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Road to the G20: This Week’s Events include Trade, Science-Focused Meetings
- September 21,2020
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- SUSTG Team
SUSTG is covering the events and meetings taking place in the run up to the G20 in November as part of our “Road to the G20” series of posts and featured items.
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Netflix, Saudi Animation Studio Myrkott Sign 5-Year Deal for New Saudi-Focused Shows and Films
- September 16,2020
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- SUSTG Team
Global content powerhouse Netflix has signed a 5-year deal with a Saudi animation studio to produce Saudi-focused content for the platform, according to reports.
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New Digital Art Museum, with ‘Crowdpleasing Immersive Experiences’, to Launch in Jeddah in 2023
- September 15,2020
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- SUSTG Team
Tokyo-based multimedia collective group teamLab has signed a partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture to provide immersive experiences for a new digital art museum in Jeddah, according to reports, the latest investment by the Saudi government into the culture and lifestyle industry in the Kingdom.
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A First Look at the Saudi PIF-Backed Lucid Air, Set to Challenge Tesla’s Market Dominance
- September 10,2020
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- SUSTG Team
Lucid Motors, backed by $1 billion from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), unveiled its first vehicle, the Lucid Air electric sedan, at a virtual event from the company’s Silicon Valley headquarters.
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Pandemic Continues to Ease in Saudi Arabia; Authorities ‘Encouraged by the Resilience Demonstrated by the Saudi Economy’
- September 4,2020
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- SUSTG Team
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to ease in Saudi Arabia, with daily new cases remaining under 1,000 this week and trends continuing in a positive direction in what may potentially provide a boost to the Kingdom’s economy in the months ahead.
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Report: Saudi Aramco Slows Diversification Plans Amid Lower Oil Prices, Dividend Pledge
- September 3,2020
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Saudi Aramco is reviewing its diversification and investment plans domestically and internationally as lower oil prices and delivering on a promised dividend have put pressure on the company, according to an exclusive Wall Street Journal report.
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Saudi Arabia’s Oil Exports to the U.S. Hit 35-Year Lows as Goldman Sees Oil at $65 Next Year
- September 2,2020
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- SUSTG Team
Saudi Arabia’s oil exports to the United States fell nearly 50% year-on-year in August 2020, reaching a 35-year low in oil imported from the Kingdom, according to CNN which cited info from ClipperData.
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Saudi Arabia’s Economy Sees Bright Spots as Coronavirus Cases Continue to Decline
- September 1,2020
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- SUSTG Team
As the Coronavirus spread continues to decline in Saudi Arabia, fresh data from the from the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) indicates some bright spots for Kingdom’s economy, according to Jadwa Investment.
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World Bank Pauses ‘Doing Business’ Reports as it Probes Data Collection, Review Irregularities
- August 28,2020
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- SUSTG Team
The World Bank will put on hold further publication of its widely-followed “Doing Business” reports after the organization said it will probe irregularities in data collection, according to Reuters.
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With Saudi Success with OPEC+ Cuts, Jadwa Downgrades Saudi GDP Forecast in 2020
- August 26,2020
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- SUSTG Team
A recently-released report by Jadwa Investment revises downward the overall Saudi gross domestic product (GDP), now estimated to contract by 3.7% in 2020, as the Kingdom sees its oil diplomacy achieve enormous successes in stabilizing the markets after dual shocks earlier this year.
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UAE’s Burjeel Plans Saudi Arabia Expansion With $1 Billion Investment
Burjeel Holdings, the United Arab Emirates-based healthcare provider that’s reportedly considering an IPO, plans to invest about $1 billion in Saudi Arabia by 2030 as part of its expansion into the biggest Gulf economy. The company will seek investment opportunities through joint ventures and public-private partnership models, according to a statement. Burjeel, operator of 39 hospitals and medical centers, expects to reach agreements over the coming months.
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Saudi Ministry Launches Investment Opportunity for Detecting Gypsum Ore West of Kingdom
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the launch of a tender for the exploration of gypsum ore in the Al-Qasab wells in Madinah Al-Munawwarah region, north of Yanbu Governorate over an area of about 0.6 km. Lately, the ministry revealed the 13 qualified bidders in the pre-qualification stage for a license at Umm Ad Damar mining site.
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Saudi Ministry of Investment Releases Q2 Investment Highlights Report – The 966
Saudi Ministry of Investment Releases Q2 Investment Highlights Report; 49 Deals Worth More Than $925m Inked. Richard's one big thing is the release 13th edition of ”Investment Highlights.” The report examines investment developments and focuses the tourism sector.
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Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan sign 10 investment deals worth 45 bln riyals – state TV
Saudi Arabia has signed 10 investment deals with Uzbekistan worth 45 billion riyals ($11.99 billion), Saudi state TV reported on Wednesday. State television did not provide further details on the nature of the deals.
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Saudi Public Investment Fund acquires shares in Amazon, Google, Uber
Many of the aforementioned investments are in industries the Public Investment Fund has shown an interest in previously, such as video games. The fund purchased a 5% stake in Japanese video game giant Nintendo earlier this year. In January, the Public Investment Fund announced the creation of a competitive video games group.
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Saudi Ministry of Investment Releases Q2 Investment Highlights Report
Saudi Ministry of Investment Releases Q2 Investment Highlights Report; 49 Deals Worth More Than $925m Inked. Richard's one big thing is the release 13th edition of ”Investment Highlights.” The report examines investment developments and focuses the tourism sector. MISA says it oversaw 49 major deals valued at $925 million, which are set to create around 2000 new jobs in the local economy. The report includes an opening by H.E. Ahmed AlKhateeb, Minister of Tourism, and includes a dedicated section on tourism in Saudi Arabia, looking at the latest developments and opportunities driving this dynamic sector forward.
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Saudis target $4 billion for fisheries and aquaculture investment
In an interview with Arab News, NFPD CEO Dr Ali Al-Shaikhi outlined an eight-year investment strategy that hopes to expand the country’s seafood industry, improve food security and increase agriculture exports. Al-Shaikhi joined the Fisheries Development Programme after working for the Almarai food company and serving in Saudi Arabia’s National Aquaculture Group.
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Saudi Arabia Targets $100bn Investment In Aviation Sector
The $100 billion investment is expected to come through a combination of private and public funding and will be used to upgrade the Kingdom's air traffic infrastructure. Currently, air traffic services within the Kingdom's airspace are provided across more than 25 existing airports by the Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS). With a big airspace, the Kingdom is looking to join the global air traffic management movement by incorporating modern technologies.
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Saudi Arabia Targets $100bn Investment In Aviation Sector
Even for oil-rich countries such as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the significance of air transport is still vital for socio-economic growth. Recognizing its vast importance and in an effort to divert from oil, the Kingdom has laid out a unique transformative socio-economic reform blueprint known as Vision 2030. Part of the blueprint includes a commitment to invest $100 billion into its aviation sector by 2030.
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Aramco expands Namaat industrial investment programs
Namaat, which has grown from 32 to 55 investments since last year, supports industrial investment partnerships, helping to create jobs for Saudis and contributing to national growth and capacity building. The program aims to enable opportunities for local and international companies and leverage various incentives offered through the government’s Shareek program and other initiatives.
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