Saudi fund assets dip slightly in Q3 but subscribers surge
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The total value of assets held by public and private investment funds in Saudi Arabia decreased...
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Saudi Arabia agrees to partner with China-led security bloc
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia has agreed to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a "dialogue partner", state media reported...
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in 2001 as a political, economic and security organization to rival Western institutions.
- The move would grant Riyadh "the status of a dialogue partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization", it said.
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Trends Poll: Saudi will reach net-zero first in GCC
Gulf countries have substantial financial and other resources to achieve zero- emission goals but they need to identity and address...
- The majority (59 percent) said Saudi Arabia will achieve the target first, followed by the UAE (24 percent) and Qatar (11 percent).
- Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE account for around 10 percent of the world's annual CO2 collection at 3.7 million tons per annum (mtpa).
Business
Dubai records real estate deals worth $1.25bn in two days
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai real estate market recorded real estate deals worth AED1.8 billion ($490 million) on Wednesday, Dubai Land...
- Deals worth $490 million were recorded in Dubai on Wednesday, while $762 million in real estate transactions were recorded in Tuesday.
- The deals on Wednesday included 526 sales transactions worth AED1.16 billion, in addition to 89 mortgage deals of AED628.25 million.
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$35m rare pink diamond to go under hammer in New York
The 10.57-carat stone is being marketed as the most valuable purplish-pink diamond ever brought to auction, with the highest ever...
- Pink diamonds are among the rarest and most sought-after gems in the world and considered a major draw for investors.
- The record for highest-ever auction price for such a stone is held by the CTF Pink Star, which was sold for $71.2 million in Hong Kong in 2017.
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Aramco JV HAPCO breaks ground
The complex is expected to be operational by 2026.
- On March 27, Aramco also announced it had signed definitive agreements to acquire a 10 percent interest in Shenzhen-listed Rongsheng Petrochemical for $3.6 billion.
- Combined, the partnership with Rongsheng and the HAPCO joint venture would see Aramco supply a total of 690,000 bpd of crude to high chemical conversion assets in China.
Business
ADNOC makes logistics push
Contract worth $2.6bn with ADNOC Offshore part of the launch.
- ADNOC said the platform is one of the largest turnkey offshore logistics offerings in the world that enables coordinated end-to-end management of logistics.
- The agreement runs for five years, with the option of a five-year extension, and includes the provision of port services, warehouse operations.
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UAE and Saudi to lead GCC e-commerce boom
The UAE is likely to remain the top e-commerce market in the GCC in 2023 but Saudi represents the largest...
- E-commerce in the GCC, according to a recent research report, has expanded by 22 percent over the previous two years.
- Over 46 percent of online buyers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE planning to continue relying on online retail stores rather than visiting shopping malls.
Economy
Bahrain posts highest real GDP growth in nearly a decade
The kingdom witnessed 6.2 percent non-oil real GDP growth, the highest since 2012 and higher than the 5 percent annual...
- The kingdom also reported a drop in deficit to GDP to -1.1 percent, a drop in debt to GDP to 100 percent and a primary surplus of 3.3 percent.
- The Economic Recovery Plan is one of Bahrain’s biggest programs, with over $30 billion catalyzed for investment and reforms made to improve ease of doing business.
Business
Borouge supplies ‘made in UAE’ materials worth $32m in MENA
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Borouge is supplying sustainable “Made in UAE” polyethylene materials worth AED120 million ($32 million) that are...
- Borouge’s contribution to these mega projects is driven by collaboration with the local manufacturing companies.
- The pipes used in these projects were made from various grades of Borouge BorSafe™ PE100 polyethylene materials.
Business
Savola to pay $93m in dividends
The date of distribution will be announced later.
- The General Assembly date will be set after securing the formal approvals from the relevant authorities.
- The Group reported a net profit of 742.80 million riyals for 2022, a 234.75 percent rise over 221.90 million in 2021.
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Early economic measures tame Saudi inflation at 1.7% in Sept: GASTAT
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.7 percent in September 2023, compared to September...
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Marakeb first firm to develop maritime applications in SAVI cluster
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced that Marakeb Technologies will become the first anchor company...
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Dubai records weeklong real estate deals worth $3.51 billion
Dubai, UAE -- A total of 1,659 real estate transactions worth over AED 12.9 billion ($3.51 billion) were conducted during...
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World’s biggest sustainable farm in Saudi enters Guinness Records
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – A farm in Saudi Arabia has entered the Guinness World Records as the world's largest sustainable...
- The farm is one of the extension farms of the rejuvenated water farming research unit of the Bin Heshbal Valley in the Asir Region.
- The total area of the farm is 3.2 million square meters, divided into two sections, each with a concrete tank with a capacity of 500 cubic meters.
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Dollar sukuk activity for 2023 on course to outpace 2022: Fitch
Dubai, UAE: US dollar sukuk issuance for 2023 is on course to outpace 2022 due to funding needs and diversification strategies,...
- The third quarter sukuk issuance in all currencies ($51.7 billion equivalent) issued in core markets was 12.3 percent lower YoY, while bond issuance fell by 17 percent YoY.
- Global outstanding sukuk expanded by 9.8 percent YoY to $823.4 billion at the end of third quarter, with the largest shares in Malaysia (40 percent).
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US to place second aircraft carrier in Mediterranean: White House
Washington, United States -- The second American aircraft carrier, the Dwight Eisenhower, will be placed in the Mediterranean Sea, coordinator...
- "We’re sending a loud and clear message: The US is ready to take action should any actor hostile to Israel consider trying to escalate this war," said John Kirby.
- Tensions flared up again in the Middle East on October 7 when Hamas attacked Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip.