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Saudi Arabia Now the ‘Top Theatrical Market in the Middle East’ and is now a ‘Major Driver for Arabic Film Production’ – Variety
Saudi Arabia’s historic re-opening of cinemas three years ago was the start of a major cinema and film boom in the Kingdom, making the Kingdom “the top theatrical market in the Middle East and is turning into a major driver for Arabic film production,” a top Hollywood publication reports.
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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, Saudi FM Discuss Yemen Cooperation by Phone; State Department Condemns Houthi Attacks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war in Yemen and bolstering Saudi Arabia’s defenses in a call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Wednesday, the U.S. State Department said.
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Rare Rain Challenges Golfers on Second Day of Saudi International at KAEC
It only rains an average of 6 days a year at the King Abdullah Economic City near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but tour professionals visiting the Kingdom for the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers had to deal with on-and-off showers on day two in their battle to advance up the leaderboard.
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Report: U.S. Exploring New Bases, Access in Saudi Arabia to Counter Iran Threat
The U.S. military is “exploring the possibility of using a Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia and an additional two airfields in the kingdom” amid heightened tensions with Iran, the military said Tuesday, part of a preliminary agreement reached between the U.S. and Riyadh, according to several reports.
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Launches 5-Year Strategy, Including VRP Program for 2021-2025
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a new five-year investment strategy, including its own Vision Realization Program (VRP) 2021-2025, with the goal of doubling its assets to 4 trillion riyals ($1.07 trillion) by 2025, according to comments made by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a public appearance on Sunday.
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Saudi Arabia’s New Open Banking Policy to Turbocharge Digital Innovation
Saudi Arabia’s central bank, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), is introducing an open banking policy to advance digital innovation in the financial services sector, the body announced this week.
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Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman: New Saudi Cut Is ‘Commercial Choice, Not Political’
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman called this week’s surprise oil output cut for February and March a “wonderful present” for the oil industry and will affect both domestic sales and exports, and said that the choice for a cut was commercial and not political.
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Saudi-led Coalition Strikes Targets in Yemen after Aden Airport Attacked
Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck targets in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Thursday in retaliation for attacks in the southern port city of Aden the previous day, including at the airport which killed at least 25, according to reports. The attacks at the Aden airport on Wednesday took place as officials in a government backed by […]
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Princess Reema in Vogue Middle East: ‘Profound, Historic Changes’ for Women in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar penned an open letter for Vogue Middle East discussing the progress made and path forward for Saudi Arabia’s women, noting that women in the Kingdom are “cracking the glass ceiling.”
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Saudi Aramco, Shell & AMG Recycling B.V. Sign Agreement to ‘Maximize Value of Natural Resources’ in Kingdom
Saudi Aramco and Amsterdam-based Shell & AMG Recycling B.V. signed a memorandum of understanding this week to “evaluate the feasibility of creating a venture in support of Saudi Arabia’s vision to maximize value from its vast natural resources,” the companies said in a press release this week. The two companies will explore the potential ability for Saudi Aramco to […]
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India’s oil imports from Russia drops 19% in February, Saudi Arabia 2nd largest supplier
The month-on-month decline in imports from Russia comes amid lower discounts offered by Russia. Russia has been the largest source of crude for India since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 sparked western sanctions, prompting it offer deep discounts.
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NDMC closes the April 2024 Issuance under the Saudi Arabian Government SAR-denominated Sukuk Program
The National Debt Management Center announces the closure of April 2024 issuance under the Saudi Arabian Government SAR-denominated Sukuk Program. The total amount allocated was set at SAR 7.396Bn (seven billion and three hundred and ninety-six million Saudi Riyals).
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‘World’s largest’ coral-restoration project unveiled in Saudi Arabia
One of Saudi Arabia's top universities has announced a Red Sea project described as the world’s largest coral reef restoration.
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology initiative aims to produce hundreds of thousands of corals each year.
The scheme “represents a significant step towards restoring reefs globally”, according to the university, and is seen as important because many reefs have suffered from bleaching events due to rising temperatures.
Called the Kaust Coral Restoration Initiative, the project already has a functioning nursery on Saudi Arabia’s north-west Red Sea coast capable of generating 40,000 corals per year.
It is a pilot project for a larger scheme set to be completed by the end of next year, with an annual capacity of 400,000 corals.
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Henning Larsen Architects Reveals Jeddah Opera House in Saudi Arabia
Henning Larsen Architect has just revealed the designs for The Jeddah Opera House, a new local landmark in Saudi Arabia. Drawing inspiration from the historical Al-Balad neighborhood, the Opera House celebrates culture and regional geography. Situated along the Red Sea waterfront, the opera house aims to connect residents and visitors to the sea through a culture spine under a natural canopy. Extending from the city, through the opera house, to the water, this “spine” forms an integral part of the Jeddah Central masterplan for the new Opera Quarter.
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Saudi Arabia Makes Strides In Global Energy Discourse At 26th World Energy Congress
From April 22 to 25, 2024, the 26th World Energy Congress convened in the Netherlands, drawing participation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s energy industry. This pivotal event delved into various energy-related themes, including transitions within the vital energy sector, with a focus on fostering just, equitable, and eco-friendly management of these transitions.
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Saudi economy witnessing a fundamental shift, says minister
Speaking at the event titled “Industrial policies to promote economic diversification,” the top official said there have been fundamental changes in the legislative and economic regulations to promote sustainable development since the launching of the Vision 2030 plan. He said the Kingdom’s efforts to diversify its economy have led to the creation of new sectors due to the initiation of several megaprojects such as NEOM, the Red Sea, and others
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GCC’s project awards jump 20% to $45b despite geopolitical headwinds
The regional upswing also defies oil production cutbacks which have all weighed on economic growth in the region as seen from International Monetary Fund’s latest forecast that slashed GCC economic growth forecast for 2024 to 2.4 per cent from its previous forecast of 3.7 per cent, Kamco said in its study titled ”GCC Projects Market Update: Q1-2024. Saudi Arabia accounted for more than half of the contracts awarded in the region during the quarter with aggregate awards of $23.5 billion against $19.1 billion in Q1-2023, shrugging off underwhelming GDP growth projections by the IMF and continuing its strong non-oil growth rate run.
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UAE economy set to expand at ‘fastest clip’ in GCC
Buoyed by strong performance in non-oil sectors, the UAE economy is on track to expand at the fastest clip in the region while Saudi Arabia will grow at a slower pace this year than previously predicted as oil prices drop from recent peaks. The UAE's economy, expected to show strong performance in non-oil sectors, was forecast to expand 4.0 per cent in 2024, an upgrade from 3.8 per cent in January's poll, according to a Reuter’s poll. With oil prices not expected to rise significantly this year, economists now predict weaker growth for Saudi Arabia's oil-dependent economy. The latest Reuters poll forecast that the Saudi economy would expand 1.9 per cent in 2024, down from 3.0 per cent in a January poll.
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Oil price could exceed $100 a barrel if Middle East conflict worsens, World Bank warns
A serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East would push the price of oil above $100 (£80) a barrel and reverse the recent downward trend in global inflation, the World Bank has said.
The Washington-based institution said the recent fall in commodity prices had been levelling off even before the recent missile strikes by Iran and Israel – making interest rate decisions for central banks tougher.
But it added that its forecast that crude prices would average $84 a barrel this year would prove too optimistic in the event of the crisis worsening.
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U.S. and 17 Other Nations Call on Hamas to Release Hostages
President Biden and the leaders of 17 other nations called on Hamas on Thursday to release all of the hostages seized during its Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, an effort to raise international pressure on the group’s leader in Gaza to agree to a U.S.-brokered deal.
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