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  • With transfer season underway Saudi Professional League evolves strategy
     

    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 […]

     
  • NASA Signs US, Saudi Arabia Agreement for Civil Aeronautics, Space Collaboration
     

    The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a framework agreement that opens new possibilities for cooperation with NASA in areas such as space science, exploration, aeronautics, space operations, education, and Earth science. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson signed on behalf of the U.S., and CEO of the Saudi Space Agency Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi signed on behalf […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia rises on Expat Insider 2024 rankings
     

    For its 11th edition of the Expat Insider survey, InterNations surveyed 12,500 expats representing 175 nationalities living in 174 countries or territories on their thoughts on what it’s like to live and work abroad. 

     
  • Saudi trails only Singapore in Emerging Market VC in H1 2024
     

    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.

     
  • Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to 2nd group of distinguished global talents
     

    A Royal decree has been issued to grant Saudi citizenship to a number of scientists, medical doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and distinguished talents with unique expertise and specializations including Dr. Mehmood Khan, an American and the CEO of the Hevolution Foundation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

     
  • Esports World Cup is Underway in Riyadh
     

    The Esports World Cup Foundation celebrated the start of the Esports World Cup , the world’s largest gaming festival, held at Boulevard City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event runs for eight weeks, from July 3 – August 25 with more than 1,500 players from the best esports clubs across the globe competing for prizes in 22 tournaments across 21 games.

     
  • Aramco Makes Two Major U.S. Gas Plays
     

    As part of its efforts to expand its presence in international energy markets, Aramco has signed agreements with U.S. energy companies Sempra and NextDecade to tap into the growing U.S. LNG sector. 

     
  • MSCI Emerging Markets Index – Saudi Equities Five Years After Inclusion
     

    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.

     
  • Saudi-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council Meetings Underway
     

    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.

     
  • KSA Climbs to 16th in World Competitiveness Ranking
     

    Saudi Arabia advanced to 16th place in the World Competitiveness Ranking 2024, issued by the World Competitiveness Center of the International Institute for Management Development. Saudi Arabia ranked fourth among the G20 countries, supported by improved business legislation and infrastructure.

     

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