmap

The kingdom’s capital city Riyadh will host eight stadiums, including the new King Salman Stadium, which will accommodate over 92,000 spectators

OPEC+ latest: Group meets against backdrop of uncertain market

OPEC+ sticks to oil policy, repeats could pause October hike

Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said OPEC+ could pause or reverse the production hikes if it decided the market is not strong enough

SABIC posts an 85% jump in Q2 2024 net profit

Petrochemicals giant SABIC posts 85% second-quarter profit leap

The company said its long-term focus would remain on “strategic portfolio optimisation” and restructuring underperforming assets

Inaugural 24 Fintech - mozn

Inaugural ’24 Fintech’ edition to host global finance industry leaders

24 Fintech is closely aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 which positions the industry as a crucial element in achieving economic transformation

PIF signs 6 MoUs with financial institutions

Saudi’s PIF inks MoUs worth $50bn with financial entities

PIF signed the MoUs with key Chinese financial institutions, including the Agricultural Bank of China and Bank of China

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

OPEC+ likely to stick to output policy at JMMC meet

Oil has fallen from a 2024 high, above $92 a barrel in April to trade around $81, on July 30

Response Plus Medical’s CEO on meeting today’s evolving healthcare needs

RPM CEO Dr Rohil Raghavan shares how the medical services provider continues to enhance the quality of healthcare services in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and beyond

Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit tops $4bn in second quarter

Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit tops $4bn in second quarter

The kingdom’s total public debt stood at SAR1.149tn at the end of June, up from SAR1.05tn at the end of last year

Saudi Arabia’s GDP contracts by 0.4% in Q2 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Q2 GDP shrinks by an estimated 0.4%, oil weighs

The kingdom’s GDP decreased by 1.7 per cent in Q1 2024, as cuts to oil production have continued to weigh on the country’s economy.

ROSHN Group to build 45,000-seat stadium in Riyadh Image: Supplied

ROSHN Group to build 45,000-seat stadium in Riyadh

In addition to international sporting events, the new stadium will host other entertainment, cultural, and social events

LME approves Jeddah Port as warehouse delivery point

LME approves Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Port as warehouse delivery point

The listing will become active three months after the first warehouse company has been approved in the new location

Saudi Arabia eyes lithium investment in Chile

Saudi Arabia sees lithium investment options in Chile

The kingdom is working to secure access to lithium and other minerals as part of its goal to turn itself into a hub for battery and EV manufacturing

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GCC countries to begin free trade pact negotiations with Turkey

The talks, if successful, would create one of the world’s largest free trade areas worth $2.4tn

Saudi Arabia to build 92,000-seat King Salman Stadium in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia to build 92,000-seat King Salman Stadium in Riyadh

Covering more than 660,000 square meters, the stadium will serve as the home ground for Saudi Arabia’s national soccer team

e-commerce

Saudi Arabia joins global e-commerce agreement

The agreement mandates the digitalisation of customs documents and processes, the recognition of electronic documents and signatures, and legal safeguards against online fraud

Bahri

Bahri’s profits soar by 48% in Q2 2024, boosted by higher shipping volumes

In H1 2024, the company achieved a 6 per cent YoY growth in revenues to SAR5.03bn

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil falls 1.5%, ends week lower on China demand fears

For the week, Brent was trading down more than 1 per cent while WTI fell beyond 3 per cent

UAE EU trade talks Middle east

Europe welcomes Middle East money but some deals face headwinds

Investors from the Middle East bring cash and expertise to such projects

Baosteel boosts investment in Saudi steel JV to $1bn

China’s Baosteel doubles investment in Aramco, PIF steel venture to $1bn

The steel manufacturing facility has an annual production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes of direct reduced iron and nearly 1.7 million tonnes of steel

Airbus nabs order for 160 jets from Saudi Arabia’s flynas

Saudi Arabia’s flynas places order for 75 A320neo, 15 A330neo

The expansion of flynas’ fleet is expected to boost the airline’s capacity and range while enhancing its overall fleet capabilities

G20 - X

G20 agree to work on Brazil’s ‘billionaire tax’ idea

The “billionaire tax” would be aimed at the world’s richest individuals such as Tesla owner Elon Musk

Suez Canal

Suez Canal revenue drops as some shipping firms shun Red Sea

The Suez Canal, is a key source of foreign currency for Egypt, and authorities have been trying to boost its revenues in recent years

JBS MEATPACKING PLANT

Brazil’s JBS to open SAR500m Saudi food factory by year end

The establishment of the Jeddah factory is expected to create job opportunities for Saudi youth

Gulf Business Awards 2024 - nominations

Last call for nominations: Gulf Business Awards 2024

The winners of the Gulf Business Awards 2024 will be announced at a gala dinner and awards ceremony in Dubai on September 24

Saudi Arabia welcomes 60 million visitors in H1 2024

Saudi Arabia welcomes 60 million visitors in H1 2024

Saudi Arabia witnessed a 22.9 per cent increase in visitor spending in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year