Saudi Edition 
Egypt Edition 
UAE Edition 
MENA <> India Corridor 
Logistics (MENA) 
Climate (MENA) 
Sadara pulls plug on Jubail production on Hormuz disruptions
4Q net FDI inflows jump 90% | Ades lands SAR 2.7 bn contract in Nigeria | Jarir Marketing climbs in 2025
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
More disruption
The latest victim of the war, Sadara Chemical Company has halted production at its Jubail complex, citing supply chain disruptions. Also, Net FDI figures for 2025 are in, and Ades Holding lands offshore contracts in Nigeria.
Today at a glance
News
M&A Watch
IPO WATCH
THIS MORNING: IPO ambitions hold steady against valuation markdowns as June deadlines loom
Jazeera Airways is upping its Saudi-based capacity by 40% next…
Are IPOs heading for a temporary pause?
The window for a pre-summer listing is already closed for companies that haven’t secured regulatory approval
Gigaprojects
Neom terminates multi-bn USD Trojena lake contracts
Construction at the USD 19 bn resort stalls at 30%…
Shifting the gigaproject focus
Neom remains strategic, but no longer dominates capital allocation
Newsmakers
Coffee With: Yusef Alyusef, managing director at Alvarez & Marsal Saudi Arabia
Yusef Alyusef is a managing director and partner at Alvarez & Marsal in Riyadh, where he leads work in tax policy,…
My morning routine
Folk Maritime’s Poul Hestbaek unpacks growth plans for 2026 amid volatile global trade
We spoke with Hestbaek about their ongoing projects in the Kingdom and their regional expansions
Regulation
Legislation Watch
New Statistics Law centralizes authority, strengthens data confidentiality
The legislation introduces fines up to SAR 500k for data…
Regulation Watch
Financing investment funds to list on Tadawul
On the main market, borrowing is capped at 15% of…
Cabinet Watch
Fahd Al Saif to lead lead on FDI push as new Investment Minister
Al Saif is well known for developing access to debt…
Royal Court
New governors, deputy ministers appointed in latest royal decrees
Jazan gets a new governor — Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz…
Startup Watch
Rimal secures bridge round from Keheilan to design semiconductors at home
Rimal has six live contracts in the pipeline
NowPay lands in KSA with USD 20 mn JV with Tas’heel
NowAccess is currently in its market-entry phase, focusing on Saudi-specific market requirements
Saudi Arabia’s VC market evolves amid rising international capital and exit rounds
The maturity is driven by a rise in global investor participation + an expanding…
Lifestyle
SRMG’s Thmanyah set to stream Saudi football across MENA for SAR 2.3 bn
Thmanyah will broadcast the King’s Cup, Pro League, Super Cup, and First Division League across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region
EVIQ to roll out EV charging solutions for Lotus owners. PLUS: Riyadh Season signs up top Youtuber MrBeast
ALSO: Al Etihad Cooperative Ins. maintains Moody’s rating
Your guide to Ramadan cultural events and night markets
Five events and night markets to visit during the holy month
