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MENA M&A activity smashes record to top 700 deals in 2022

Domestic deals represented 34 per cent of the total M&A value at $28.4bn while outbound deals led in value at $40.1bn

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Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia and Europe for April

Prices for US customers were left unchanged

Kazakhstan & ACWA Power agreement signed in presence of Abdulaziz bin Salman -

ACWA Power, Kazakhstan to develop key 1GW wind energy and battery storage project

The project marks ACWA Power’s entry into the Central Asian country with an initial investment of $1.5bn

Shareek programme to suppport Saudi Arabia's private sector

Aramco, ACWA Power, SABIC to receive support from Saudi’s Shareek programme

The first wave of supported projects, which will have strategic impact on several economic sectors, will benefit from investments worth SAR192.4bn

Renewable energy in Saudi Arabia and UAE

UAE, Saudi Arabia lead GCC renewable energy investments: S&P Global

The Gulf states are accelerating the decarbonisation of their energy sectors by investing heavily in renewable energy

SABIC projects tight industry margins

Saudi Arabia’s SABIC sees industry margins staying tight

SABIC, which is majority-owned by Saudi Aramco, said average sale prices dropped 9 per cent from the previous quarter.

Saudi Arabia's PIF backs emkan capital

Saudi wealth fund unit backs Emkan Capital’s technology fund

Emkan Capital’s technology fund will invest in pre-seed and seed-stage companies with high-growth potential

Saudi’s Mawani, Jeddah Chamber to jointly build $267m integrated logistics park

Mawani said the logistics park is expected to further boost its role as a key player in the national transportation ecosystem

Netflix

Netflix launches programme to upskill television producers in Saudi

The seven-week programme will be available exclusively through the University of Southern California

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Saudi Arabia to host Web3 Delight in March

The event will take place on March 6 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center

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Saudi oil revenue drop rounds off year of $326bn windfall

The kingdom wants to use its energy windfall to accelerate projects that contribute to weaning it off a reliance on oil

OPEC

Saudi Arabia says OPEC flexible and can adjust policy if needed

The kingdom’s energy minister reiterated that the group’s policies are determined by technical studies of market balances

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Premier Inn MENA plans foray into Saudi Arabia in 2023

Premier Inn plans to launch a new, higher-grade room category in the Middle East, as well as more enhancements at its existing properties this year

Dubai's DXB beats forecasts, welcomes over 66m passengers in 2022

DXB receives over 66 million passengers in 2022

December was the busiest month of the year, with 7.1 million passengers

Nintendo

Saudi Arabia becomes largest outside shareholder of Nintendo

The Public Investment Fund owns 8.3 per cent of the Kyoto-based company, according to its latest filing

China grants Saudi Arabia Approved Destination Status

Saudi launches company to develop world’s largest downtown in Riyadh

The new Murabba project will feature a museum, a technology and design university, a multipurpose immersive theater, and more than 80 entertainment and culture venues

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2023

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2023

The tournament will be held from December 12-22

Cleartax

ClearTax expands Saudi operations to offer cloud-based digital solutions

Expansion comes amid plans to invest up to $20m into the region over the next three years

Saudi’s PIF invests $1.3bn in four local construction companies

The transactions are part of the fund’s strategy to enable the kingdom’s strategic sectors

Saudi to send its first female astronaut to space this year

Saudi to send its first female astronaut to space this year

Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni will travel to the International Space Station during the second quarter of 2023

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Saudi Arabia’s PIF raises $5.5bn from sale of second green bond

The fund will allocate an amount equalling the net proceeds of the issuance to fund eligible green projects in line with its Green Finance Framework

Leap23

Saudi’s LEAP23 bags honour of world’s largest tech event based on visits

The second edition welcomed more than 172,000 attendees

HPE

HPE announces new Riyadh headquarters for Middle East region

UAE serves as the headquarters for Africa and is operated separately from the rest of the Middle East organisation

Alibaba

Alibaba, PIF-backed fund to raise $1bn for tech deals

The fund has already invested in 16 companies and plans to list three of them on the Saudi stock exchange and two in the US next year

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Distribution reports 22% rise in net profit for 2022

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution reports 22% rise in net profit for 2022

The ADX-listed company reported a 15 per cent year-on-year growth in EBITDA, totalling Dhs3.52bn in 2022

Starlinks

Starlinks to launch SAR100m hybrid logistics facility in Riyadh

Located in Agility Logistics Park, the facility is equipped with over 250 autonomous robots

Leap23

Saudi’s LEAP23 announces series of new investments, equalling $580m

New deals include the launch of a data centre and two dedicated academies for developing technical skills and unearthing homegrown talent

Alliance for Metaverse

Alliance for Metaverse and Web3 Empowerment launches at LEAP23

The inaugural meeting paves way for increased diversity, inclusion and safety in digital ecosystem

COP28

COP28 chief’s Sultan Al Jaber begins global tour

Nations should aim to raise spending on technologies including carbon capture, nuclear power and hydrogen, according to Al Jaber

Web3

How Web3 is becoming a more prominent part of today’s economy

Paul Lalovich, partner at Agile Dynamics shares how Web3 Delight Riyadh is connecting global and local Web3 players for enhanced cooperation opportunities