Good morning, ladies and gents. It’s a slow start to the week that feels welcome after the downpour of multi-bn agreements signed last week. A main market IPO is leading this morning’s news well as Alramz Real Estate set an IPO price range that could see the company valued at up to SAR 3 bn at listing. Meanwhile, global logistics giant DHL is doubling down on Saudi with a EUR 130 mn investment into a new logistics hub. Let’s dive in.
WEATHER- We encourage you to enjoy the uninterrupted blue skies today, as calm weather is forecasted across most regions.
- Riyadh: 26°C high / 14°C low.
- Jeddah: 34°C high / 25°C low.
- Makkah: 34°C high / 24°C low.
- Dammam: 30°C high / 16°C low.
WATCH THIS SPACE-
CGS to open new facility in Al Kharj: Saudi refrigeration systems manufacturer ConsolidatedGrünenfelder Saady Holding (CGS) plans to invest some SAR 150-170 mn to open a new facility in Al Kharj Al Haditha, CEO Peter Färber told Asharq Business (watch, runtime: 11:49) yesterday. Shareholders have no plans to exit their stakes following the company’s upcoming listing of a 30% stake on Tadawul’s main market, Färber said.
ICYMI- The company priced its IPO at SAR 10 apiece after strong institutional demand, setting up the selling shareholders to raise about SAR 300 mn and valuing CGS at SAR 1 bn at listing.
Maaden’s stock gains momentum: Shares of Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) rose by 3.3% to close yesterda’ys session at SAR 63.35, buoyed by an MoU signed last week with US-based MP Materials and the US Department of War to establish a rare earth refinery in the Kingdom. The mining giant’s stock price logged a 26% YTD increase, bucking TASI’s 7% decline.
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THE BIG STORY ABROAD-
The US proposal to end the war in Ukraine is dominating headlines this morning. US and Ukrainian officials who met yesterday in Geneva said they made progress on a new version of the controversial 28-point plan that would have seen Ukraine acquiesce to most of Russia’s territorial and military demands. It’s still unclear what issues have been resolved during the talks, which come at a difficult moment for Kyiv after slowly losing ground against Russia in a number of key regions. (Reuters | Financial Times | Bloomberg)
CLOSER TO HOME- A high-profile strike by Israel on Beirut — the first in months — killed militant group Hezbollah’s acting military chief of staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai. Some fear the strike could be paving the way for a renewed offensive campaign on Lebanon to force Hezbollah to disarm. (Washington Post | Reuters)
SPORTS-
The Kingdom opened ticket sales for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, with seats now available through the Asian Football Confederation ’s website as the Kingdom prepares to host the tournament for the first time, state news agency SPA reports. The tournament will run from 6 to 24 January, featuring 16 teams, with tickets priced at SAR 15 for general admission and SAR 75 for premium seating.
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