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Saudi Aramco Signed $11 Billion Deal with GIP-led Group for its Jafurah Plants
The Global Economics
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August 19, 2025
Aramco will retain a 51% majority stake in JMGC, while the remaining 49% will be owned by investors headed by GIP. The deal will be closed once all the standard conditions are met. Aramco announced on Thursday that it has signed an $11 billion...
Masdar committed to support Saudi’s clean energy objectives
Gulf Today
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August 19, 2025
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - Masdar, and consortium partners GD Power and Korea Electric Power Corporation announced they have reached financial close for the 2-gigawatt (GW) Al Sadawi solar photovoltaic (PV) project, a landmark project under...
Cross‐Sectional Survey of COPD Risk in Undiagnosed Adults in Saudi Arabia Using the Arabic COPD-PS
Dove Medical Press
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August 19, 2025
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a major global health challenge characterized by persistent airflow limitation and progressive respiratory symptoms.1 COPD manifests through a spectrum of respiratory symptoms...
Manitowoc, NFT conduct safety sessions at Saudi, UAE work sites
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Manitowoc, one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions, together with its long-standing regional Potain dealer NFT, concluded a focused four-day safety campaign across key construction sites in the UAE and Saudi Arabia....
Saudi Arabia Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined Task Force 150
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 19, 2025
MANAMA, Bahrain — The Royal Saudi Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 150, a multinational maritime task force, from the Royal New Zealand Navy during a change of command ceremony, presided over by U.S. Navy Vice Adm. George Wikoff,...
Saudi Arabia to Host the Third World Defense Show in Riyadh in February 2026
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, Saudi Arabia is set to host the third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh from February 8 to 12, 2026. The event will...
LG Electronics Saudi Arabia Unveils First Brand Shop In Riyadh With Spectacular Grand Opening
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Asdaf News) Riyadh – Asdaf News: LG Electronics celebrates a significant milestone with the official opening of its inaugural Brand Shop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This new showroom represents the third Brand Shop in the Kingdom and...
Saudi PIF Exits Some US Equities, Ups AI Investments
Energy Intelligence
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August 19, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), among the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, sold off or reduced some of its stakes in US equities in the second quarter, including energy-related companies, coinciding with market turmoil related...
Saudi Arabia Weight Loss Market Report 2025-2033 Rising Health Awareness, Government Initiatives, And Medical Advancements Bolster Growth
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Key opportunities in the Saudi Arabia weight loss market include capitalizing on rising consumer awareness of unhealthy habits, the growing demand for weight management products, particularly supplements, and...
Crude Oil: Trump’s Energy Dominance Runs Into OPEC’s Price Trap
Investing
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August 19, 2025
The return of previously curtailed oil production by OPEC+ members is killing U.S. shale growth. Although rumors of shale’s peak may be premature, there appears to be a consensus that the immediate future does not hold large output gains for the...
NEP Middle East & Asia, Grass Valley Ink IP Production Tech Deal For New OB Vehicles
TV Tech
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August 19, 2025
MONTREAL—NEP Middle East & Asia, a division of NEP Group, has selected Grass Valley as a core technology partner for a major expansion of its IP-based outside broadcast capabilities across the Middle East. The agreement includes deploying LDX 150...
India's Russian Oil imports decline in july amid shrinking discounts and monsoon impact
ETAuto
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August 19, 2025
India’s Russian oil imports dip in July as discounts shrink and monsoon slows demand.India's Russian oil imports declined in July after jumping the previous month as some refiners slowed purchases due to smaller discounts, while Indian fuel demand...
Saudi Desert Skyscraper Project Sparks Global Fury as Conservationists Warn of Catastrophic Bird Deaths Along Vital Migration Highways
Sustainability Times
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August 19, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🏗️ Saudi Arabia’s Line project aims to create a 105-mile-long futuristic city in the desert. 🦅 Concerns about ecological impacts focus on threats to migratory birds due to reflective surfaces. ⚠️ Significant construction delays...
Standard Chartered Saudi Arabia and Falak Investment Hub Select Ten Female-Led Startups
entArabi
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August 19, 2025
العربية (Arabic) To read the article in Arabic, click here Standard Chartered, in partnership with Falak Investment Hub, has announced the selection of ten women-led Saudi startups to join the third cohort of the Futuremakers Women in Tech...
Saudi Arabia, Syria to create joint investment fund
Zawya
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Saudi Arabia and Syria are moving toward the establishment of a joint investment fund to serve as a central platform for structured, well-governed projects that meet the development needs of both nations. The initiative aims to accelerate...
Cityscape Global Returns to Riyadh in November 2025
Eye of Riyadh
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Cityscape Global, will return to the Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham, Riyadh, from 17 - 20 November 2025. Held under the theme “The Future of Urban Living”, the event is sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) in...
India's Russian oil imports dip in July, skips Latin American supply, data shows
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
India's Russian oil imports declined in July after jumping the previous month as some refiners slowed purchases due to smaller discounts, while Indian fuel demand also typically dips during the monsoon season, according to trade sources and data....
"Second best player on this team", "Best game of his career" - Fans hail Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr mate after Saudi Super Cup S/F win
Sportskeeda
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August 19, 2025
Al-Nassr fans have praised Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate Joao Felix after his impressive display for the side in the Saudi Super Cup. The Portugal international was on the scoresheet for the Knights of Najd as they overcame rivals Al-Ittihad in the...
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf shares muted on lower oil prices; Fed symposium in focus
Zawya
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Most stock markets in the Gulf were restrained on Tuesday as oil prices fell and investors awaited signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole conference later this week. Crude prices, a catalyst for the Gulf's financial markets,...
Riyadh to host expos for toys, stationery, corporate gifting
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Saudi capital Riyadh will host a series of trade-only exhibitions next month turning the city into a sourcing hub for toys, stationery, and corporate gifting. dmg events will organise the inaugural Kids & Toys Expo Saudi Arabia, Stationery & Paper...