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CBRE real estate

Trends shaping real estate in the GCC: An in-depth conversation with Anshuman Magazine of CBRE

CBRE has expanded its offerings as well as operations as the GCC sees a real estate boom backed by economic versatility and government investment programmes

Qiddiya, SEVEN merge to boost Saudi entertainment sector

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya merges with SEVEN to boost entertainment sector

The move is in line with the strategy to establish an entertainment, sports and culture powerhouse in the kingdom

Fakeeh Care Group’s $763.4m IPO oversubscribed 119 times

Fakeeh Care Group’s $763.4m IPO oversubscribed 119 times

The pricing of SAR57.5 per share implies a market valuation of around SAR13.3bn at listing

Supermarket chain Spinneys posts Dhs75m in Q1 profit

Supermarket chain Spinneys posts Dhs75m in Q1 profit

The company’s gross profit surged by more than 15 per cent YoY to reach Dhs336m in Q1 2024

Online retail fuels MENA digital payments

Online retail fuels MENA digital payments, Checkout.com says

The shift to digital payments is more pronounced in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait – where the preference for cash has dropped significantly

US energy secretary to visit the GCC next week

US energy secretary to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE next week, officials say

The visit is a continuation of long-standing engagement between the US and this region

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GCC region sees 10 IPOs raise $1.2bn in Q1 2024: EY

The UAE’s Parkin Company raised the highest proceeds in the region for the quarter at $0.4bn

Jaumur by Neom

Introducing Jaumur, Neom’s new luxury coastal haven

Jaumur is an exclusive residential community that aims to accommodate 6,000 residents

Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia explore funds to track Hong Kong stock indices

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia explore funds to track Hong Kong stock indices

A new ETF tracking Saudi equities was listed in Hong Kong last year, becoming the first product of its kind in Asia

Alat unveils two business units in manufacturing push

Saudi Arabia’s Alat unveils electrification, AI Infrastructure business units

The firm plans to invest $100bn by 2030 to develop key partnerships and build advanced manufacturing capabilities

Aramco keeps $31.1bn payout despite lower Q1 net income

Saudi Aramco maintains dividend despite lower net income in Q1

The oil major reported a 14 per cent decline in first-quarter net income to $27.3bn in the three months to March 31

flynas boosts UAE network, with flights to 3 more destinations

flynas boosts UAE network, with flights to 3 more destinations

The expansion increases the number of routes between Saudi Arabia and the UAE to nine, and daily flight frequencies to more than 20

NEOM, Saudi Red Sea Authority sign marine tourism MoU

NEOM, Saudi Red Sea Authority to formulate marine tourism regulations

The partnership seeks to implement and activate joint initiatives to advance research, deliver innovation and enhance the visitor experience

Saudi Arabia’s Rasan to divest 30% stake via IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Rasan to lists 30% stake on local bourse

The fintech firm is offering 5.3 million new shares and 17.4 million existing shares to investors – equivalent to 30 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital

Saudi Arabia posts SAR12.4bn deficit Q1 2024

Saudi Arabia posts budget deficit of SAR12.4bn in Q1 2024

Oil revenues reached SAR181.9bn, while total revenues were SAR293.4bn as non-oil revenues edged higher, although oil still dominates

Saudi Arabia’s Q1 GDP contracts by 1.8%, oil sector weighs

Saudi Arabia’s Q1 GDP contracts by 1.8%, oil sector weighs

The statistics authority estimated that oil activities plunged by 10.6 per cent in the first quarter compared to the same period a year ago

SABIC to build $6.4bn China petrochemical plant

Saudi petrochemical group SABIC reports 62% plunge in profits

SABIC’s fall in net profit is attributed to lower revenues, lower results and losses from discontinued operations

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The economy of language: Saudi Arabia’s young workers pivot to English

Recent survey results show a direct link between English language skills and higher salaries in the kingdom

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GCC-wide weather alert: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar issue advisories

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence said that most parts of the kingdom will experience moderate-to-torrential thundershowers this week

BlackRock to launch PIF-backed Saudi investment platform

BlackRock to launch PIF-backed Saudi investment platform

The investment platform seeks to accelerate the growth of capital markets in Saudi Arabia

How Red Sea Global is delivering Saudi tourism

Red Sea Global’s CEO shares how the firm is delivering on Saudi’s tourism agenda

John Pagano tells Gulf Business how “nature and the environment”, the most valuable assets on the company’s balance sheet, differentiate RSG from other destinations

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Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia on first leg of Middle East tour

Blinken is expected to meet with senior Saudi leaders and hold a wider meeting with counterparts from five Arab states – Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM secures $2.7bn syndicated loan

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM secures $2.7bn syndicated loan

The facility will support NEOM’s short-term financing requirements as it advances the development of major projects such as THE LINE

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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects to be adjusted as needed: Finance Minister

Saudi Arabia is accelerating efforts to diversify its economy away from oil under a plan known as Vision 2030

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Aramco signs multi-year global partnership deal with FIFA

The four-year deal will see Aramco become a worldwide partner of FIFA, including in major tournaments such as the World Cup 2026

Schengen visa process to go digital from 2028

Major Schengen visa update for Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and India

Under the new arrangement, nationals of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain will be eligible for five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas

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Marriott to open Ritz-Carlton Reserve in NEOM’s Trojena

Ritz-Carlton Reserve has only six properties in destinations including Thailand, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, and Mexico

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Saudi Arabia: 320,000 new hotel rooms expected by 2030, reveals report

A development cost of $37.8bn is expected by 2030 toward infrastructure, tourism transformation and real estate, according to industry data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh Care Group to sell 21.47% stake in Riyadh IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh Care Group to sell 21.47% stake in Riyadh IPO

The healthcare group plans to offer 30 million new shares and 19.8 million existing shares to investors – equivalent to 21.47 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital

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Saudi IPO: Miahona Company to list shares on Tadawul

Miahona was established as one of the first proponents of the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the kingdom