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Saudi Arabia’s PIF closes in on deal to create new cycling league

The venture, which may amalgamate new and existing races, is being led by a handful of teams including Visma-Lease a Bike and billionaire businessman Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Grenadiers

Red Sea shipping

Red Sea tensions to drive ocean freight shipping rates up by 243%

While the situation remains volatile and subject to change, the newly-released data is best indication of where the market is headed

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OPEC+ leaves oil production levels unchanged, to review production cut extension in March

OPEC said its “committee will continue to monitor” countries’ conformity with output decisions

BRICS - SAUDI ARABIA

In or out? Saudi Arabia ‘still considering’ BRICS offer

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is said to be still considering an invitation to join the expanding economic bloc

red sea

Russian oil flows through Red Sea still face lower risks

Recently, four tankers carrying Russian Urals crude passed through the Bab-el-Mandab strait with another three heading south through the Red Sea

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GCC markets update: QE, DFM and Tadawul

Follow our live blog below to stay abreast of news and updates across the GCC markets

BRICS: Dubai ranks 3rd among top 10 wealthiest cities, see full list here

Dubai lives up to its reputation as the ‘City of Gold’, hosting 72,500 millionaires, 212 of whom are centi-millionaires and 15 billionaires

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Saudi Arabia’s real GDP contracts 3.7% Q4 2023

The preliminary data shows that Saudi Arabia’s economy contracted at a slower pace in Q4 2023 after a decline of 4.4 per cent in the previous quarter

Merger and Acquisition (M&A)

What does 2024 herald for MENA M&A and private credit?

Despite global dealmaking challenges in 2023 the Middle East will continue to be a global bright spot for transactions in the year ahead

Off-plan paints a brighter picture for Saudi homeowners, reveals report Image: Getty Images

Off-plan paints a brighter picture for Saudi real estate sector, reveals report

Off-plan sales can also stimulate and grow the banking sector to create financial solutions that could cater to different beneficiary segments, grow the real estate brokerage market, and stimulate multiple purchases from investors

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Saudi Arabia detains AlUla official on corruption charges

A man overseeing the kingdom’s main pre-Islamic heritage sites at AlUla has been arrested on corruption charges

WATCH: Messi shatters stereotypes in Saudi Tourism’s newest campaign

The campaign shines the spotlight on Saudi’s open and welcoming culture and the importance of inspiring young Saudi women to reach their full potential

Seven signs deal with Formula E Image Supplied

PIF’s Seven brings world-first Formula E karting attractions to Saudi

The Formula E Karting attractions will be built at four of Seven entertainment destinations located in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Abha

Saudia witnesses 21% yearly surge in passengers

Saudia witnesses 21% yearly surge in passengers

The state-owned carrier operated 176,300 flights while transit flights registered 77 per cent growth compared to the year 2019

Saudi Arabia’s PIF seeks to raise $5bn from bond sale

Saudi Arabia’s PIF taps debt market with $5bn three-part bond

The triple-tranche bond sale generated strong demand, with orders worth over $27bn

PIF Launches Electric 360 Image PIF

PIF unveils ‘Electric 360’ partnership, announces new brand revamp

The partnership with Formula E, Extreme E and E1 will promote educational opportunities tied to electric motorsports, as well as community, social programmes and environmental stewardship

SABIC to build $6.4bn China petrochemical plant

Saudi Arabia’s SABIC gives go-ahead for $6.4bn China petrochemical plant

The complex is expected to be able to produce 1.8 million metric tons of ethylene per year and is designed to expand SABIC’s manufacturing presence in Asia

The RIG msterplan announced Image courtesy OPDC The RIG

Saudi oil rig ‘adventure park’ gets a masterplan

The project includes three hotels with a total of 800 rooms, 11 restaurants, an extreme sports and adventure park, a marina and helipads

Saudi Tadawul Group acquires 32.6% stake in Dubai Mercantile Exchange

Saudi Tadawul Group acquires 32.6% stake in Dubai Mercantile Exchange

The trading platform will be rebranded the Gulf Mercantile Exchange and expand in energy, metals and agricultural products as part of the deal

jobs in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Trends shaping the 2024 jobs landscape in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Better salaries and a better work-life balance, are the top reasons for seeking a job change, as 62 per cent employees consider a job move this year

ADCB obtains Saudi banking licence in regional expansion push

ADCB secures Saudi banking licence in regional expansion push

The bank will provide services for both corporate and institutional clients, including financing and working capital solutions

Mawani posts 12.07% surge in container handling

Saudi Arabia’s Mawani posts 12.07% surge in container handling

The authority achieved its highest-ever monthly container handling statistics in May 2023, with an 18.8 per cent increase in containers handled at its ports

Saudi inflation eases further in December to 1.5%

Saudi inflation continues to ease in December to 1.5%

The statistics authority said rental prices increased by 9 per cent in December 2023

Saudia to offer air taxi service for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. the airliene to source aircraft from Lilium Lilium jet Image courtesy Lilium

Saudia to offer air taxi service between Jeddah, Makkah for pilgrims

The group is looking to purchase 100 Lilium jets and German-made electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to operate the service

GII acquires SAR600m stake in Saudi hospital chain

Dubai’s GII invests SAR600m in Saudi hospital chain

Abeer operates about 50 health-care facilities including hospitals, pharmacies and clinics in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region

Saudi Arabia’s Avalon Pharma sets IPO price range

Saudi Arabia’s Avalon Pharma sets IPO price range

The company will offer six million shares, or 30 per cent of its issued share capital, on the Saudi Exchange

NEOM to feature Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy at Sindalah Image Supplied

NEOM to feature Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy at Sindalah

The property, set to open this year, will feature units ranging from studios to one, two, and three-bedroom apartments

NEOM's Aquellum development. (Source: NEOM)

NEOM reveals ‘upside-down’, underground skyscraper in Saudi mountains

NEOM’s new futuristic project will also include bringing life-like meta-verse experiences and an “omnidirectional internal transit system”

PIF-backed ROSHN partners with EVIQ to power EV adoption in Saudi Arabia Image courtesy Getty Images

PIF-backed ROSHN, EVIQ to power EV adoption in Saudi Arabia

The collaboration between ROSHN and EVIQ will also see the launch of the kingdom’s first fast-charging public site launch at ROSHN Front in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia unveils new premium residency scheme

How Saudi Arabia seeks to attract foreign talent, investments

The five new premium residency products offer a wide range of benefits to holders, including the ability to conduct business and own real estate properties