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U.S. Continues Campaign to Secure Critical Red Sea Trading Route with Terrorist Designation for Houthi Groups
The U.S. government on Wednesday returned the Yemen-based Houthi rebels to a list of terrorist groups as Washington seeks to halt attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, according to a report in Reuters.
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At Davos, Kingdom Pushes Diplomacy and PIF Talks 2024 Investment Strategy
Saudi Arabia’s strong presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland is emblematic of an increasingly confident Kingdom on the global stage, with top officials from both the government and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund on the ground to promote Saudi Arabia’s interests.
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Saudi Arabia Invites Developers for 3.7 GW of Solar Projects
Saudi Arabia is seeking to award four solar projects with a combined capacity of 3.7 GW as part of the fifth round of its National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) opening the qualification process for companies interested in the development of the four projects, according to a report in renewablesnow.com.
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The evolution of Saudi Arabia’s public diplomacy with Rayan Alyusufi
The 966 speaks with Rayan Alyusufi, a young Saudi researcher in public diplomacy and international communication to discuss the Kingdom’s public diplomacy, “sharp power,” and evolution of Saudi as an emerging diplomatic player. Rayan is a PHD Candidate at Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom.
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New Mega Mountain Resort Aquellum, a ‘Subterranean Digitalized Community of the Future,’ Added to NEOM’s Growing Vacation Destination Offerings
NEOM has announced Aquellum, a new “luxury and experiential” vacation destination which is the latest addition to the ongoing regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia.
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Palestinian State a Must for Any Saudi-Israel Deal after Israel Invasion of Gaza – Ambassador
Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom Prince Khalid bin Bandar discussed the status of Saudi-Israel relations in light of the ongoing Israeli invasion of Gaza, telling the BBC a pact was “close” when the the kingdom paused US-brokered talks after Hamas’s deadly attacks on Israel on 7 October.
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Saudi Arabia Issues $12 Billion Bond
Saudi Arabia sold $12 billion of bonds — its largest deal since 2017 — amid a record start to a year for emerging-market countries, according to a report in Bloomberg.
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The 966 Episode 117: Saudis are optimistic, but what does 2024 have in store for Saudi Arabia and the Middle East?
The 966 hosts kick off the new year after a refreshing holiday break following a successful year for the podcast in which the growth of the audience more than doubled across all platforms, and in some cases, grew significantly more than that! The team thanks all of its listeners and viewers for tuning in each […]
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Secretary Blinken to Visit Saudi Arabia on Regional Diplomatic Tour to Contain Regional Spread of Violence
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to the Middle East region this week to “discuss urgent mechanisms to stem violence, calm rhetoric, and reduce regional tensions,” according to a press release from the State Department. The State Department said that Blinken will visit Istanbul, Türkiye; Crete, Greece; Amman, Jordan; Doha, Qatar; Abu Dhabi, the […]
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Two Deadly “Terrorist” Explosions in Iran; Islamic State Claims Responsibility
Saudi Arabia has condemned two deadly explosions in Iran at a ceremonial procession that killed and injured hundreds and put the region on edge. The explosions struck minutes apart on Wednesday, shaking the city of Kerman, about 820 kilometers southeast of the capital, Tehran.
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Trump 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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Saudi banking sector’s monthly profits surge by 16%: Report
Analysts at Al-Rajhi said that the sector is benefiting from repricing of assets given the higher benchmark rates on a year-on-year basis and is also seeing non-performing loans (NPL) concerns alleviate due to the improved liquidity situation and government payments.
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Deal-making to drive 2017 Middle Eastern banking fee fest
A Middle Eastern investment banking fee bonanza should extend into 2017, spurred by a combination of bond and share sales and mergers and acquisitions as the region adjusts to lower oil prices, bankers say.
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Saudi Banking Stocks Cheaper Than Ever as Pressure Mounts: Chart
Saudi banking stocks have never been this cheap. The price-to-book ratio for a stock index comprised of 12 lenders sank to 1.016 on Sunday, the lowest level since Bloomberg started tracking the data in 2006, with nine of its members trading below their asset value.
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Credit Suisse in Talks for Full Saudi Arabia Banking License
Credit Suisse Group AG is seeking to secure a key banking license in Saudi Arabia as part of plans to expand in the kingdom.
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IMF warns on impact of lower oil prices on GCC banking
In a paper entitled “The Impact of Oil Prices on the Banking System in the GCC” the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it ‘finds strong empirical evidence of feedback loops between oil price movements, bank balance sheets, and asset prices’.
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Deposit decline begins to hurt Saudi banking sector liquidity
Saudi Arabia’s banking sector is expected to face further squeeze on liquidity as banks face sustained decline in deposits aggravated by decline in economic growth and fiscal adjustments necessitated by persistent fall in oil prices.
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GCC banking sector enters a new paradigm: KPMG
Banks are experiencing new challenges as a result of the current economic environment, greater regulatory oversight, supervision and stiffer competition. However the sector is still growing, although at a slower pace than previous years."
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Analysis: Banking sanctions take center stage as Iranian rhetoric toughens
What is at stake is less about the future of the JCPOA and more about the risk of inopportune shifts in the Iranian political landscape at a crucial crossroads.
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No need to boost banking liquidity, Fahad al-Mubarak
Saudi Arabia's banking sector remains liquid despite low oil prices and there is no need to take special steps to increase the provision of funds, central bank governor Fahad al-Mubarak said on Wednesday.
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