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Saudi Arabia amends investment law to boost FDI

The updated law fosters a level playing field for both domestic and international investors

Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to boost R&D at KAUST

Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to boost R&D at KAUST

The funds have been allocated for a wide range of initiatives, from essential research to applied technologies

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Saudi mining firm Ma’aden’s profits surge 160% in first half of 2024

Rise in aluminium and gold sales volume boost Saudi mining giant’s earnings

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US boosts military capability in the Middle East, sends F-22 jets

The US has an estimated 30,000 to 45,000 military troops stationed across the Middle East, spread over more than a dozen countries

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Global petrochemical firms shape up in oversupply crisis

Saudi Aramco’s recent acquisition of additional stake in Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical is a sign of consolidation in the petrochemical industry

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Oil set for 3% weekly gain on rising Middle East tension, better US outlook

Both Brent and WTI were set to gain more than 3 per cent on a weekly basis

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Most GCC markets extend gains as US recession fear fades

Market watchers called worries of a recession in the US economy “not in line with economic fundamentals”

Aramco to buy stake in JV Petro Rabigh from Sumitomo

Oil giant Aramco to acquire additional 22.5% stake in Petro Rabigh

The sale aligns with Aramco’s downstream expansion and Sumitomo Chemical’s move away from commodity chemicals

Saudi's ACWA Power sees net profit surge 36% in H1 2024

Saudi’s ACWA Power sees net profit surge 36% in H1 2024

ACWA Power continued its expansion through the period, adding a record 10.5GW of renewable power generation capacity to its portfolio

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Aramco CEO expects demand growth of 2 million bpd in second half

Amin Nasser said he expects global oil demand of 104.7 million bpd in 2024

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Oracle launches second public cloud region in Saudi Arabia

Oracle’s footprint expands to eight cloud regions in the Middle East and North Africa region

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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