Saudi Arabia Signs Deals Worth $30 Billion With South Korea: Saudi Arabia has signed investment deals worth about $30 billion with South Korean companies. The announcement was made by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih. Under the numerous deals signed with South Korea,
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Sudan is Set to Receive a $3 Billion Investment from Saudi Arabia to ensure stability in the country
Saudi Arabia has decided to put into practice the natural law of loving one’s neighbour as the country has agreed to issue a $3 billion humanitarian aid investment in its Gulf counterpart Sudan. The government has deemed it fit to assist Sudan as the latter navigates the current political turmoil within its territory. What has Spurred the […]
Saudi Arabia Records 16.6% Increase in Non-Oil Exports: Saudi Arabia recorded a 16.6% increase in its non-oil exports for August. The numbers were recently released, with total non-oil revenue peaking at over $7 billion. This is coming after Saudi Arabia recorded a 31% increase in its non-oil exports in the second quarter of this year. […]
Saudi Arabia is Set to Allocate $266 Million to Supply Chain Investors: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made another significant move to up its economic game by introducing the Supply Chain Initiative. This move aims to place the country on a new level of financial and commercial development, reinforcing its place as one of […]
Faisal Bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, is Set to Represent the Country at the Arab League Summit: The Minister of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Affairs, Faisal bin Farhan, is set to represent the country at the Arab League Summit. He will act in the place of the Kingdom’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. […]
Saudi Arabia Begins Extensive Work on its Vertical City – The Line Saudi Arabia has topped its efforts to birth a sustainable planet Earth by beginning the construction of its vertical city – the Line. The city is one of the many projects the kingdom has initiated in its climate action endeavours to achieve its […]
The United Arab Emirates has declared its full support for Saudi Arabia in its quest for global energy stability, security, and world peace. This news follows the bitter lash back by some countries about OPEC+’s decision to cut oil production to two million barrels daily. Why has the UAE Chosen to Stand by Saudi Arabia […]
In an unprecedented move, the South African government and Saudi Arabia have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding valued at $17 billion. The MoU is to establish collaboration and economic partnership between both countries in line with Saudi Arabia’s vision for 2030. What are the Specifics of the MoU Agreements The President of South Africa, […]
Saudi Arabia recently announced its intent to provide $400 in humanitarian aid to Ukraine to mitigate the effects of the ongoing war. This support follows significant accusations in Saudi Arabia for politicizing oil production after the proposed reduction by OPEC+ members. Why Did Saudi Arabia See the Need to Provide Humanitarian Support in Ukraine The […]
Following the OPEC+Â announcement for countries to reduce oil production to two million barrels daily, Saudi Arabia has moved to cut down its oil production. This move comes a little after the President of America, Joe Biden, visited the country to request for oil production increase. What are the Specifics of the Oil Cut In a […]
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has officially executed its first green bond issuance. The sovereign wealth fund announced that it raised about $3 billion from the issuance, and the proceeds will be used to fund sustainable projects. The PIF sold 100-year green bonds at a yield of about 6.7%. However, two other […]
Days ago, the Saudi Arabian and Qatari governments reviewed a joint business strategy targeted at the private sector. Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, engaged members of the Saudi-Qatari Business Council on the progress made regarding establishing strong private-sector ties in both countries. The meeting was held in the headquarters of the
Saudi Arabia’s futuristic megacity, Neom, has announced its $1 billion ($3 billion) investment in the metaverse. The megacity’s subsidiary, Neom Tech & Digital (which has now rebranded to Tonomus), executed the investment. According to the company’s CEO, Joseph Bradley, a significant proportion of Neom would be dominated by robots and elements of the
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to invest heavily in the gaming industry. The investment will reportedly be funded through the Savvy Games Group, a company wholly owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF). Earlier this year, the Saudi Arabian government launched the Savvy Games company as a strategy to boost the country’s presence in the […]
Earlier this week, Saudi Arabia led a meeting involving the European Union and the Arab League. The Kingdom’s Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and the Arab League’s Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, called for the meeting at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The parties conducted the meeting to discuss […]
Top officials from Saudi Arabia and India recently discussed establishing a Riyal-Rupee trade between India and Saudi Arabia. India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, Majid bin Abdullah al-Qasabi, held the discussion. Both stakeholders held the meeting during Goyal’s two-day visit to the
The US has recently begun developing a military testing facility in Saudi Arabia to safely experiment with military-related inventions in open spaces within the country’s territory. The development of this facility is said to be the starting point of a deeper military relationship between both countries. Red Sands Integrated Experimentation Center _ What Is this?
Saudi Arabia makes a surprising move to slash crude oil prices for Asia and Europe by nearly $4 per barrel, the first tangible oil price slash in four months. This news comes when the country’s oil prices are at an all-time high. What are the Details of the Oil Price Reduction On September 6th, Saudi […]
Saudi Arabia – with a 7.5% Potential Growth in 2022, is set to become an Economic Powerhouse as Reports Claim : Saudi Arabia – with a 7.5% Potential Growth in 2022, is set to become an Economic Powerhouse as Reports Claim Saudi Arabia is well on its way to becoming the world’s fastest-growing economy with […]
Saudi Arabia Tilts Its Gaze to Boosting Tourism Through the Tourists Visa Scheme : Saudi Arabia Tilts Its Gaze to Boosting Tourism Through the Tourists Visa Scheme In a bid to boost its tourism sector and foster international relations, Saudi Arabia has instituted a measure to issue new visas for visiting citizens from the US, […]
