Saudi Arabia, South Africa sign protocol for import of cattle, sheep and goat meat
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development have signed a protocol of health and technical requirements for imports of cattle, sheep, and goat meat. The protocol aims to accredit the regulatory body in South Africa by the...Saudi EXIM Bank signs deals with African banks and institutions worth $185m
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi EXIM Bank has signed multiple agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with African banks and financial institutions on the sidelines of the Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference recently held in Riyadh. Saad Al-Khalb, the CEO of the Saudi EXIM Bank, signed Line of Credit agreements worth $185...Saudi Arabia sets ambitious goals for mining sector
"We have begun discussions with 80 countries participating in the mining sector. ... An international platform has been established in Riyadh to support the development of the mining sector in the region, ensuring investment flow and aiding African and Central Asian countries in bringing more minerals to the market," he...Saudi-African Summit calls for peace in Middle East
The Summit held in Riyadh emphasizes resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, urging international pressure on Israel for peace and addressing Gaza's humanitarian crisis.BCCI yet to hear officially about Saudi interest for stakes in IPL
NEW DELHI, INDIA - Recent reports of Saudi Arabia expressing an interest in buying a stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL) may have kicked up a storm in the media, but the top brass of the Board of Control for Cricket in India claim they are yet to hear anything...TASI-listed firms report an aggregate net profit of $48.1bn in Q3
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Tadawul-listed companies reported a US$48.1 billion (SAR 157.09 billion) aggregate net profit for the third quarter of 2023, a decline of 19 percent from US$52.2 billion (SAR 194.75 billion) in the year-ago period. This was also due to the decline of Aramco’s Q3 profit by more...MIS net profit $7.1m in 9M 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Al Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS) recorded a net profit of SAR 26.7 million ($7.1 million) in the first nine months of 2023, down from SAR 46.5 million ($12.39 million) in the prior-year period. The lower profit was attributed to an increase in impairment loss on contract assets...Saudi urges leniency in climate change policies for low income nations
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that policies to address climate change should not "crush the bones" of countries grappling with energy poverty, ahead of the COP28 climate talks in Dubai. Speaking at a conference on economic cooperation with Africa, the Gulf kingdom's energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin...Arab and Iranian leaders likely to attend Saudi’s dual event on Gaza
The emergency meetings of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation come after over one month of Israeli bombardment has killed more than 10,000 people in Gaza, many of them children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. With Israel's leaders rebuffing talk of a ceasefire until the captives...Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index falls 11.2% in September
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) fell by 11.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September 2023, extending its downtrend to the fifth successive month. Data issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that Saudi IPI fell to 122.99 points in September, according...Rabigh 9M net loss $879m
The firm said unfavorable market conditions affected margins.Zain posts highest-ever quarterly revenue
Tower infrastructure sale among factors responsible for the performance.Saudi FDI flows revised to US$33bn in 2022 under new IMF-approved methodology
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Saudi Arabia amounted to $32.52 billion in 2022, revised upwards from $8 billion figure that had been published previously. According to SPA, the updated figure is a result of a new framework methodology for publishing FDI data in the kingdom which was...Ex-Tottenham boss Nuno sacked by Saudi club Al Ittihad
Nuno was under pressure because of their struggles in the Saudi Pro League, and the club brought down the axe following a 2-0 defeat to Air Force Club of Iraq in the Asian Champions League on Monday. The former Porto coach took Al Ittihad to the Saudi title last season,...SEC reports $1.55bn Q3 profit
The company attributes the growth to surge in demand.SPCC signs two solar power purchase pacts with 1500MW capacity
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a step towards bolstering Saudi Arabia's renewable energy initiatives, the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for two solar projects. These projects are part of Round 4 of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), which aligns with...Contracts worth $2.93bn signed at Taif Investment Forum
Taif, Saudi Arabia -- Several investment contracts for projects in Taif Governorate, worth over SAR11 billion ($2.93 billion), have been signed at Taif Investment Forum by Saudi companies and Chinese and Korean counterparts. The contracts stipulate, among others, the establishment of the first phase of the space science fiction city...Marafy: Saudi Arabia unveils another ambitious megacity project
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for a remarkable megacity project named Marafy, following in the footsteps of its visionary project, Neom. Marafy is set to become a vibrant urban center located to the north of Jeddah, offering a stunning waterfront reminiscent of London's iconic landscape. This...Aramco profits down
The oil giant posted a 23% drop in profits for Q3 to US$32.58bn.Saudi Real Estate Market records transactions worth $14.92bn
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- More than 70,000 transactions worth SAR 56 billion ($14.92 billion) have been conducted on Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Market since its launch about two months ago. The traded real estate areas amounted to about 550 million square meters (sqm), Argaam reported. Real Estate Market provides its...Iran president to travel to Saudi Arabia for Gaza summit
The upcoming summit is being organised by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), a 57-member bloc of majority Muslim countries. It will be Raisi's first visit to the kingdom since the two countries agreed to restore diplomatic relations after seven years of estrangement, a deal brokered by China in March.Stocks extend global rally as US jobs data cements rate hopes
Hong Kong, China - Markets rallied again Monday following another strong performance on Wall Street, as below-forecast US jobs data fanned optimism that the Federal Reserve had reached the end of its interest rate hiking cycle. After a tough year for traders, the bank's decision last week to pause on monetary...Expat remittances in Saudi Arabia fall to $2.6bn in September
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Remittances by expatriates in Saudi Arabia dropped 13 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US$2.6 billion (SAR 9.9 billion) in September, according to recent data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, expat remittances in the Kingdom declined 8 percent, or US$229 million...Saudi Arabia launches second phase of Visiting Investor Visa
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom’s ministry of investment and ministry of foreign affairs launched the second phase of issuing a "Visiting Investor" business visit e-visa. This service is offered to foreign investors as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to boost investment, consistent with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to...Jordan air force drops ‘vital medical supplies’ in Gaza
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, King Abdullah said that Jordan's air force personnel air-dropped at midnight urgent medical aid to Jordanian's field hospital in Gaza. Terming it as "our duty to aid our brothers and sisters injured in the war on Gaza", he said the kingdom will always be there...FGCC Chambers to hold GCC-Egyptian Business Forum in Saudi Arabia
AL-KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA - The Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) is scheduled to host the first Gulf-Egyptian Business Forum on November 22-23. Held under the theme "Business - Investment - Partnership," the event is organized by the Federation of Gulf Cooperation Council (FGCC) chambers in cooperation with FEDCOC,...200,000-year-old hand axe found in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region
AlUla, Saudi Arabia -- The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced that the archeological excavation teams at the Qurh site in AlUla Governorate have found a hand axe dating back to the Paleolithic Age, estimated to be more than 200,000 years old. It is a strong tool, made of...Arab ministers meet in Jordan, seek resolution to Gaza conflict
AMMAN, JORDAN – Foreign ministers from key Arab nations – including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, and representatives from the Palestinian Authority – met here to discuss strategies for ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The meeting, held on Saturday, was aimed at coordinating efforts to halt...Saudi Arabia to continue voluntary oil cut until end of Dec 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia has announced it will continue the voluntary cut of one million barrels per day, which went into implementation in July 2023 and was later extended until the end of December 2023. The Kingdom’s production in the month of December 2023 will be approximately 9...Saudi Arabian ministry issues 174 industrial licenses
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced issuing 174 new industrial licenses in September, at a total value of US$1.4 billion (SAR 5.3 billion). A total of 82 factories started actual production in September, with total investments of US$506 million (SAR 1.9 billion), the...SCC 9M net profit $73m
The company's revenues increased by 9 percent during this period.stc, Microsoft to collaborate
The aim is to advance digitalization in Saudi Arabia.ACWA Power 9M net profit up 22%
The company said higher operating income was the main driver.SABIC 9M net loss $277m
The company had posted a net profit of $4.32bn in 9M 2022.Saudi set to host FIFA World Cup 2034 in either summer or winter
Despite summer temperatures touching 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in the major cities, Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal did not rule out playing the tournament in the hottest months. "Of course, we are ready for all possibilities," Misehal said late on Tuesday at the Asian Football Confederation awards...Agreements worth $3.54bn inked at Global Health Exhibition
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- A total of 138 agreements, MoUs and deals worth more than SAR 13.3 billion ($3.54 billion) were signed during the three-day Global Health Exhibition organized by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health. Held under the theme 'Invest in Health' and visited by 111,000 local and international visitors,...Second quarter foreign investments in Saudi Arabia hit $666bn
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Foreign investments in Saudi Arabia increased 4 percent year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 2.50 trillion ($666. 39 billion) by the end of Q2 2023, Argaam reported, citing Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) data. The foreign investment balance recorded an increase of 5 percent quarter-on-quarter, or nearly SAR 109.9...Al Hilal ranks among world’s 50 wealthiest clubs
European clubs owned by Arabs continue to dominate the rankings, with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed-owned Manchester City standing at the top with a market value of US$1.34 billion.Maaden posts net loss in Q3
Sales revenue was US$1.6 billion (SAR 6.22 billion) in Q3 2023.Bupa Arabia’s 9M 2023 up 27%
The third quarter net profit fell 23% compared to the Q3 2022.Saudi Arabia’s Q3 real GDP falls by 4.5% on decreased oil activities
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 4.5 percent in the third quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter of 2022, flash estimates by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) said. GASTAT attributed the fall to a decrease in oil activities by 17.3...Saudi Arabia to produce 80-90% insulin domestically
"More than 200 essential medications have been identified, making up about 40 percent of the total purchases by government health institutions, totaling roughly SAR14 billion (US$3.73 billion). Efforts are currently in progress to produce some of these medications locally," the Saudi minister adds.Saudi civil aviation authority announces economic policy of sector
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the economic policy of the civil aviation sector in the Kingdom and the adoption of three economic regulations for airports, ground services, air freight and air transport services, which came into force on Monday. The economic policy...Saudia records 50 percent growth in operations during Umrah season
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - From the start of the month of Muharram until the end of Rabi' Al-Awwal, Saudia Airlines transported 814,000 Umrah performers to and from Saudi Arabia, a 50 percent increase over last year, according to a press release issued by Saudia. Its commitment to operate during the...SABIC Agri-Nutrients profit falls
SABIC Agri-Nutrients Q3 net profit fell 55% to $280 million.AlUla signs pact with Six Senses
Six Senses AlUla will open in Saudi Arabia in 2027.stc Group posts 9-month revenue
stc's revenue was $14.5 billion in January-September 2023.Saudi Ministry of Investment and Agility sign MoU to boost healthcare sector
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia and Agility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce cutting-edge health technology and services to the kingdom's healthcare sector. As per the terms of the agreement, Agility and MISA will explore four areas of collaboration in the healthcare sector. This includes the potential...Saudi Fund for Development signs $100m loan pact to support the water sector in Argentina
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on Sunday signed a $100 million loan agreement to support the water sector in Argentina, marking the Fund’s first presence in the country. The agreement will support the growing demand for potable water in Argentina’s provinces of Santa Fe and Córdoba....Saudi Exchange to launch Single Stock Options contracts
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Exchange on Sunday announced its intention to launch the Single Stock Options (SSOs) contracts, the third derivatives product to be introduced in the Saudi Exchange. SSOs contracts will be available to trade on 27 November 2023, enabling local and international investors to hedge and...




















































