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China’s Sungrow inks deal with Saudi’s Algihaz for energy storage project

The project, expected to be delivered this year, will improve the stability and reliability of Saudi Arabia’s power grid.

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Airbus trims its demand forecast for Middle East

After a prolonged lull, demand for larger wide-body planes is accelerating sharply as airlines renew capacity, impacting Airbus’ forecast for the long-haul fleet

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Saudi’s investment ministry and Saudia Group sign deal to boost investment

The agreement aims to provide a slew of benefits tailored for global companies seeking to relocate to the kingdom

China

China willing to strengthen trade with Saudi, commerce minister says

Yasir Al Rumayyan met with high-level officials in China including the minister of commerce and Beijing’s mayor

Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games, IOC says

Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games, IOC says

The agreement between the parties will be ratified at the IOC Session, which will be held on the eve of the Olympic Games in Paris

Saudi retail growth in Riyadh

Riyadh leads Saudi retail space growth with 90% occupancy

A new report projects that Riyadh’s retail stock will expand by 28 per cent to 4.6 million square metres by 2026

Saudia passenger’s jumps by 24% in H1 2024

Saudia carries record 9 million passengers in H1 2024

The carrier operates a fleet of 144 aircraft, connecting Saudi Arabia with more than 100 destinations across four continents

UK GCC TALKS

New UK government to finalise FTA by end of 2024, says GCC secretary-general

The GCC Secretary-General’s London visit comes a week after the UK elected a new Labour government

Diriyah awards $2bn contract for mixed-use district

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah awards $2bn contract for mixed-use district

The contract was awarded to a joint venture to build educational institutions, cultural venues, offices and a luxury hotel

Emirates

Inside Emirates’ brand new $5m lounge at Jeddah airport: Photos

The new facility is the first and only dedicated Emirates lounge in the region outside of Dubai

OPEC Fund approves over $500m in new global development support

OPEC holds firm on 2024 oil demand outlook, anticipates strong travel season

OPEC’s report points to an oil supply deficit in coming months

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Air taxi firm Lilium wins big order from Saudia: Reports

The eVTOL firm’s commercial order pipeline is over 780 aircraft

Aramco set to raise $6bn from three-part bonds

Saudi Aramco set to raise $6bn from three-part bonds

Demand for the three tranches topped $31.5bn, drawing over $11bn for each of the 10- and 30-year tranches and more than $9.5bn for the 40-year bonds

Saudi Arabia places order for four Airbus A330 MRTTs

Saudi Arabia turns to Airbus for four new military aircraft

The order includes a logistics support package with spare parts, training services and service support for the new four aircraft

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Combustion engines aren’t going away anytime soon, says Saudi Aramco

The transition to EVs is creating an opportunity that Saudi Aramco aims to capitalise on

Saudi Arabia raises $12.35bn from Aramco’s share sale

Saudi Arabia raises $12bn from Aramco’s share sale

The government sold a 0.64 per cent stake in Aramco last month, with an additional 154 million shares available for stabilising manager Merrill Lynch

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Saudi crude oil supply to China to rebound in August, regain market share

Saudi exports to China had tumbled in June, to 1.12 million barrels per day, the lowest since March 2020

Riyadh Air, Delta Air Lines unveil strategic partnership

Riyadh Air partners with Delta Air Lines to expand global network

The deal includes interline and codeshare connectivity, enhanced loyalty programs, improved customer experience and digital transformation initiatives

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Riyadh ranks among the top 15 fastest-developing cities, shows index

Riyadh is the only non-Asian city featured in Savills Growth Hubs Index and its potential is linked to a forecasted 26 per cent population growth

Agthia expands footprint with new Saudi facility

Agthia expands footprint with Dhs90m manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia

The new facility underscores the group’s strategic vision to tap into the vast growth opportunities in the GCC region’s largest market

Santos

Saudi Aramco refutes speculation on Santos bid

Adelaide-based Santos is among Australia’s top three producers of liquified natural gas

Saudi Aramco returns to debt market with three-tranche dollar bond sale

Saudi Aramco returns to debt market with three-tranche dollar bond sale

GCC companies and governments have rushed to tap debt markets since the start of the year to take advantage of recent falls in global interest rate

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

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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