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Middle East shipbuilding industry holds growth potential of up to $40 billion
The Middle East – and in particular the GCC nations – have a big opportunity in further developing a robust shipbuilding industry, which could eventually be worth $40 billion over the next decade, according to analysis by Strategy&. This growth...
AJEX opens Saudi's first GMP-GxP compliant warehousing infrastructure
Neutral
Trade Arabia
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AJEX Logistics Services has officially opened Saudi Arabia’s first and only GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)-GxP certified logistics depot. Strategically located in Riyadh, the purpose-built 3,000 sq m facility enhances the company's capability...
Owner: Anwar Abdulrahman & Ronnie Middleton
Saudi Arabia calls for investment as Vision 2030 progresses
Pro-Government
The National News
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Saudi Arabia renewed its call for global investors to back the kingdom’s transformation drive amid progress on its Vision 2030 diversification agenda. The kingdom's Minister of Investment, Khalid Al Falih, urged investment in ports and airports...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Sky Stadium: Saudi Arabia’s latest extravagance
The 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia is shaping up to be the most futuristic and ambitious tournament the sport has ever seen. Local media reports reveal that the country’s proposal includes plans for a stadium unlike anything on Earth: one...
Owner: Polanco Family
Aramco CEO says oil demand strong, market watching Russia sanctions
Indeterminate
Zawya
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The CEO of Saudi state oil giant Aramco said on Tuesday crude oil demand was strong even before sanctions were imposed on major Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil and that Chinese demand was still healthy. "Right now we have to wait and see what...
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Deputy PM attends 9th Future Investment Initiative conference, meets with Saudi Arabian partners
Gov't Propaganda
People's Army Newspaper
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The FII is one of the world’s most prominent annual investment forums. This year's conference gathered over 20 heads of state, government officials, and more than 9,000 delegates from nearly 100 countries, including policymakers, leaders of...
Owner: Vietnamese Government
Masdar awarded 2 GW solar PV IPPs in Saudi Arabia
Indeterminate
Zawya
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UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) announced on Tuesday that it has been awarded two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a combined capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW), in Saudi Arabia. The Independent Power...
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Masdar secures two solar projects in Saudi Arabia with 2 GW capacity
Neutral
Trade Arabia
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Masdar, a Abu Dhabi energy company, has been awarded two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a combined capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW), under the sixth round of bidding in Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). The Independent...
Owner: Anwar Abdulrahman & Ronnie Middleton
SLS The Red Sea to debut in Saudi Arabia
With culinary artistry, theatrical interiors, and VIP treatment at the heart of each SLS property, SLS The Red Sea is preparing to shine as Shura’s vibrant epicentre where bold design, world-class dining, and electric energy collide. With The Red...
Owner: Gillian Ann Mccaughay & Sarah Kay Beall
GE Vernova completes first Saudi-led gas turbine maintenance project
Neutral
Trade Arabia
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GE Vernova, a leading energy equipment manufacturing group, and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) have announced the successful completion of the first gas turbine outage entirely planned and executed by GE Vernova’s Saudi engineers and specialists....
Owner: Anwar Abdulrahman & Ronnie Middleton
AI, gigaprojects top agenda as Saudi Arabia opens flagship conference
Saudi Arabia opened on Tuesday its flagship investment conference featuring heads of state and the global business elite as it seeks to drum up support for its sprawling "gigaprojects" and sky-high AI ambitions. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng,...
Owner: Zeki Yeşildağ
TotalEnergies and Aljomaih Energy & Water awarded solar project
The consortium comprising France’s TotalEnergies and Saudi developer, Aljomaih Energy & Water (AEW), has been awarded by the Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) following a tender process, the license to develop, build, and operate a 400 MW solar...
Owner: Hardy Family
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince agree to launch economic cooperation framework to deepen bilateral ties
- Advertisement - RIYADH, Oct 28 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday agreed to launch a comprehensive Economic...
Owner: Pakistani Government
PM, MBS agree to launch Pak-Saudi 'Economic Cooperation Framework'
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have agreed to establish a new "Economic Cooperation Framework" aimed at advancing shared economic interests and strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Saudi...
Owner: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman & Mir Javed Rahman
Tokyo Governor Koike showcases Japan’s financial, technological and sustainability ambitions at FII Riyadh
Diana Farah RIYADH: Tokyo Governor KOIKE Yuriko outlined her vision for transforming Tokyo into a global financial powerhouse rooted in sustainability, innovation and inclusivity during a panel titled “Capital of Change: Can Tokyo Revitalize...
Owner: Saudi Government
The Miracle of the Desert: a $7 billion megaproject with which Saudi Arabia is building the ‘Land Bridge’
Saudi Arabia is building one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the Middle East — the so-called “Land Bridge,” also dubbed the “Desert Miracle.” This high-speed rail line will connect the Red Sea port city of Jeddah with Dammam on...
Owner: Polanco Family
The mirage of resilience: Why energy markets cannot shake off the Middle East risk
A direct clash between Iran, Israel and the US long stood as the nightmare scenario for global energy markets. Nevertheless, when the 12-day war between Iran and Israel broke out in June—followed by Israel’s strike on Doha a few months...
Owner: European Council on Foreign Relations
Your go-to guide for the first Baby Expo in Riyadh
Ready to save on your baby essentials? If you’re like us and love hunting down the best deals, here’s one to check out – the Baby Expo Riyadh is set to make its debut on Thursday October 30 and Friday October 31 at The Arena Riyadh. The first-ever...
Owner: Ian Fairservice & Obaid Al Tayer
Acciona launches digital transport tool to boost Mideast logistics ops
Neutral
Trade Arabia
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Spanish infrastructure major Acciona, with its commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient logistics management, has successfully developed and deployed a new innovative digital transport solutions (DTS) platform in Qatar, marking a...
Owner: Anwar Abdulrahman & Ronnie Middleton
Jeel Teams Up with Mambu to Enable Saudi Arabia’s Fintech Sandbox
October 28, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi Jeel, the tech subsidiary of Riyad Bank, has teamed up with Mambu, the cloud-native core banking platform, to enhance the ecosystem powered by the recently launched Jeel Sandbox, Saudi Arabia’s fintech...
Owner: Andrew Dix