Borouge 2024 net profit $1.24bn
The company said it will maintain a $1.3bn dividend for 2025.
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2025 IT Security Predictions
Cloudflare, a leading connectivity cloud company recently published an Op-Ed by Grant Bourzikas, CSO, tackling IT security predictions for 2025
Economy
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy is growing: S&P
Although the PMI in August was 57.7, the kingdom has maintained steady growth for the 25th consecutive month.
- Although the PMI in August was 57.7, the kingdom has maintained steady growth for the 25th consecutive month
- Readings above 50 indicate expansion, while readings below 50 indicate contraction, according to S&P Global
Investigation
Exclusive: ‘Cheerleaders’ hired to clap during FIFA Cup
Young Arab boys and girls from countries such as Lebanon are being flown to Qatar and paid $800 to cheer...
- Young Arab boys and girls from countries such as Lebanon are being flown to Qatar and paid $800 to cheer during the upcoming World Cup, TRENDS Investigation reveals
- Whoever had a valid passport and got three doses of Covid-19 vaccination jumped on the ‘clapping’ bandwagon, one of the clappers flying to Qatar tells TRENDS
Business
Riyadh Chamber hosts Saudi-Russian business meeting
The Riyadh Chamber hosted a meeting in which 23 Russian companies and representatives of the Saudi Arabian business sector participated.
- The meeting stressed the importance of commercial relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia.
- Businesses can benefit from investment opportunities and partnerships in the two countries.
Business
Mawani, Globe Group to set up logistics zone at Jeddah port
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Ports (Mawani) has signed a contract with Globe Group, a marine services company,...
- The integrated logistics zone and a re-export zone in Jeddah Islamic Port will be constructed on an area of 135,000 square meters.
- Mawani said the logistics zone will enhance the port’s competitive advantage and support national companies specialized in the logistics sector.
Business
Multiply Group buys 80% of IEH
Firm aims to expand its utilities, energy investments.
- Multiply Group had recently invested US$2.7 billion in a 7.3 percent stake in the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company.
- Other investments include 100 percent ownership of PAL Cooling Holding, one of the top players in the UAE’s district cooling industry.
Business
Arada awards two contracts
Under the $123m project, nine apartment blocks will be built.
- Consisting of 740 homes in total, the buildings include the five Sokoon blocks, two new apartment blocks located close to Aljada’s museum and the two Gate buildings.
- Valued at AED377 million, the contract to build the five Sokoon apartment buildings and the two apartment blocks located next to the museum was won by Airolink Building.
Business
Anaam to raise US$42m
The capital will be raised through a rights issue.
- According to a bourse filing, the capital increase is aimed at boosting the working capital, lowering the loan rates, and supporting the business growth of the company
- The capital hike is subject to the approval of the relevant official authorities and the company’s shareholders
Economy
Saudi Arabia, China sign agreement on air transport
The agreement was signed between the President of the Civil Aviation Authority of Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Dialej and...
- The pact was signed between the Saudi Arabia’s President of the Civil Aviation Authority Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Dialej and his Chinese counterpart
- It aims at increasing the number of air flights and stations and achieving further cooperation in the air transport sectors of the two countries.
Business
PIF’s green bonds to shore up market, says LSE official
The fund has hired a large group of banks including Citi and JPMorgan to arrange a debut issuance of multi-tranche...
- According to Shrey Kohli, the PIF targets those sectors for investment that are in line with the framework of green bonds and the fund offers complete transparency to investors
- The fund currently manages assets of over $600 billion
Economy
OIC new mechanism to settle investment disputes
The OIC, a 57 member body, has been working on a mechanism for the investment dispute redressal among member states...
- The OIC, a 57 member body, has been working on a mechanism for the investment dispute redressal among member states for years now
- The four-day meeting in Casablanca is set to establish the permanent mechanism to encourage, protect and guarantee investment of member states
Borouge 2024 net profit $1.24bn
The company said it will maintain a $1.3bn dividend for 2025.
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As Israel advises around 1.1 million residents of northern Gaza Strip to evacuate, concerns grow about the potential ripple effects...
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Emirati investments in Turkey reach $5.6 billion in 2022
ABU DHABI, UAE – Ahmet Burak Daglioglu, Head of the Investment Office of the Turkish Presidency, said that the cumulative...
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Modon inks 2 MoUs with Saudi Exports, Local Content Authority
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Red Sea Global builds largest off-grid EV charging network in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, Amaala...
- The network includes more than 150 charging stations spread across phase one of The Red Sea destination area.
- The stations are placed to keep RSG’s initial fleet of 80 electric Lucid and Mercedes vehicles charged and on the road.
Economy
UAE invests $36bn in renewable energy projects in 2022, says ADDED chairman
ABU DHABI, UAE - Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi has said...
- The UAE has successfully enticed a staggering US$23 billion in 2022, up 10 percent from 2021, to be ranked 16th globally in FDI attraction.
- UAE is now the world's fourth-largest recipient of greenfield projects, with nearly a thousand ambitious ventures announced last year.
Geostrategy
UAE, South Korea ink MoU to enhance air transport relations
ABU DHABI, UAE - The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has signed a Memorandum...
- This MoU includes an agreement to increase the number of national carrier flights between the two countries to 21 flights per week.
- The signing of this MoU followed discussions held in Seoul on October 12 and 13, 2023, with representatives from both countries' aviation sectors.

