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Saudi Arabia combats desertification while also reforesting coasts
- July 24,2024
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The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) of Saudi Arabia was established in 2014 by the Council of Ministers to manage and invest in the country’s vegetation cover and combat desertification.
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With transfer season underway Saudi Professional League evolves strategy
- July 22,2024
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- SUSTG Team
The SPL has shifted from last year’s extensive talent acquisition—where 97 players were signed—to a more strategic approach this season. The Saudi transfer window opened on July 18 and will close on September 2, aligning with European leagues. This change indicates a focus on filling specific gaps and enhancing overall team quality rather than a […]
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Saudi trails only Singapore in Emerging Market VC in H1 2024
- July 11,2024
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- SUSTG Team
Magnitt’s H1 2024 Saudi Arabia Venture Investment Report, sponsored by SVC, underscores Saudi Arabia’s leading role in the MENA VC landscape and its continued appeal to both local and international investors.
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The Impact of Healthcare Investments on Saudi Arabia’s economy
- July 9,2024
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- SUSTG Team
The Observer Research Foundation, a leading think tank based in India, examined Saudi Arabia’s spending and strategy with regard to improving health care for its citizens.
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Saudi’s PIF Profit and Spending up in 2023
- July 2,2024
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) made $25 billion from investment activities in 2023 after an $11 billion loss in 2022. It was also the top spender in 2023, deploying $31.6 billion.
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Saudi Green Lights Three Solar Projects Totaling 5.5 GW
- June 28,2024
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- SUSTG Team
The Saudi Power Procurement Company signed power purchase agreements for solar projects with a combined capacity of 5.5GW. The projects include the Haden solar PV plant (2GW), the Al-Muwaih Solar PV plant (2GW) in the Mecca Province, and the Al-Khushaybi PV project (1.5GW) in the Qassim Province.
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MSCI Emerging Markets Index – Saudi Equities Five Years After Inclusion
- June 25,2024
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- SUSTG Team
Since May 2019, the MSCI Saudi Arabia and MSCI Tadawul 30 Indexes and the MSCI Saudi Arabia Investable Market Index (IMI) have outperformed the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI. Also, Saudi Arabia’s equity market has expanded to offer investors more-diversified sector exposures.
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Saudi-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council Meetings Underway
- June 24,2024
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- SUSTG Team
The General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) which is part of the Saudi Ministry of Commerce is leading Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the eighth meeting of the Saudi-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council, held between June 23 and 28, 2024, in Washington, DC.
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The 966 Episode #130, What You Need to Know to Establish a Business in Saudi Arabia, with Saeed Al-Ansari, CEO, Tawaref
- June 2,2024
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- SUSTG Team
Saeed Al-Ansari, Founder and CEO of Tawaref, a Saudi Arabia-based tech investment community that also provides startup advisory, legal consultancy and due diligence support joins Richard Wilson on The 966 [Episode #130] for an exceptionally informative episode on what you need to know to establish a presence in KSA.
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Deals Flow at Third Annual Future Aviation Forum
- May 28,2024
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- SUSTG Team
Organized by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the third edition of the Future Aviation Forum, saw the signing of 102 MOUs, agreements and deals totaling over $21 billion along with numerous investment offers in the Saudi aviation sector valued at $100 billion.
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Saudi Digital Authority to Augment Investment in Govt Technology
Saudi Cabinet approval on Tuesday for the establishment of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) is expected to raise the kingdom’s place in the UN e-government ranking by adopting digital transformation in government services on a par with international standards.
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SVC signs investment deal with technology investment fund
The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) signed on Monday an investment contract with the venture capital (VC) fund Merak Technology Investment Fund, licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), to encourage the establishment of VC funds that invest in startups during their various stages of growth.
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Saudi Arabia to host major global tech event with aims to boost foreign investment
LEAP is integral to MCIT’s five-year strategy aimed at accelerating the growth of the Kingdom’s digital economy by 50%, elevating its GDP contribution by US$13.3 billion, increasing foreign investments and continuing the drive of empowering women in the Kingdom’s tech sector and encouraging Saudi youth to pursue their dreams.
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Fintech Firm Offering Islamic Investment Backed by Saudi Aramco
A New York-based online Islamic investment platform has secured backing from Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest company, to expand into the Middle East and make Riyadh its hub for the region. Wahed Invest LLC got the financing from the oil giant’s Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures unit as part of a $25 million funding round, founder Junaid Wahedna said in an interview. Dubai-based BECO Capital and Boston-based Cue Ball Group LLC also invested in the firm, he said.
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TechnologySaudi Arabia-based Riyad Bank Invests $26.7 Million into its Newly-Launched Fintech Startup Investment Program
Saudi Arabia-based Riyad Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle Eastern Kingdom, has decided to invest SAR 100 million (appr. $26.7 million) into its newly-launched Fintech startup investment program.
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MENA Tech InvestingAbu Dhabi’s Mubadala launches $250 million MENA tech investment vehicles
The state investor stated that its new MENA tech funds will invest in companies and venture funds that help boost local tech incubator Hub71—which was launched earlier this year as part of a broader effort by the government to diversify the economy.
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SoftBank Vision FundKey Investors Question SoftBank Tech-Investment Fund
The issue isn’t necessarily the premium over SoftBank’s cost for the investments; it is that the company is buying and transferring stakes while the market is high, potentially setting the fund up for losses.
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Technology InvestmentSaudi CEOs call for investment boost in emerging technologies
In line with this trend, and according to the survey 88 percent of Saudi Arabia’s CEOs are planning greater levels of investment in emerging technologies with blockchain, the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and data analytics tools are emerging as the top three focus areas for CEOs.
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Technology InvestmentSaudi Arabia’s treatment of women is a barrier for technology investment
Specifically they want to know about the role of women in the desert kingdom, says Abdullah Al-Swaha, the Saudi minister of communication and information technology.
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SoftBank Vision FundTrump is banking on a big tech investment (from the Middle East)
Son visited Trump in December and pledged to invest $50 billion in the U.S. with the aim of creating 50,000 jobs. Son later told the Wall Street Journal the $50 billion investment would come from the Vision Fund.
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