Saudi Arabia sets Guinness record for largest food cluster
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia has set a Guinness World Record for the largest food cluster in the world with the Jeddah Food Cluster, which spans over 11 million square meters and has set a new global benchmark.The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) announced ambitious...
Lucid Motors to manufacture electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia
Lucid Motors has leased a big plot of land for $30 million in King Abdullah Economic City Industrial Valley, in Saudi Arabia, to produce electric vehicles in the kingdom.Makkah governor launches $4bn projects in the region
The new initiatives are expected to support environmental and water sustainability in accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030.Jordan, Saudi Arabia talk ways to raise trade exchange
According to a Jordanian Trade Ministry statement, the two countries discussed preparations for holding the 17th session of the Joint Commercial Committee meetings.Riyadh confirms commitment to ‘OPEC Plus’ deal with Russia
Saudi Arabia confirmed its commitment to the OPEC+ agreement with Russia Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported, as Moscow faces international criticism over its invasion of Ukraine. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made the comments during a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron that also covered the situation in Ukraine...Sukuks cast their spell beyond GCC markets
The total green sukuk market is worth more than US$15 billion, according to Refitiniv, with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) being the first in the market with a US$ 2.5 bn offering. However, figures show that Sustainability and green-themed Sukuk were rising in 2021, mainly since large entities are investing...UAE non-oil foreign trade grows by 27 percent in 2021 to $517 billion
The government said the non-oil foreign trade figures of all emirates also witnessed growth individually in varying levels. The growth was consistent across all areas, including exports, imports and re-exports.Pakistan’s Fatima Group inks $1billion deals at Expo with Chinese, Saudi firms
Fatima Group, a Pakistani industrial conglomerate, has signed two MoUs of over $1 billion with two key global agriculture stakeholders – China Machinery Engineering Company (CMEC) from China and Sarh Attaqnia Co. (SAC) from Saudi Arabia at Expo 2020. A formal signing of the business partnership was held at the...Shares of Ma’aden shoot up 6% on the back of record earnings
Shares of Ma’aden, the Saudi mining company, vaulted six percent in trading on Sunday when news broke of its record earnings for 2021.Saudi stocks post gains in early trading as oil prices decline
Saudi stocks posted gains in the early hours of trading on Sunday due to a dip in the prices of crude oil. Stocks world over posted losses last week as Russia invaded Ukraine, taking over many areas of the western neighbor.Saudi Arabia has stable food stocks, says agriculture minister
Saudi Arabia has taken steps to maintain the stability of domestic supply in accordance with the food security strategy.Saudi Arabia and UAE drive real estate growth in the region
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are driving the real estate market in the Middle East region with the backing of government and evolving market dynamics.US or Russia? Ukraine crisis poses dilemma for wealthy Gulf
Choosing sides in Ukraine's crisis would have once been easy for Gulf states long protected by the US, but growing ties with Moscow are forcing them to strike a balance. As the world rushed to condemn the Russian invasion of its smaller neighbour, the wealthy Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries,...Saudi National Bank looks to make acquisitions in Europe
Saudi National Bank, with backing from its largest shareholder, the Public Investment Fund, is looking to make big acquisitions in Europe and Asia.PIF opens 3 overseas firms
The new companies’ offices are in London, New York, and Hong Kong.Russia-Ukraine conflict: GCC can fill the energy gap
The Arab oil and gas producers are likely to close the gap that could arise from the disruption of oil flows from Russia, according to the Institute of International Finance.Saudi Arabia overall export rose 62.6% y-o-y in December
GASTAT data said the value of exports amounted to SAR106.3 billion ($28.35 billion) in December 2021.Russia attack on Ukraine turns Europe eyes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Qatar and Saudi Arabia host American troops, but their economic and political relations with Russia have grown over the years.GCC turbulence mires Airbus rise
Airbus has been mired in controversy despite its best efforts to increase its customer base, across the world in general and in the GCC in particular.Saudi real estate to contribute 9% to GDP by 2030
The Saudi real estate sector will contribute close to nine percent to the national gross domestic product by 2030, according to the kingdom Minister of Housing.Al-Dawaa raises $27bn in IPO
Al-Dawaa, Saudi pharmacy chain, has raised $27 billion in equity from institutional investors after its first sale of shares to the public.Saudi forces shoot down Houthi drone, falling debris hurts 16
Sixteen people including foreigners were injured in Saudi Arabia when the kingdom destroyed a drone launched against an airport by Yemeni rebels, the Saudi-led coalition said Monday.World leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on its Founding Day
Saudi Arabia celebrated the anniversary of its founding day about three centuries ago. The anniversary of Saudi Arabia's founding day coincides with 22 February 1727, since the era of Imam Mohammad bin Saud, the ruler of Diriyah. Imam Mohammad bin Saud made Diriyah the capital of the Saudi state, as...Saudi stc posts $3bn profit in 2021 on the back of high sales
stc, Saudi Arabia's top telecom firm, has posted a three percent increase in net profit to $3 billion in 2021 on the back of improved sales.Financial corruption hinders Gulf economic model
Beside Covid-19 pandemic, many countries in the region face war and conflicts. A robust economic system necessitates an effective strategy to combat corruption. If GCC countries wishes to be prosperous, there must be systems in place to fight corruption and ensure that the integrity of the state is maintained.Ecommerce prospers in GCC amidst Covid-19 woes
An improved regulatory support, government promotional initiatives, and heightened interest from business leaders in the private sector benefits the sector in the region.Covid-19 shakes up GCC’s in-demand job profiles
Now, the fastest-growing job profiles in the GCC include a mix of both pandemic-resultant and non-pandemic-resultant positions.Saudi Arabia looks to start fifth round of direct talks with Iran
Saudi Arabia may initiate another round of direct talks with Iran despite a “lack of substantive progress” in previous rounds.GCC startups begin 2022 on a promising note
Digital economy has driven the startup investment upsurge in the MENA region in 2021.HMG records 30% spike in profit to $367m
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Group, a private health service provider in Saudi Arabia, has posted a 30 percent increase in profit to SR1.37 billion ($367 million) in 2021, up from SR1.05 billion recorded in the previous year.SFD launches $135m infra projects
The projects have been inaugurated in Djibouti.A Saudi study sees tourism a provider of thousands of jobs
A study undertaken by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism sees the sector providing thousands of jobs for the young people in the kingdom.GCC eyes floating hotels, eateries to buoy tourism
Floating restaurants and hotels could be a significant supporting player as the GCC region aspires to increase its footprint as a global tourism hub.Majority of Saudi nationals positive about tourism sector jobs: Study
A sizable number of Saudis look positively at jobs in the tourism sector, according to a study by the kingdom's Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Digital Research Company (DRC). Key findings indicate that 75 percent of Saudis have a positive perception towards jobs in tourism, with 83 percent saying...Saudi Parts Center to list on Nomu
Saudi Parts Center Co. will begin trading on Nomu, the Saudi stock exchange's parallel market, on Monday, according to a bourse statement.Moody’s calls transfer of Aramco shares to PIF as credit positive
Moody's has termed the share transfer of Saudi Arabia’s Aramco to the Public Investment Fund as credit positive as it increases the fund’s assets under management.Saudi Arabia elected as Head of ICAO’s Regional Aviation Safety Group for Middle East
The election took place during the ninth session of the group’s meetings hosted in Riyadh from 14-17 February 2022.Saudi Arabia turns to PIF to transform its economy
The Saudi decision to transfer 4% of Saudi Aramco shares worth $80 billion to the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund is designed to shore up the sovereign wealth fund.Zain Group to sell tower infrastructure
PIF-led consortium to buy 80 percent stake in 8,069 towers.Elm to list on TASI
The final offer price was set at SR128 ($34.1) per share, the top end of an indicative range.Saudi inflation hovers at 1.2% despite spike in food prices
In spite of an increase in transport and food costs, inflation in Saudi hovered at 1.2 percent in January, according to the Kingdom’s General Authority of Statistics, also known as GASTAT.Construction of $834m steel casting plant in Saudi to begin this year
A metal casting and forging plant will be built by South Korea’s Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction at the cost of 1 trillion won ($834 million) in Saudi Arabia. Under the deal, the construction of the plant at the King Salman Global Maritime Industries Complex in Ras Al-Khair will start...Saudi Arabia to issue second local sukuk for the year
For the second time this year, the Saudi government will issue riyal-denominated sukuk for the year, seeking to take advantage of huge interest in the bonds.JEA to provide jobs for Jordanian engineers in KSA
One in every 40 Jordanians is an engineer, making Jordan the country with the most engineers per capita globally.Gourmet meals spawn $59bn Saudi food industry
More than 50,000 coffee shops and restaurants scattered all over the kingdom help Saudi economy relish growth on the back of rising demand in food industry.East Pipes to list on TASI
The offer comprised a total of 6.3 million shares.Saudi firm BinDawood eyes expansion by way of acquisition
Future Tech Retail, a firm owned by Saudi retailer BinDawood Holding, will acquire a sixty-two percent stake in International Applications Trading Co., an e-commerce platform operator, for an unknown sum.Al-Dawaa of Saudi Arabia to launch IPO at $17.3 per share
Al-Dawaa, a pharmaceutical retail firm in Saudi Arabia, has set the price range for its initial public offering at SR65 ($17.3) to SR73 per share.Saudi crown prince transfer 4% Aramco shares to PIF
The transfer was part of Saudi Arabia’s long-term strategy to support the restructuring of its economy, in line with Vision 2030.UAE indices witness a great week
The Saudi Stock Exchange’s main index TASI started and ended the week with a 0.5 percent rise despite the fluctuation.Gulf insurance set to cross $31bn mark by 2026
The market is expected to grow at an annualized growth rate of 3.2 percent, from $26.5 billion in 2021 to $31.1 billion in 2026. Along with the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, digitization activities by insurers in the region will boost the expansion plan of the insurance business.


















































