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Why Madinah is fast becoming Saudi’s most promising investment destination
Rua Al Madinah (Image: Supplied by Accor) The city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia is rapidly redefining itself as a prime business and investment hub, driven by a sweeping programme of development projects, infrastructure expansion, regulatory reforms...
Owner: Ian Fairservice & Obaid Al Tayer
Pakistan highlights mining investment potential at Sydney conference
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Dunya News
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ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervez Malik highlighted investment opportunities in the country’s mineral sector, said an official statement on Thursday, as he met officials from Saudi Arabia,...
Owner: Mian Amer Mahmood
Key Takeaways from the 9th Annual Baker Institute Energy Summit – Resilience in Energy Supply Chains
Baker Botts was proud once again to partner with Rice University’s Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES) for the 9th Annual Energy Summit, held October 7–8 in Houston. This year’s theme — “Resilience in Energy Supply Chains” — explored...
Owner: Aviva Cuyler
Trump targets European climate law after killing UN shipping fee
“It is our genuine belief, as allies and friends of the EU, that the CSDDD will cause considerable harm to the EU and its citizens, as it will lead to higher energy and other commodity prices, and have a chilling effect on investment and trade,”...
Owner: Mathias Döpfner & Friede Springer
UK sanctions trigger halt in Middle East, Canada oil flows to China’s Yulong
Image: Getty Images Several suppliers have cancelled sales of Middle Eastern and Canadian oil to China’s Yulong Petrochemical after the UK imposed sanctions on the refiner, which is likely to push it to buy more Russian crude, multiple sources...
Owner: Ian Fairservice & Obaid Al Tayer
India, the Quad and the fallout from the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact
THE Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Mutual Defense Pact signed on Sept. 17 has fundamentally altered the regional balance of power in the Middle East and South Asia. Unlike previous agreements, this one goes far beyond symbolic cooperation. Pakistani...
Owner: Dante Ang
Big Meat, Bigger Emissions: The World’s Biggest Meat Producers Are Emitting More Than the Biggest Oil Companies
Credit: Unsplash/Garrett Butler. If you think of climate villains, you probably imagine oil rigs and coal mines, not cattle farms. But a new global analysis titled Roasting the Planet has found that the world’s 45 biggest meat and dairy...
Owner: Andrei Mihai & Tiberius Puiu
Vela Bets On Wind Power And Sports Tech To Transform Shipping Industry
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Forbes
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Vela is looking to change the shipping industry by using wind-power to sail cargo from Europe to the U.S. The triple-hull ship will make the journey in 13 days and can hold 500 pallets of goods below deck. Courtesy of Vela French maritime designer...
Owner: Integrated Whale Media Investment & other shareholders
Al Sadawi solar PV project, Saudi Arabia
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Engineering News
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Name of the Project Al Sadawi solar PV project. Location Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Project Owner/s Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company comprising global clean energy company Masdar, and consortium partners GD Power and Korea Electric Power...
Owner: Creamer Family
Blow to Putin's cash flow: Trump's sanctions on Russian oil have real bite, says ALEX BRUMMER
By ALEX BRUMMER, CONSULTANT EDITOR Updated: 17:03 EDT, 23 October 2025 Donald Trump finally has taken the velvet gloves off in dealing with Vladimir Putin. A decision to sanction Russia’s biggest oil suppliers – Rosneft, where BP once held a...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere
Aramco hires Rawabi Sapura for dive support offshore Saudi Arabia
Aramco has awarded Malaysia-based Vantris Energy’s joint venture (JV) company Rawabi Sapura with a seven-year diving support services contract offshore Saudi Arabia. For the program, due to start on May 1, 2027, the JV will provide diving support...
Owner: Chris Ferrell
Saudi Company to Launch 200 MW Power Plant in Samarkand
Saudi private company Pemco is set to begin construction of a new 200-megawatt gas-piston power plant in Samarkand by the end of this year, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy Jurabek Mirzamahmudov announced in an interview with the “Uzbekistan 24” TV...
Owner: Giorgio Fiacconi
SAUDI FINANCING FOR GB, ELEUTHERA AND EXUMA AIRPORTS
Posted on 21 October 2025. by Jones Bahamas By Gerrino J. Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor After long negotiations, funding has been secured for Grand Bahama’s international airport and airports in North Eleuthera and Georgetown Exuma through...
Owner: Wendall K. Jones
Aramco CEO: Oil Market Fundamentals Are Still Strong
When it comes to the global energy transition, Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser is a pragmatist. The energy veteran has repeatedly warned that chronic underinvestment in oil and gas production — coupled with what he calls "unrealistic" energy...
Owner: Raja W. Sidawi
Saudi Crown Prince 'to meet' Trump in Washington next month
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet US President Donald Trump during a three-day visit to Washington next month, a source close to the government told AFP on Tuesday. Crown Prince Salman will arrive on November 17 and discuss...
Owner: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman
Saudi Arabia Facility Management (FM) Market Trends, Regional Insights, Competitive Landscape, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Saudi Arabia Facility Management Market, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Saudi Arabia Facility Management Market was valued...
Owner: Thomas Allen
Oil prices fall to lowest levels since COVID days
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KACU 89.5 - Texas
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Remember earlier this decade, when there wasn’t much traffic on the road? Oil prices plummeted as demand dropped off the map. Fast forward to the present. Right now, oil prices have fallen to levels not seen since those COVID days. Why? And what...
Owner: Abilene Christian University & American Government
Finance ministry warns of flood-induced price pressures
ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Finance has warned that flood-related supply disruptions and temporary border closures have put upward pressure on prices of a few essential commodities, as inflation is expected to remain in the range of 5-6 percent in...
Owner: Rameeza Majid Nizami
Saudi de facto ruler to meet Trump in Washington next month: Source
Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler will meet US President Donald Trump during a three-day visit to Washington next month, a source close to the government told AFP on Tuesday. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will arrive on November 17 and discuss...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
SURJ and PIF expand tennis presence via new Saudi ATP Masters 1000 event
The ATP men's tennis tour has announced that a new tournament in Saudi Arabia will be added to its top-tier Masters 1000 series in 2028 – the first new addition since the program launch 35 years ago. The Kingdom will stage a tenth ATP Masters 1000...
Owner: Michael "Mike" Danson