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Saudi Arabia’a Allocating $267 Million to Intellectual Property Strategy, a Sign That Kingdom is ‘Prioritizing a Knowledge-Based Economy’
The allocation of $267 million to the Intellectual Property Strategy is a signal that Saudi Arabia is “prioritizing a knowledge-based economy,” according to an item in the International Intellectual Property Law Association website.
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Shares of oil and gas driller ADES Holding Climbed Almost 30% above its listing price on its market debut in Riyadh
Shares of oil and gas driller ADES Holding climbed almost 30% above its listing price on its market debut in Riyadh on Wednesday after raising $1.22 billion in an initial public offering last month, according to Reuters.
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Regional HQ Executives to get Premium Residency Under New Government Scheme to Boost Investment
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has developed a mechanism to grant premium residency to executives who base their company’s regional headquarters in the Kingdom, according to reports, in a bid to boost the business environment in the Kingdom and attract more foreign investment.
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First Hydrogen Train in Middle East to Begin Trials Next Week, Saudi Energy Minister Says
Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Sunday that the first hydrogen train in the Middle East will begin trials next week, according to a report in Reuters.
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The Growing Size and Role of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) in Saudi Arabia with Robert Mogielnicki, FII 2023, Saudi World Cup and more…
Dr. Robert Mogielnicki, Senior Resident Scholar at The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington and professorial lecturer at George Washington University joins The 966 to discuss the growing size and role of the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Robert has previously characterized the PIF as, “screaming onto the scene” with an […]
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Israeli Minister Speaks Publicly for the First Time in Saudi Arabia’s Capital Riyadh – Report
An Israeli minister spoke publicly for the first time in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh about “blossoming ties” between the two countries, the latest sign the duo are inching toward normalizing relations – and even thanked the two leaders, mentioning first the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Effort Paying Off as Sector Sees 58% Growth in 2023 — Report
Saudi Arabia has been ranked second globally in terms of tourist arrivals during the first seven months of 2023, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
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PIF Announces Establishment of Al Balad Development Company (BDC) to become the main developer of Jeddah’s historic Al Balad District
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the establishment of the Al Balad Development Company (BDC), which will become the main developer of Jeddah’s historic Al Balad district, “in line with the continuous efforts led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to revitalize Historic Jeddah to transform Jeddah into an economic hub, […]
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Discussing the Venture Capital ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the MENA with investor Amjad Ahmad and much more…
In episode 105 of The 966, Amjad Ahmad, a leading venture capitalist and seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in VC and private equity in emerging markets, joins to discuss the VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, the MENA region, and globally today. In addition to over two decades of experience investing in the region, Amjad […]
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Saudi Aramco expands into LNG by buying stake worth $500m in MidOcean Energy
Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil-exporting company, has signed a $500 million agreement to buy a minority stake in liquefied natural gas (LNG) company MidOcean Energy. This is Aramco’s first investment in LNG and is part of the company’s efforts to diversify its activity beyond its core oil business. The strategic partnership enables Aramco to tap into […]
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Saudi Arabia’s $100bn tech investment shows global leadership on AI, says Microsoft executive
Saudi Arabia’s plan to invest $100 billion in technology is propelling the Kingdom to the forefront of innovation and talent development worldwide, said a senior Microsoft Arabia executive. In February, the Kingdom launched Alat, a technology and artificial intelligence firm backed by the Public Investment Fund, with the aim of pouring funds into Saudi Arabia’s technological sector.
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Saudi Arabia broadens e-visa eligibility to include visitors from three new countries
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism announced on Wednesday it has expanded its e-visa ambit to include nationals from three new countries, as the Kingdom moves forward with its efforts to boost its tourism sector. Nationals of Barbados, Commonwealth of Bahamas, and Grenada can now apply for a visitor visa electronically or upon arrival at one of the Kingdom’s ports, the ministry said in a post on X.
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Saudi Arabia leads Q1 IPO activity in MENA: EY report
Saudi Arabia emerged as a dominant force in initial public offering activity for the region in the first quarter of 2024, according to multinational professional services EY. With nine IPOs launched during this period, the Kingdom, along with the UAE, contributed to a total of 10 listings, generating combined proceeds of $1.2 billion, as detailed in the MENA IPO Eye Q1 2024 report.
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Saudi Arabia records 16% surge in credit card loans in Q1 2024
Saudi Arabia recorded a 16 percent annual surge in credit card loans in the first quarter of 2024 to reach SR27.25 billion ($7.3 billion), the latest central bank data showed. The Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, figures indicate a shift in consumer behaviors about cashless payment options and show that the Kingdom is on track to become a cashless society. Advertisement In an April report by GlobalData, Ravi Sharma, a banking and payments analyst, emphasized the transition from cash to electronic payments, noting: “While cash has traditionally been a preferred method of payment in Saudi Arabia, its usage is on the decline in line with the rising consumer preference for electronic payments.”
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Saudi Industrial Production Index drops 8.7% in March
Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) declined by 8.7% year-on-year (YoY) in March. Data issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that Saudi IPI fell to 104.48 points in March 2024, according to the base year 2021, compared to 114.47 points in March 2023. The index was directly affected by the decline in the mining and quarrying activity, which accounts for 61.4% of the index, the authority said. The IPI measures the relative change and reflects the production quantities of materials and goods, which have been converted from raw materials to consumables in their final form as goods, for the purpose of achieving a return.
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UN Warns of Four-Month Lean Period in Yemen
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that Yemen would be facing a lean period from June to September due to a decrease in humanitarian food assistance in Houthi-controlled areas and a projected increase in food prices in areas held by the legitimate government. In its quarterly food security update, the FAO said that despite a brief relief experienced from mid-March through April this year due to augmented social support (zakat) during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, food security is anticipated to deteriorate from June to September, marking “the peak of the lean period in the country.” FAO noted that during the first quarter of 2024, the food security situation deteriorated compared to the same period last year.
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PGA Championship invites 7 LIV players to get top 100 in the world
The PGA Championship officially has Tiger Woods in a field released Tuesday that includes invitations to seven players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf, giving the major 99 of the 100 in the world ranking at Valhalla next week. The PGA of America strives to have the top 100 in the world to maintain its reputation for having the strongest field of the four majors, although it is not part of the criteria. Those hopes ended late Tuesday when Rikuya Hoshino (No. 94) withdrew. The PGA leans on a catch-all category of “special invitations.” The group of LIV players includes Patrick Reed, whose tie for 12th in the Masters moved him inside the top 100. He is at No. 92, and the invitation keeps alive his streak of playing every major since the 2014 Masters.
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Italy and Libya sign co-operation agreements
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed three agreements with Libya during an official state visit on Tuesday, in which she met officials from the Tripoli and Benghazi-based governments in the conflict-torn country. The agreements are part of the Mattei plan, a project in which Italy promised a €5.5 billion ($5.92 billion) investment package for projects in Africa at a summit in Rome in January. Ms Meloni initially met Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, who leads the National Unity Government in Tripoli.
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Podcast: A Plan to Remake the Middle East
If and when Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a cease-fire, the United States will immediately turn to a different set of negotiations over a grand diplomatic bargain that it believes could rebuild Gaza and remake the Middle East. Michael Crowley, who covers the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The Times, explains why those involved in this plan believe they have so little time left to get it done.
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US believes Hamas, Israel can break Gaza ceasefire impasse; Israeli forces cut Rafah aid route
The U.S. said negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire should be able to close the gaps between Israel and Hamas while Israeli forces seized the main border crossing in Rafah on Tuesday, closing a vital route for aid. Hamas official Osama Hamdan, speaking to reporters in Beirut, warned that if Israel's military aggression continued in Rafah, there would be no truce agreement. The Palestinian militant group accused Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts in the seven-month-long war that has laid waste to Gaza and left hundreds of thousands of its people homeless and hungry.
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