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Saudi Arabia’s PIF secures $5bn loan covered by K-SURE

Saudi Arabia’s PIF secures $5bn loan covered by K-SURE

The deal is the first export credit agency financing by the sovereign fund and will help finance exports from Korea to Saudi Arabia

ENVI Lodges reveals ENVI Al Sifah in Oman (Image: Supplied by ENVI Lodges)

ENVI Lodges announces second resort in Oman

ENVI Al Sifah will open in late 2025 and will feature 40 luxury tents

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Saudi Arabia wins bid to host World Expo in 2030

The kingdom will host the global event from October 2030 until March 2031

Flynas becomes first Saudi carrier to join UNWTO (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas becomes first Saudi carrier to join UNWTO

UNWTO’s members include more than 500 companies, educational and research institutions, and NGOs

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Saudi’s SEVEN unveils SAR1.3bn entertainment destination in Aseer

The entertainment destination is centrally located between the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait, and will be developed with an investment of over SAR1.3bn

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Climate change is world’s No 1 challenge, reveals consumer survey

Research conducted by GSMA Intelligence with Huawei revealed that 80 per cent of consumers surveyed across 16 countries now view climate change as the world’s top issue

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Saudi Arabia trade surplus grows to $12bn — GASTAT

The trade surplus in Saudi Arabia remains stable amid continued levels of strong trade in the country

Saudi Arabia’s CMA proposes rules to boost secondary share offerings

Saudi Arabia’s CMA proposes rules to boost secondary share offerings

The market regulator invited participants in the capital market as well as relevant and interested persons to participate in a 30-day public consultation

IHG signs two properties in Saudi Arabia’s Taif (Image: Supplied by IHG Hotels and Resorts)

IHG signs two properties in Saudi Arabia’s Taif

Holiday Inn and Suites Taif and Staybridge Suites Taif will both open in 2025

Saudi Arabia introduces new airline compensation rules in Nov 2023

Saudi Arabia: New airline compensation rules come into effect

Compensation provisions for flight delays, cancellations, overbooking and unexpected stopovers have been bolstered and extended

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Riyadh Season attracts 2 million visitors in opening weeks

The Saudi Tourism authorities hope to match visitor numbers to previous years which saw between 12 to 15 million tourists visit the annual festival

Daily Insider: Saudi’s 300% foreign investment surge success

Foreign investment levels in Saudi Arabia’s capital markets are on a tear, with demand rising dramatically over the last eight years since regulators started opening up trading.

Saudi Arabia discovers two new natural gas fields

Saudi Arabia discovers new natural gas fields in Empty Quarter

The Minister of Energy said the discovery of the Al-Hiran natural gas field was confirmed after gas flowed from the Hanifa reservoir in the Al-Hiran

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Saudi among world’s fastest growing economies in 2024: Moody’s

The Gulf’s biggest economy will be among the three top fastest growing countries in the world next year, with only India and Indonesia set to expand faster

Daily Insider: Saudi Arabia takes to the skies and the ‘cloud’

Not only is Saudi Arabia making waves with Riyadh Air, but it’s also attracting the world’s biggest tech players as Google unveils its new cloud region in the kingdom.

RIYADH AIR COO PETER BELLEW

100 cities by 2030: Riyadh Air COO underlines ambitious goal

Riyadh Air COO Peter Bellew on being the region’s youngest airline, the national carrier’s ambitions, its current challenges, and being a digital native

Google switches on cloud region in Saudi Arabia

The search engine giant has officially activated its newest cloud region in Saudi Arabia, opening a host of new digital opportunities for the country’s economy

Saudia x Riyadh Air ink landmark agreement at Dubai AIrshow to strengthen Saudi Aviation

Saudia, Riyadh Air ink landmark deal to boost kingdom’s aviation ecosystem

Benefits that would be available for guests booking flights on Saudia or Riyadh Air will be announced when Riyadh Air launches in 2025

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Interview: How KFSH&RC is supporting Saudi Arabia’s space ambitions

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre’s Dr Wijdan Alahmadi shares the centre’s work in advancing astronaut safety and biomedical discovery

Masdar consortium wins bid for $1bn solar plant in Saudi Arabia

UAE’s Masdar consortium wins bid for $1bn solar plant in Saudi Arabia

The solar facility is expected to reach financial close early next year and connect to the grid in 2025

Aramco Q3 profit falls 23% on lower crude oil prices, volumes

Saudi Aramco Q3 profit falls 23% on lower crude oil prices, volumes

Net profit declined to $32.6bn for the quarter to September 30 from $42.4bn a year earlier

Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air to announce narrowbody plane order in coming weeks

The PIF-owned airline has previously placed an order for 72 Boeing 787 widebody jets in anticipation of its launch date

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Saudi Arabia expands investor e-visa to all countries

The list includes individuals who have a valid tourist or commercial visa from the US, the UK or any Schengen country

IHG opens Makkah’s largest hotel (Image: Supplied by IHG Hotels and Resorts)

IHG opens Makkah’s largest hotel

The voco Makkah hotel is a 4,321-key property with 20,000 sqm of dining facilities

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Saudi to continue voluntary cut of one million oil barrels a day in December

Based on the voluntary cut, the kingdom’s production in December will be approximately nine million barrels per day

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PIF’s The Helicopter Company, GIB-Saudi Arabia ink SAR800m Murabaha loan facility deal

The funds from this loan facility will support The Helicopter Company’s ongoing investments in cutting-edge aircraft and infrastructure

Arabian Drilling posts SAR920m on higher rig activity

Arabian Drilling’s Q3 revenue surges by 16% on higher rig activity

The company’s Q3 2023 net income remained flat QoQ, with the increase in operating profit mostly offset by higher finance costs

Lucid slashes prices amid EV price wars

Lucid cuts prices of electric sedans for limited time amid EV price wars

The automaker slashed the price of its Air Touring model to $87,500 and the more powerful Grand Touring by $10,000 to $115,600

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Saudi Arabia looking to invest billions in Indian Premier League: Report

Talks were held when Saudi Arabia’s crown prince visited India in September for the G20 Summit

Middle East alternative asset manager Investcorp sets IPO price range for vehicle

Middle East alternative asset manager Investcorp sets IPO price range for vehicle

The vehicle plans to offer 643 million ordinary shares and wants to list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange