Community living: A holistic approach to housing
In the world of real estate, luxury is traditionally linked to opulent homes and lavish design. But luxury in the Saudi market is something deeper and more meaningful than any individual property. It is about a holistic approach that transcends physical spaces. LuxuSuch a vision, therefore, aligns perfectly with the Saudi...
Saudi, UAE summon Lebanon envoys over minister’s Yemen war remarks
Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi had said the Iran-backed Huthi rebels are "defending themselves... against an external aggression" and "homes, villages, funerals and weddings were being bombed" by the coalition.Saudi Investment Bank records 9% rise in net profit to $206.7m
The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) has recorded a 9 percent rise in net profit to $206.7 million in the first nine months of 2021, a bourse filing revealed.Advanced Petro Co. of KSA posts nearly 40% jump in net profit
Advanced Petrochemical Company of Saudi has posted nearly 40 percent increase in net profit to $58 million for the third quarter, because of a big jump in polypropylene sales.Saudi could go carbon-neutral before 2060: Minister
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said new processes enabling capture and reuse of carbon were key to the kingdom achieving net zero.Saudi Arabia joins space-based climate monitoring effort
The move comes barely days after the country announced during the Saudi Green Initiative forum that it aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. The kingdom also said it would join a global effort to cut methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030.Saudi Arabia and US call for end to Sudanese military coup
Taking a strong stance against the military coup in Sudan, Saudi Arabia and the US have condemned the overthrow of the government, and called for the immediate restoration of Sudan’s civilian-led transitional government.Saudi Arabia supports Pakistan with $4.2bn lifeline
The money is coming in through the SFD, a Saudi government agency that usually finances social and infrastructure projects in developing countries.Careem faces flak over random price hike
People in the UAE complain about Uber and Careem's high prices, which have been raised significantly in the last few months due to Expo 2020 and Dubai attracting many tourists.IHC to acquire Arena for $98m
A consortium will hold the Arena shares in a 70:30 ratio.Saudi-Swiss investment to touch $3.2bn by 2030
The Saudi-Swiss Investment Forum aims to touch $3.2bn of financing by 2030. The body, launched on 25 October in Riyadh, will also back Swiss companies who want to invest in the kingdom.Dar Al Arkan to develop $985m residential project in Saudi Arabia
The project will be developed on an area of 1 million sqm while fully respecting and preserving the topography and unique environmental features of Taif.Iraq to cut out carbon emissions in full by 2025
In order to cut out carbon emissions completely, Iraq will stop burning associated gas permanently in 2025.Safari lands Saudi contracts
The contracts pertain to managing the King Fahd Causeway.Saudi Arabia pledges more than $1 billion in ‘green era’ initiatives
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced two initiatives to fund the "circular carbon economy" and provide "clean fuel" to help feed 750 million people worldwide.Aramco, TotalEnergies launch stations
The service stations are part of a joint venture signed in 2019.ACWA Power of KSA to build solar power plant in Iraq
Iraq is looking to establish a big solar power plant in the Najaf area that could generate 1,000 megawatts of solar power.Saudi telecom firm Zain reports 36% dip in net profit
Zain KSA, the Saudi telecom firm, has reported a 36 percent drop in net profit to SR143 million in the first nine months of 2021.Saudi non-oil exports leap up 26.8% to SR23bn in August
Non-oil exports of Saudi Arabia vaulted 26.8 percent to SR23 billion in August, compared to SR18.1 billion in the same period of last year.Bahrain says will achieve net-zero emissions by 2060
The announcement came on Sunday, October 24, a day after Saudi Arabia announced the exact same goal.Saudi minister: More investment in science and technology way to net-zero goal
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha has said that the best way to achieve zero emissions was to increase investment in science and technology. He said if the world continued to follow the current policies and technologies, its zero-emissions efficiency will be 30 to...STC net profit $2.32 bn for 9 months
Net profit in Q3 alone increased by 5.71 percentAl Rajhi Bank’s net profit vaults 44% to $2.86bn
Al Rajhi Bank of Saudi Arabia posted a 44 percent rise in net profit to $2.86 billion for the first nine months of 2021. The bank had earned $1.992 billion in the same period last year.Saudi National Bank posts 20% jump in net profit to $1bn
Saudi National Bank (SNB), the kingdom’s biggest lender, has posted a nearly 20% jump in net profit to $1 billion in third quarter from higher fees.Tamatem pushes Arabic games
This Jordanian firm is being praised for Arabic mobile games.Saudi Arabia leads GCC in inflation control
The Kingdom has implemented measures and worked on significant improvements as part of its Vision 2030 to diversify sources of revenue.Aramco sets 2050 net-zero target
The company acknowledged that this would have its challenges.Saudi Arabia eyes zero carbon emissions by 2060
At the Saudi Green Initiative forum, the Gulf country has also vowed to join a global effort to reduce methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030.Qiddiya: Saudi Arabia’s Disneyland
The destination will include a Formula 1 racing trajectory, a Six Flags Theme Park, a water park and sporting venues like football grounds, and a large selection of cultural, creative, and artistic activities.Islamic Development Bank of KSA sets the price of its issuances
The Islamic Development Bank of Saudi Arabia has set the price of its second and final issuances as part of its plan to mobilize financial resources.US climate envoy to take part in Middle East Green Summit
John Kerry, the US climate envoy, will be in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to participate in the Middle East Green Initiative Summit.Banan to distribute cash dividends
The shareholders will get dividends for the period ending June 30.TAQA lands Aramco water project
The project will be used to make power and desalinate water.400% rise in Saudi agri investment in four years
The kingdom’s goal is to support small farmers, develop rural agriculture and assist the local development of the food product manufacturing sector, says expert.Deficit to surplus: GCC economies on growth track
The combined current account balance of oil exporters in the GCC region is likely to shift from a deficit of $6 billion in 2020 to surpluses of $165 billion in 2021.Saudi Arabia, UK discuss education cooperation
The two countries discussed ways of enhancing educational, academic, and research cooperation.Saudi realty players bet big on an auction site
Property owners list their property on Mazad Aqari and the platform does the rest in terms of evaluating the property, marketing and sales.Tunisia in bailout talks with Saudi Arabia, UAE: Central banker
The birthplace of the Arab Spring uprisings, Tunisia has faced years of economic woes exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, with 18 percent unemployment and debt verging on 100 percent of gross domestic product.Yansab of Saudi Arabia posts 8% drop in net profit to $47.7m
Yanbu National Petrochemical Co (Yansab), of Saudi Arabia, has revealed that its net profit declined 8 percent to $47.7 million for the third quarter.Nobel Prize eludes the Arab world
Egypt and Algeria have the largest number of Nobel winners in the Arab world, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are yet to produce one.Sabic leads low-carbon plan
Sabic, WEF, and global companies will formalize the plan.Saudi Arabia tops region’s maritime connectivity progress
Saudi Arabia has scored 70.68 on the Maritime Connectivity Index.Newcastle fans celebrate new era for the club under Saudi ownership
Hundreds of supporters sported traditional Saudi headdress and flew flags of the Gulf kingdom ahead of the Magpies' first match since a £300 million ($412 million) takeover was given the green light by the Premier League.The protracted deal had been held up for over a year by a dispute over...Jordan, Saudi Arabia investors launch Fly Aqaba
The new airline, Fly Aqaba, was set up with $20 million in private sector investment, said Nayef Bakhit, president of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, quoted by Jordan's Petra news agency. Bakhit said it would start operations with two aircraft to serve Aqaba, the ancient archaeological site of Petra and...Robotics set to alter job markets in Gulf region
There will be ample job opportunities in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, virtual reality, augmented reality and big data analytics.ACC of Saudi Arabia expects a rebound in business
Arabian Centres Company (ACC), the Saudi mall operator, is expecting an improvement in the business in the wake of the easing of Covid pandemic restrictions in the kingdom.Savola Group of Saudi Arabia buys out Bayara for $260m
Savola Group of Saudi Arabia has bought out the Emirati snack maker Bayara Holding for $260 million.SABIC stock leaps up to 7-year high, trades at SR134.60
For the first time in nearly seven years, the stock of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has touched its highest level at SR134.60 on Sunday, according to Argaam.Work on $6.5 billion green hydrogen project in NEOM to begin in H1 2022
The work on a $6.5 billion green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia's planned futuristic city NEOM is likely to begin in the first half of 2022, according to ACWA Power, one of the project partners. ACWA Power, which debuted on Saudi Arabia’s stock market on Oct. 4, expects to finalize...Grand Mosque at Makkah drops social distancing; masks, vaccination stay
Pictures and footage on Sunday morning showed people praying side by side, making straight rows of worshippers that are formations revered in performing Muslim prayers, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold last year. Visitors, however, need to wear masks and must be fully vaccinated.PIF of Saudi Arabia to launch tourism on ‘THE RIG’
Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of ‘THE RIG,’ a new tourism project on oil offshore platforms to be located in the Arabian Gulf.
















































