Riyadh, Washington seal major defense agreement amid Saudi push for two-state roadmap before Israel normalization
Saudi Crown Prince said that his kingdom wanted to normalize relations with Israel through US President Donald Trump's Abraham Accords,...
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Arab Bank posts net profit
It posted a profit of $630 million in January-September 2023.
- The Group maintained its strong capital base with a total equity of $10.8 billion.
- Excluding the impact of devaluation of several currencies against the US dollar, loans grew by 4 percent.
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Iran, Russia to invest $38bn in developing INSTC
TEHRAN, IRAN – The Iranian head of Solyanka Port in Russia said that the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a...
- The Iranian head of Solyanka Port spoke of the measures taken by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL ) to develop the INSTC route.
- The IRISL group purchased 30 rail wagons, 5,400 containers and ordered the construction of 21 equipped vessels for strengthening maritime routes.
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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment inks 3 MoUs at FII7
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom’s Ministry of Investment signed three memoranda of understanding (MoU) in the fields of biotechnology,...
- The MoUs related to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors aim to explore, develop, manufacture and market a range of potential new medicines.
- The MoU of the financial services sector aims to provide an opportunity for investors to invest directly in key projects in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.
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PIF, Pirelli establish a JV
The JV will set up a facility to make tires in Saudi Arabia.
- PIF will hold a 75 percent stake in the new JV with Pirelli holding the remaining 25 percent.
- The JV will manufacture high-quality tires for passenger vehicles, under the Pirelli brand, in the Kingdom.
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Ghitha Holding Q3 profit of $33m
The company gained from regional food processing.
- Driven by strong results and business momentum, Ghitha reported revenue of US$898 million in the third quarter.
- Revenues grew 120 percent year-over-year, driven by broad-based growth across categories and geographies.
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Bank Albilad posts net profit
The bank’s January-September 2023 profit was $469 million.
- The bank reported a 3 percent year-on-year increase in gross operating income during January-September 2023 period.
- The rise in gross operating income was mainly due to higher net income from investing and financing assets.
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RCU inks pact with Artefact, Dassault Systèmes for AI, digital solutions
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has reinforced its commitment to technology innovation and cutting-edge digital...
- The pacts are focused on the seamless integration of the latest and emerging digital products within AlUla's maturing technology eco-system.
- The agreement will cover pivotal areas of development, from AI consulting and transformation to establishing a dedicated school of data & AI.
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NHC, NAVER Cloud ink pact
The pact aims at establishing advanced digital solutions.
- The agreement aims to boost cooperation, achieve common goals, exchange experience in the application of the innovative solutions.
- The pact will help achieve the strategic visions of the municipal and housing sectors by adopting the best technologies for a sustainable future.
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Aramco, ENOWA ink pact
The firms will jointly establish an e-fuel demonstration plant.
- The e-fuel technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by over 70 percent on a complete life cycle basis.
- The integrated facility will generate 12 tons of synthetic methanol per day from green hydrogen and CO2, using proprietary technologies.
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RSG, KHC set up joint venture
The JV will develop and own the Four Seasons Resort Red Sea.
- The anticipated luxury resort is situated on Shura Island, the main hub for Red Sea destinations.
- It will offer 149 rooms and suites, plus 31 residential properties, as well as six restaurants and lounge outlets.
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Salik 2024 net profit before taxes $348m
The toll operator's revenue increased by 6% to $626 million.
- The company said that EBITDA for the full year reached AED1.6 billion, a 13.6 percent YoY growth.
- The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of AED619.8 million to be paid during H1 2025 (equivalent to 8.2645 fils per share).
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Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate 2 percent in Jan, rental prices main driver
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rate in Jan 2025 reached 2 percent compared to January 2024, the...
- According to GASTAT, Saudi Arabia's inflation rate is considered the lowest among the G20 countries.
- CPI measures the prices paid by consumers for a fixed basket of goods and services consisting of 490 items.
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AD Ports Group 2024 net profit $484m
The Group's revenue increased 48 percent year-on-year.
- Net profit attributable to owners grew 24 percent YoY to AED1.33 billion led by strong operating performance.
- Total assets grew by 15 percent YoY to AED63.70 billion in 2024 while total equity increased 15 percent YoY to AED27.83 billion.