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Saudi Arabia’s Derayah Financial plans to sell 20% stake in Riyadh IPO

Derayah Financial plans to sell 20% stake in Riyadh IPO

The brokerage is offering 49.94 million shares, representing 20 per cent of the company’s total issued share capital

Trump calls for $1 trillion Saudi investment, lower oil prices

Trump calls for $1tn Saudi investment, lower oil prices

On January 23, the Saudi State news agency said the kingdom wants to put $600 billion into expanded investment and trade with the US over the next four years

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sells portfolio firm Thiqah to Elm

Saudi Arabia’s Elm to acquire Thiqah from PIF for $907m

The fund said that the deal will strengthen the local ICT sector, contributing to its goal of creating high-skilled jobs and driving economic growth through digital transformation

Saudi Arabia pledges to invest $600bn in the US under President Trump

Saudi Arabia pledges to invest $600bn in the US under President Trump

The kingdom is eager to seize partnership and investment opportunities created by the new administration’s anticipated reforms

Saudi Aramco expects additional oil demand of 1.3 million bpd in 2025

Saudi Aramco expects additional oil demand of 1.3 million bpd in 2025

Aramco’s chief executive Amin Nasser said that oil demand in 2025 will approach 106 million barrels per day (bpd) after averaging about 104.6 million bpd last year

IMF slashes 2025 Saudi Arabia growth forecast on extended oil production cuts

IMF slashes 2025 Saudi Arabia growth forecast on extended oil production cuts

The fund said it expected energy commodity prices to decline by 2.6 per cent in 2025, more than assumed in October

Aramco to set up minerals exploration, mining JV with Ma’aden

Aramco to set up minerals exploration, mining JV with Ma’aden

The venture will focus on energy transition minerals, with commercial lithium production scheduled to commence by 2027

Saudi Arabia’s flyadeal set to order Airbus A330neo jets

Saudi Arabia’s flyadeal set to order Airbus A330neo jets

The low-cost carrier is likely to announce the order for the upgraded A330-900 variant in the coming weeks after comparing it with Boeing’s smaller 787-9

Saudi Arabia’s PIF completes acquisition of 23.08% stake in Saudi Re

Saudi Arabia’s PIF completes acquisition of 23.08% stake in Saudi Re

The investment is expected to boost the growth of the local reinsurance sector and improve coverage for commercial activities for insurance firms and companies in general

Saudi Arabia’s Almoosa plans to list 30% stake on local bourse

EFG Hermes advises on $449m Almoosa Healthcare IPO on Saudi Exchange

The healthcare company began trading publicly on Tuesday and rose 15 per cent on debut as it hovered around the SAR139.60 mark

Saudi Arabia taps debt markets with $12bn three-part bond

Saudi Arabia taps debt markets with $12bn three-part bond

The kingdom sold $5bn, $3bn and $4bn in tenors of three, six and 10 years, respectively, and the total order book reached around $37bn

PIF secures $7bn inaugural murabaha credit facility

Saudi’s PIF secures $7bn murabaha credit facility

The Shariah-compliant financing structure forms part of PIF’s continued objective of diversifying its funding sources

Energy Capital Group Successfully Closes ECG2.0-Fund2

Saudi’s Energy Capital Group closes oversubscribed SAR600m fund

ECG2.0-Fund2 anticipates exiting its industrial services platform through an initial public offering (IPO) targeted within two years

The Mubadala Investment headquarters building (centre) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Mubadala overtakes Saudi Arabia’s PIF as world’s top wealth fund spender

Mubadala and its subsidiaries deployed $29.2bn in 2024, up from $17.5bn invested in 2023, according to a report from Global SWF

SEVEN Unveils SAR 1.3 Billion Destination in Jazan (1)

Saudi’s SEVEN announces SAR1.3bn entertainment destination in Jazan

SEVEN’s investment in Jazan is part of a larger, SAR50bn initiative to develop 21 entertainment destinations in 14 cities across Saudi Arabia

Parkin, BATIC to explore smart parking solutions in Saudi Arabia

Parkin, BATIC to explore smart parking solutions in Saudi Arabia

Parkin’s move into the Saudi market further solidifies its position as a regional leader in parking solutions, with the company’s expertise in Dubai paving the way for broader GCC expansion

Money20/20 Middle East to debut in Riyadh in Sept 2025

Money20/20 Middle East to debut in Riyadh in Sept 2025

Money20/20 Middle East aims to become the largest fintech event in the region, featuring a diverse lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking opportunities

Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Ardian close acquisition of 15% stake in Heathrow Airport

Saudi Arabia’s PIF acquires 15% stake in Heathrow Airport

Ardian and PIF will acquire 22.6 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, of FGP Topco for a total of $4.12bn

Riyadh Metro opens green, red lines as network nears full completion

Riyadh Metro’s red and green lines will open on December 15, bringing it one step closer to its full rollout

UAE’s ADNH Catering to boost stake in Saudi JV to 50%

UAE’s ADNH Catering to boost stake in Saudi JV to 50%

ADNH Catering and Al-Rushaid Petroleum Investment Company will each hold a 50 per cent stake in the joint venture once the deal is finalised

2030 FIFA WORLD CUP COHOST MOROCCO

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

The 2034 edition will bring the global spectacle back to the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia becoming the second nation in the region to host the tournament, following Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 event.

PIF

Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches new hotel management company

Adeera seeks to introduce a portfolio of distinctive Saudi hotel brands serving various segments, from mid-range to ultra-luxury, for different categories of visitors

Parsons wins contract for RCRC Road Program Phase in Riyadh Image supplied

Parsons wins $53m 3-year contract for roads programme in Riyadh

Parsons currently has more than 50 active projects in Saudi Arabia

Trump, Dar Global to build more towers in Saudi Arabia

Trump Organization doubles down on Saudi property market

The latest developments come ahead of the formal launch of another Trump Tower this week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s second-largest city

Informa's Adam Andersen on how CPHI ME is building bridges in the pharma sector

Informa’s Adam Andersen on how CPHI ME is building bridges in the pharma sector

Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceutical market is expected to exceed $11bn by 2032, driven by a compound annual growth rate of around two per cent

Apple announces major retail expansion in Saudi Arabia

Apple announces major retail expansion in Saudi Arabia

This marks Apple’s first direct retail service in the kingdom and is a significant milestone in the company’s local operations

Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices amid nascent demand recovery

Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices amid nascent demand recovery

Saudi Aramco said it is lowering the official selling prices for refiners in Asia, which buy about 70 per cent of the kingdom’s crude

IHG expands in Al Madinah with two new Holiday Inn hotels

IHG expands in Al Madinah with two new Holiday Inn hotels

IHG is positioning itself to play a major role in the transformation of Al Madinah into a modern, culturally rich hub for both pilgrims and tourists

Saudi energy minister on why OPEC+ is not increasing output now

OPEC+, which pumps about half the world’s oil, had previously been planning to start unwinding cuts from October 2024

PIF and Bpifrance Assurance Export sign $10 billion memorandum of understanding

Saudi’s PIF, Bpifrance Assurance Export sign $10bn MoU to support key projects

The partnership will unlock up to $10bn in financing for Saudi Vision 2030 projects, boosting cooperation and commercial collaboration between the two nations