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OPEC and IEA Agree on Something
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA), two of the leading global energy forecasters, have long disagreed on demand growth. They agree on this however.
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Saudi Non-Oil Activity reaches 50% of GDP as Economy Continues to Diversify
Non-oil economic activity in Saudi Arabia contributed 50 percent to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product in 2023, the highest level ever, the Ministry of Economy and Planning said on Thursday. The total non-oil economy was worth $453 billion at constant prices, driven by continued growth in investment, consumption and exports.
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Already a Riyadh Centerpiece, KAFD CEO Gautam Sashittal Discusses Future Plans
Gautam Sashittal, CEO of King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), sits with Imogene Lillywhite of Zawya for an extensive interview outlining what is next for the exciting city hub.
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Al-Hilal’s Streak and Saudi Professional League Spending
Saudi Pro League league standings leader, Al-Hilal, just notched it’s 28th straight win to break the world record for most consecutive wins by a top-flight team.
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Saudi Arabia was The Second-Largest Arms Importer in the World from 2019 to 2023 — SIPRI DATA
Saudi Arabia was the second-largest arms importer in the world from 2019 to 2023, accounting for 8.4% of all imports, according to recent data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI).
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Gidori, a New Private Golf-Focused Community and Destination at NEOM, Announced with A Focus on Lush Landscaping
The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Gidori – an exclusive private golf community set amidst the breathtaking coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba – as the latest addition to NEOM, the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia, according to a press release.
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Ramadan Fasting Projected to Begin March 11, Muslims Worldwide Prepare
Based on the Islamic lunar calendar, the dates for Ramadan move through the year which can result in significantly different daily fasting periods depending on where you live. Since there are 12 lunar months superimposed over 12 solar months, Ramadan “moves back” about 11 days per solar year.
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Saudi Arabia Transfers 8% of Aramco to Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund
Saudi Arabia has moved a roughly $160 billion stake in its state oil giant Aramco into its main sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
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New Imagery Released of F1 Circuit at Forthcoming Entertainment City Qiddiya
Saudi Arabia has released computer-generated images of its planned new racing circuit in the forthcoming mega entertainment project Qiddiya, which will feature a 20-story-high elevated first corner and a swimming pool overlooking a section of track, according to reports.
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Saudi PIF, Bahraini Counterpart Mumtalakat Sign Agreement to Boost Cooperation and Investment
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and its Bahrani counterpart, Mumtalakat, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation and enable new and promising investment opportunities in Bahrain.
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Saudi Arabia makes up 41% of GCC telecom revenues, 37% of assets
Saudi Arabia accounted for 41% of total revenues in the GCC telecommunications and information technology sector and 37% of total assets. The revenues of Saudi-listed companies listed within the sector reached about SAR 119 billion in 2023, marking growth of more than 10% year-on-year (YoY). This was presented by Argaam team during the ICT Indicators Forum 2024 in its tenth edition, organized by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The Kingdom accounted for 34% of the total sector’s assets valued at SAR 250 billion in 2023, with a YoY rise of about 12%.
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman leaves hospital after tests
Saudi King Salman left hospital after a routine check-up on Wednesday, the Royal Court said in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency.
Earlier in the day, the Royal Court said King Salman entered King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah for a routine check-up for “a few hours".
“May Allah protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and grant him health and wellness,” the court said.
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Saudi Arabian healthcare group Fakeeh Care Group announces IPO
Saudi Arabia's Fakeeh Care Group, one of the largest private hospital groups in the kingdom, said on Wednesday it planned to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) through the sale of a 21.47% stake in existing and new shares.The family-owned business, with hospitals in Jeddah and Riyadh, plans to offer 30 million new shares and 19.8 million existing shares to investors, it said in a statement.
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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge by 4.4%: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, saw a surge of 4.4 percent in February compared to the same period of 2023, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statistics, the total value of this sector reached SR21.86 billion ($5.83 billion), marking a rise from SR20.93 billion in the same period of the previous year.
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IMF To Open New Regional Office In Saudi Arabia
The first director of the regional office will be Mr. Abdoul Aziz Wane who is a seasoned IMF leader with deep knowledge of the institution and a vast network of policymakers and academics across the world. He is a national of Senegal.
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In Iran, talk of capacity to build nukes sparks bipartisan backlash
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused the US of attempting a Libya-style shutdown of Iran’s nuclear facilities. This comes as some Iranian officials have indicated that the Islamic Republic may turn to nuclear weapons if pushed into a corner. But rather than being welcomed amid tension with Israel, such remarks have sparked a cross-partisan backlash—with both media and pundits portraying such discourse as a pretext for the west to further sanction Iran.
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Israel’s Next Front? Iran, Hezbollah, and the Coming War in Lebanon
Over the past six months, tensions along Israel’s border with Lebanon have escalated dramatically. Israel has now deployed 100,000 troops to its north to confront the Shiite militant group Hezbollah, and the fighting there has steadily intensified. Nearly 400 Lebanese—including around 70 civilians and three journalists—have been killed, 90,000 Lebanese civilians have been displaced from around 100 towns and villages along the Israeli-Lebanese border, and Lebanese villages and olive groves have incurred widespread damage from phosphorus bombs.
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IAEA may hold ‘high-level’ talks in Iran as nuclear concerns grow
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, is considering holding a high-level political discussion in Tehran within the next “couple of weeks” as concerns grow about Iran’s nuclear programme, its director general has said.
Iran, which is currently in the middle of a stand-off with Israel – another nuclear nation – is “very close” to possessing enough enriched uranium to produce several nuclear warheads, Rafael Grossi told The National on the sidelines of the World Energy Congress on Wednesday.
“But that does not mean they have them now. One needs to be careful,” Mr Grossi said.
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Despite backlash, Bahrain goes all in on supercar brand
Mumtalakat, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, last month expanded its shares to become sole owner of the British McLaren Group. The sports car brand has been facing significant financial uncertainty and recently incurred substantial losses. To Bahrainis, the move is a surprise given their country's own struggling economic climate—including an expected budget deficit of 8.2% of GDP through 2024. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that the size of the island nation’s economy will stand at 17.7B BHD (47.1B USD) this year.
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Will Biden enable Pakistani energy imports from Iran?
Ebrahim Raisi has traveled to Pakistan, marking the first trip by an Iranian president to the country’s eastern neighbor in over eight years. Iranian state media have focused on the potential economic benefits of the visit, which could involve a deal on the completion of a stalled gas pipeline opposed by the US. If Islamabad fails to complete its section of the pipeline, it could face Iranian legal action potentially resulting in 18B USD in fines.
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