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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

ARAMCO-RENAULT-GEELY

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

bartawi

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

Lucid opens Saudi Arabia’s first car production facility

Lucid, Rivian and Nikola: What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?

EV startups are lowering manufacturing costs, laying off workforce, and racing to develop cheaper models to navigate a slump in demand

Aramco acquires stake in EIG’s MidOcean Energy

FTAI Infrastructure inks deal with Aramco subsidiary to boost oil supply to Texas terminal

The world’s largest oil firm has been expanding its trading activity

GCC markets Image: Getty Images - ipo

China approves first ETFs tracking Saudi equities, fund managers say

Through the ETF, investors in China will be able to trade Saudi stocks including Saudi Aramco and Saudi National Bank

Red Sea

Shipping industry urges Red Sea action as Houthis sink second vessel

International naval forces have been deployed to provide defensive support for ships sailing through the Red Sea, but the attacks have increased significantly

air taxi EHang

Saudi Arabia: World’s first licensed autonomous air taxi takes flight during Hajj 2024

The autonomous flight was conducted by EHang Holdings in collaboration with Saudi-based Front End

Embraer sees Saudi Arabia and India as strategic defence markets

Embraer sees Saudi Arabia, India, EU, US as strategic defence markets

A potential Saudi purchase could involve 25 units, and the planemaker expects the country to make a decision in two to four years

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil funds temper bearishness after OPEC+ reassurance

Inventories of both gasoline and diesel have been rising relative to the seasonal trend in the US, and consumption growth for oil remains tepid across major markets

Dubai-based mining firm to enter Argentina lithium market

Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda

Chile is the world’s second-largest producer of lithium