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TikTok, Zoom and Mohammad the Humanoid Robot headline DeepFest opener

At DeepFest, stakeholders are optimistic about the potential to expand, scale, and drive innovation in AI, underscoring Riyadh’s emergence as a key player in the global technology landscape

Investcorp leads Salla’s pre-IPO funding round

Bahrain’s Investcorp leads Salla’s $130m pre-IPO funding round

The fundraising had the participation of Sanabil Investment, a unit of Public Investment Fund, venture capital firm STV, and Salla’s existing shareholders

shipping

Risk is the new normal in ocean shipping as Red Sea tensions reign: Experts

The Red Sea tensions have spurred cargo delivery disruptions and soaked up excess vessel capacity, raising global shipping costs

AWS to invest $5.3 bn in Saudi Arabia, open data centres

AWS unveils $5.3bn investment to advance Saudi Arabia’s cloud infrastructure

The new region will consist of three availability zones at launch, adding to the existing 105 zones across 33 geographic regions globally

Aramco

Aramco completes acquisition of 100% equity stake in Chile’s Esmax

The deal, which was first announced last September, represents the company’s first downstream retail investment in South America

Red Sea

Ship sunk after Houthi attack could lead to environmental disaster in Red Sea

The Rubymar went down in the southern Red Sea late on Friday or early on Saturday

Oil hovers near 3-week high on Middle East tensions

OPEC+ producers extend oil output cuts to second quarter

The oil demand outlook is uncertain for this year but OPEC expects another year of relatively strong demand growth of 2.25 million bpd

Building a Saudi Arabian Silicon Oasis

PIF-owned Alat aims to create a world-class manufacturing electronics hub in the heart of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia officially launches FIFA 2034 World Cup bid

Saudi Arabia’s football federation has officially launched its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup

Tech Mahindra - MWC 2024

Tech Mahindra’s successful outing at MWC 2024 with key signings

From signing on new clients to displaying its expertise in the green transition, Tech Mahindra made the most of its time in Barcelona

How ROSHN is building supply chain resilience in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian real estate developer ROSHN is not only building out entire communities, but also helping to shape key supply chains

SNB Capital launches fund with a focus on oil and gas

Saudi Arabia’s SNB Capital launches $230m oil and gas fund

The transaction creates a unique opportunity to acquire a large-scale portfolio with a production capacity of 600,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day

ZEPHYR-AALTO

This solar-powered, stratospheric Zephyr can replace 250 mobile towers

In an exclusive interview at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Samer Halawi provides a glimpse into the transformative potential of delpoying Zephyr

OPEC+ reportedly mulls extending voluntary oil output cuts

OPEC+ to consider extending voluntary oil output cuts, sources say

OPEC+’s de facto leader Saudi Arabia has said that the cuts could continue past the first quarter if needed

Olam Group delays listing agri unit on Saudi Exchange again

Olam Group’s Singapore-Saudi dual IPO plan for agri unit delayed again

The company said the delay was due to the regulatory framework still being finalised in Saudi Arabia to enable the listing of foreign companies

ECG Fund

Saudi CEOs the ‘most optimistic’ in GCC, says PwC study

The auditing company’s latest annual report reveals that 89 per cent of Saudi Arabia’s CEOs expressed confidence in their country’s economic prospects

Saudi Aramco signs $6bn supply chain agreement

Aramco inks $6bn supply chain deal, boosts Jafurah field gas reserves

The deals cover the supply of a range of products comprising strategic commodities, such as instrumentation, and electrical and drilling equipment

deepfest 2024

DeepFest 2024 set to witness history in the making with the ‘mirror’ interview

This social experiment will reveal a digital replica of a human being that not only mimics their appearance and voice but also engages in conversation

Donn Davis, Founder of Professional Fighters League - PFL -

Mixed Martial Arts: Professional Fighters League event kicks off in Saudi Arabia

The founder of PIF-backed Professional Fighters League tells us about their MMA event, PFL Champions versus Bellator Champions, and how PFL will help accelerate the MMA ecosystem regionally

Saudi Cup is world’s richest horse race with $20m prize money: Interesting facts to know

The Saudi Cup attracts over 70 international horses from diverse corners of the globe, ranging from Argentina to Japan

Saudi Arabia’s PIF pitches kingdom as AI hub

Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF pitches kingdom as AI hub

Al-Rumayyan’s comments signal that data centres may be a core part of the kingdom’s strategy to capitalise on the booming demand for GenAI technology

Saudi retail growth

Saudi Arabia’s meteoric rise to third place in Global Retail Development Index

Increase in non-cash transactions and strategic initiatives propelled the kingdom’s retail growth

Saudi Arabia mulls follow-on share offerings framework

Saudi Arabia considers regulatory framework for follow-on share offerings

The framework would be a process that is governed and regulated and a catalyst for increasing the free float of listed companies

Saudi Foundation Day

Saudi Arabia Foundation Day 2024: Celebrate long weekend with fireworks and more

The kingdom celebrates the occasion with several events, including fireworks and drone shows paying homage to its history

Diriyah - bab samhan hotel

Saudi heritage on display at Diriyah’s Bab Samhan Hotel

The opening of Bab Samhan marks a significant milestone in Diriyah’s journey towards becoming a premier destination for luxury hospitality

AI - DEEPFEST

Unlocking the potential of AI across industries: Hear it at DeepFest 2024

From revolutionising customer interactions to advancing national security, AI holds promise for shaping the future of technology and human interaction

Alat co-chief of corporate development, Brian Rogove

WATCH: Softbank, PIF’s Alat to build robots in Saudi Arabia

A new JV will build a ‘lighthouse factory’ that will create robots by year-end, according to Brian Rogove, the co-chief of corporate development at Alat.

Saudi Aramco likely to issue a bond in 2024

Saudi Aramco likely to issue a bond in 2024, CFO says

The state-owned energy firm last tapped global debt markets in 2021, when it raised $6bn from the sale of a three-tranche sukuk

Saudi Arabia bolsters film industry with $100m fund

Saudi Arabia unveils $100m film fund in entertainment push

The fund will collaborate with major international studios and provide content that reflects Saudi culture and values

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to debut at NEOM’s Trojena

Raffles Hotels & Resorts set to debut on this NEOM island

Raffles Trojena, the newest hospitality brand to partner with NEOM Hotel Division, will be located in the Discover cluster