{"id":100409,"date":"2025-09-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=100409"},"modified":"2025-12-14T21:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T21:59:12","slug":"gdp-grows-3-9-y-o-y-in-2q-buoyed-by-the-non-oil-sector","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/issues\/gdp-grows-3-9-y-o-y-in-2q-buoyed-by-the-non-oil-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"GDP grows 3.9% y-o-y in 2Q, buoyed by the non-oil sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"100411\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"100411\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TODAY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/09\/09\/taic-taps-jadwa-for-usd-1-bn-portfolio-shift\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Taic taps Jadwa for USD 1 bn portfolio shift                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/09\/09\/taic-taps-jadwa-for-usd-1-bn-portfolio-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Today\u2019s issue is a mixed bag of updates, featuring Gastat\u2019s final figures for GDP growth in the second quarter, a new bond issuance from the Public Investment Fund, and a global asset management platform brought to you by Al Murjan and Abu Dhabi\u2019s BlueFive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong><strong>We spoke with Humain\u2019s CEO Tareq Amin <\/strong>to discuss the company's ambitious vision for AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, their new Arabic-first generative AI product Humain Chat, and what they have in the pipeline. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.index-saudi.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Index Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off today at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.<\/strong> The three-day expo brings together more than 400 exhibitors from over 40 countries and attracts around 17k visitors. The event showcases products across nine sectors, including furniture, furnishings, textiles, flooring, d\u00e9cor, kitchens, bathrooms, art, and fit-out services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jib-expo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">International Beauty Expo<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off today at the Jeddah Superdome.<\/strong> The three-day event brings together exhibitors and buyers from across the global beauty and personal care industry, showcasing the latest in cosmetics, skincare, fragrances, hair care, nail care, spa and salon equipment, and packaging solutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The three-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/seredoexposa.com\/en\/home\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Seredo Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition<\/a><\/strong><strong> also kicks off <\/strong><strong>today at the <\/strong><strong>Jeddah Superdome.<\/strong> The event brings together developers, investors, and key stakeholders to showcase projects and explore potential investments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER-<\/strong> Heavy rain persists over Makkah and Al Baha, along with moderate to light showers over Madinah, Asir, Riyadh, Jazan, and Najran. <strong>Riyadh <\/strong>will witness temperatures peak at 42\u00b0C before cooling down to 32\u00b0C today, while <strong>Jeddah<\/strong>\u2019s mercury will go as high as 38\u00b0C and as low as 31\u00b0C, and <strong>Makkah <\/strong>will see a 38\u00b0C high and 31\u00b0C low.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> Taic taps <\/strong><strong>Jadwa <\/strong><strong>for <\/strong><strong>USD 1 bn <\/strong><strong>portfolio shift: <\/strong>The Arab Investment Company (Taic) has appointed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jadwa.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Jadwa Investment<\/a> as financial advisor to oversee the reallocation of some USD 1 bn of its legacy asset portfolio as part of a strategic overhaul, CEO Abdullah Bakhraibah told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-09-08\/mideast-wealth-fund-taps-jadwa-to-shift-1-billion-in-assets\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. The company plans to fully liquidate its portfolio \u2014 including government bonds and letters of credit \u2014 and reinvest up to USD 800 mn this year, focusing on private markets, public equities, and venture capital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Rings a bell?<\/strong> Bakhraibah voiced plans <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/355d8b0d-fce6-456c-a356-acae190e9afd\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier last month<\/a> to divest its entire 1.2 bn legacy portfolio as it pivots toward private markets, in a bid to lift average annual returns to 9% from 5%, following a strategic review that weighed closing the firm against a full overhaul.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <\/strong><strong>Rawabi Marketing IPO pulled on Nomu: <\/strong> FMCG and chemicals distributor Rawabi Marketing International (RMI) scrapped its planned listing on Tadawul\u2019s parallel market Nomu, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90059&anCat=1&cs=1166&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a bourse filing<\/a>. RMI had planned to float <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/f17c347e-60b0-454d-9942-503cbc98b5f3\/%253cmark%253erawabi%253c%2Fmark%253e-marketing-is-coming-to-nomu\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">1 mn shares<\/a> (6.45% of its post-IPO capital) on Nomu to fund its growth plans before the primary offering was ultimately scrapped. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A tougher market for small caps?<\/strong> Earlier this year, both <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/0cc1397e-b7f4-4ee1-9f4a-81896e0add0a\/asian-companies-are-in-early-talks-to-list-on-tadawul--al-rumaih\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AlKhaldi<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/0cc1397e-b7f4-4ee1-9f4a-81896e0add0a\/asian-companies-are-in-early-talks-to-list-on-tadawul--al-rumaih\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Logistics<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/1744b086-0071-4c8a-bd41-cae13cb0f2d2\/digital-bank-d360-is-reportedly-looking-for-investors-in-2h-2025-%2B%253cmark%253e-dome-%253c%2Fmark%253ecancels-nomu-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dome<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/1744b086-0071-4c8a-bd41-cae13cb0f2d2\/digital-bank-d360-is-reportedly-looking-for-investors-in-2h-2025-%2B%253cmark%253e-dome-%253c%2Fmark%253ecancels-nomu-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">International<\/a> scrapped their plans to list on Nomu after failing to drum up enough investor demand. The string of cancellations points to higher execution risks on the parallel market, even as appetite for main market IPOs remains strong. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The number of containers handled at Saudi ports rose 9.5% y-o-y in August to <\/strong><strong>750.6k <\/strong><strong>TEUs<\/strong>, while transshipments increased 14.7% y-o-y to 189.4k TEUs, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mawani.gov.sa\/article?news=070925\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> on Sunday. Exports were up 7.9% y-o-y during the month to 279.6k TEUs, while imports grew 7.8% y-o-y to 281.7k TEUs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> OIL WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> Goldman Sachs expects a slightly larger oil surplus in 2026<\/strong>, revising its estimate to 1.9 mn bbl\/d, up from 1.7 mn bbl \/ d, with the change tied to faster expected OECD stock builds between late 2025 and late 2026, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/goldman-sachs-expects-slightly-larger-oil-surplus-2026-2025-09-08\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Price forecasts: <\/strong>The investment bank left its 2025 Brent and WTI price forecasts unchanged, and now sees 2026 averages at USD 56 and USD 52, Reuters said. Goldman linked Opec+\u2019s decision to begin unwinding 1.65 mn bbl \/ d of cuts to still-low OECD commercial stocks, but stressed that the group is likely to retain flexibility and could pause quota increases from early 2026 if inventories begin to rise.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P Global is also projecting weaker crude prices by year-end<\/strong>, with dated Brent seen falling toward USD 55 a barrel as Opec+ continues to release additional supply, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/sp-global-expects-dated-brent-crude-hit-55-per-barrel-by-year-end-2025-09-08\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports separately, citing co-president Dave Ernsberger of S&P Global Commodity Insights. Dated Brent under pins more than 60% of global oil trade and serves as a key benchmark for futures pricing. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Prices could dip below that level if surpluses deepen<\/strong>, Russian flows remain steady, and commercial stock-building slows, Ernesberger said. Under such conditions, futures markets could swing into wider contango, with prompt crude priced below forward contracts \u2014 a signal of ample supply. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Opec+ will <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/edition\/am\/097d29f3-0d89-4a03-ae3b-618471cd2283\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">raise<\/a> output again next month, approving an additional 137k bbl\/d from October as part of its accelerated rollback supply cuts. The cartel said that it will continue monthly hikes through September 2026, fast-tracking the return of 1.65 mn bbl\/d that was previously set to stay offline until the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- The Kingdom cut official selling prices for October crude deliveries to Asia<\/strong>, with Arab Light reduced by USD 1 per barrel to a USD 2.2 premium over the Oman\/Dubai average, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/saudi-arabia-cuts-its-october-oil-prices-asia-2025-09-08\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported, citing a document it says it had seen. 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The message, allegedly referencing a \u201cwonderful secret\u201d the two shared, appears in a birthday book compiled for Epstein by his former accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump denied writing the note, and his chief of staff Taylor Budowich claimed the image is fake. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-09-08\/epstein-letter-allegedly-from-trump-released-by-house-democrats?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/09\/08\/trump-epstein-birthday-book-oversight.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/09\/08\/us\/politics\/epstein-trump-birthday-book.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cvgqnn4ngvdo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2025\/sep\/08\/trump-epstein-birthday-letter\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/09\/08\/trump-letter-epstein-birthday-drawing-democrats\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/house-democrats-release-alleged-trump-birthday-letter-epstein-2025-09-08\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND IN US MARKETS- Nasdaq hits a fresh high ahead of key inflation data:<\/strong> The tech-heavy Nasdaq closed at an all-time high yesterday as investors braced for fresh US inflation figures out later this week. Chipmakers Broadcom and Nvidia were up 3% and 1%, respectively, pushing the index up 0.45%. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones also closed in the green. Analysts say markets are pricing in a Fed rate cut this month, especially after last week\u2019s underwhelming jobs report, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/09\/07\/stock-market-today-live-updates.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ACROSS THE ATLANTIC- France\u2019s government collapses amid budget standoff:<\/strong> French Prime Minister Fran\u00e7ois Bayrou\u2019s nine-month-old government was toppled yesterday after losing a confidence vote in parliament, deepening France\u2019s fiscal and political crisis. Bayrou\u2019s unpopular austerity plan \u2014 including tax hikes, spending cuts, and scrapping two public holidays \u2014 was rejected by a wide opposition front. His ouster leaves President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to name his fifth prime minister in less than two years. 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On a quarterly basis, growth came in at 1.7%, down from a preliminary estimate of 2.1%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Non-oil activity continued to drive expansion: <\/strong>Non-oil activities grew 4.6% y-o-y, contributing the bulk (2.6 percentage points) of the Kingdom\u2019s headline expansion, while seeing a modest 0.8% increase q-o-q. Oil activities grew 3.8% y-o-y, contributing 0.9 percentage points to overall growth. On a quarterly basis, the sector rose 5.6%, the fastest among all major activities. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Standout sectors: <\/strong>Electricity, gas, and water activities logged the highest growth at 10.3% y-o-y, followed by finance, ins., and business services (up 7.0%), and wholesale and retail trade, restaurants, and hotels (up 6.6%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, government activities increased 0.6% y-o-y<\/strong>, despite being down 0.8% q-o-q. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mixed picture in expenditure:<\/strong> Private final consumption grew by 4.1% y-o-y. However, investment saw a downturn, with gross fixed capital formation decreasing by 0.8% y-o-y. Government spending also declined by 2.5% compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Varied outlooks:<\/strong> The IMF has recently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/a9fc6b69-3f80-438f-837f-d56da3aa4e32\/imf-revises-our-growth-forecast-upwards\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">raised<\/a> its forecast for Saudi Arabia\u2019s 2025 GDP growth to 3.6%, up 0.6 percentage points from its April outlook. It has also upgraded its 2026 forecast by 0.2 percentage points to 3.9%. A recent Reuters poll <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/1d71e484-dcb0-4ad8-a709-e0e1a44514a2\/saudi%253cmark%253e-gdp-%253c%2Fmark%253eexpected-to-grow-3.8%2525-in-2024--reuters-poll\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">anticipates<\/a> Saudi Arabia to record 3.8% growth this year. Meanwhile, the World Bank <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/4827c48b-6065-4641-a0cb-7a2883434ae6\/%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eworld%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ebank%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ekeeps%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253egdp%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253egrowth%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eforecast%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eunchanged%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eat%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e2%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e.%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e8%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%2525%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ein%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e2025%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">maintained<\/a> its June estimates of 2.8% growth for 2025 and 4.5% for 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Gastat has recently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/807cd9e9-2fb0-45ed-848f-44eecd3652c1\/%253cmark%253egdp-growth%253c%2Fmark%253e-revised-up-to-3.4%2525-in-1q-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">updated<\/a> its nominal and real GDP historical data over 2011-2024 as part of a revision project that looks to better capture economic transformation with more detailed insights into the performance of key sectors in the economy. GDP growth during 1Q 2025 was revised upwards to 3.4% y-o-y from the 2.7% reading reported back in May.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/economy\/\">ECONOMY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/gdp\/\">GDP<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/non-oil\/\">non-oil<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/oil\/\">Oil<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"100416\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"100416\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">DEBT WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/09\/09\/pif-taps-usd-bond-market-amid-high-investor-demand\/\">\r\n                            PIF prices USD 2 bn bond issuance                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/09\/09\/pif-taps-usd-bond-market-amid-high-investor-demand\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The order book exceeded USD 7.5 bn, tightening the pricing to 95 basis points over US treasuries, compared to initial price talk of around 120 bps, the source added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good timing?<\/strong> \u201cSoft US labor-market data and the greater expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts make it a favorable time for the PIF to return to the international debt market,\u201d chief economist at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Monica Malik told Bloomberg.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A busy year: <\/strong>The PIF sold USD 4 bn in a bond issuance back in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/da786106-54b2-4fd0-89ed-313fff21efff\/%253cmark%253epif%253c%2Fmark%253e-completes-pricing-of-usd-4-bn-bond-issuance\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">January<\/a>, and closed a USD 7 bn murabaha credit facility \u2014 its first ever \u2014 in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/568ce7da-c433-4516-ab8d-5947876082e2\/%253cmark%253epif%253c%2Fmark%253e-closes-usd-7-bn-inaugural-murabaha-credit-facility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the same month<\/a>, getting USD 7 bn from a syndicate of 20 banks. It also launched a commercial paper program <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/057a5a0b-b250-4891-a65c-a639e3014d81\/pif-launches-its-first-commercial%253cmark%253e-paper%253c%2Fmark%253e-program\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in June<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO FROM THE FUND- <\/strong>The PIF signed an MoU with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macquarie.com\/ca\/en\/about\/company\/macquarie-asset-management.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Macquarie Asset Management<\/a> to ramp up investments in infrastructure, digital infrastructure, energy storage, and EVs, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pif.gov.sa\/en\/news-and-insights\/press-releases\/2025\/pif-and-macquarie-asset-management-sign-an-mou-to-advance-investment-opportunities-in-key-industries-in-saudi-arabia\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Macquarie will also look into establishing a regional office in Riyadh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">IN OTHER DEBT NEWS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al Rajhi is teeing up an FCY debt sale: <\/strong>Tadawul-listed lender Al Rajhi Bank is set to issue USD-denominated tier 2 social trust certificates under its updated international issuance program, it said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90064&anCat=1&cs=1120&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a bourse disclosure<\/a>. Proceeds will support the lender\u2019s financial and strategic objectives under its Sustainable Finance Framework. 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Jeddah-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/almurjan.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Murjan Group<\/a> are partnering to set up a joint shariah-compliant asset management investment platform, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/430.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The transaction:<\/strong> BlueFive will acquire a minority stake in Sidra Capital, Al Murjan\u2019s Islamic asset manager specializing in private assets. In return, Al Murjan will take a minority stake in BlueFive786, BlueFive\u2019s newly launched shariah-compliant investment arm based in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What BlueFive786 will do:<\/strong> The firm will focus on offering Islamic investment products \u2014 including retirement and savings schemes \u2014 to savers and retirees in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Brunei, and Singapore.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong> BlueFive will establish an office in Riyadh to work alongside Sidra Capital in managing and executing investments in Saudi Arabia. The tie-up is meant to give both sides broader access to cross-border investments and to support the rollout of co-branded Islamic investment products.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Leadership moves:<\/strong> BlueFive Capital founder and CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/hazem-ben-gacem-094286309\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) and co-founder Yasser Bajsair (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sa.linkedin.com\/in\/yasserbajsair\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) will join the board of Sidra Capital. Taufiq Bahamdain (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sa.linkedin.com\/in\/taufiq-bahamdain-69851955\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), CEO of Al Murjan Group, and board member Shahid Shaikh (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sa.linkedin.com\/in\/shaikh-shahid-22955612\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) will represent Al Murjan on the board of BlueFive786.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> BlueFive has been on an expansion drive, having <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/3347b7dd-02fb-4b35-9101-157818e789a3\/%253cmark%253ebluefive%253c%2Fmark%253e-takes-over-neo-capital-to-launch-private-wealth-arm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired<\/a> DIFC-based private wealth manager Neo Capital last week. 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Amin also shared insights into Humain's commitment to cultivating local Saudi talent, and strategic partnerships aimed at reshaping the future of entertainment. <strong>Edited excerpts from our conversation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Humain wa<\/strong><strong>s driven by a bold national vision <\/strong>\u2014 to ensure that Saudi Arabia builds its own AI infrastructure rather than relying on technology made elsewhere. As part of this architecture, we have seen that AI innovation is often fragmented with compute, cloud, and models, and is more spread across organizations, which creates unnecessary complexities. Humain was created to solve this fragmentation by integrating the entire value chain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our latest product, Humain Chat<\/strong>, was built to empower more than 400 mn Arabic speakers and 2 bn Muslims worldwide who have been underserved by generative AI. We first rolled out across the Kingdom, and we have plans to roll out in phases around the world. For the first time, people can create, learn, and connect in their own language, culture, and context. I encourage everyone to download the app now and engage with it regularly. This is a point of pride for Saudi Arabia, and the more that you use it, the better it becomes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What sets Humain Chat apart is its deep understanding of dialects and cultural nuances.<\/strong> Launched last month, our app is powered by ALLaM 34B, the most advanced Arabic-first LLM built in the Arab world. We believe ALLaM 34B was built on the largest Arabic dataset ever assembled, then refined with input from over 600 domain experts and 250 evaluators.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>I could not be prouder of the brilliant Saudi talent that we have at the company.<\/strong> Humain Chat was built by a Saudi-majority team comprised of more than 120 AI specialists, with 35 PhD holders on board. We are committed to cultivating local talent by hiring and enabling Saudi professionals with the tools, prospects, and support they need to ensure that the Kingdom and its people play a leading role in shaping the future of AI. This means not only bringing in top Saudi experts into our core teams, but also ensuring young developers and researchers are a key part of the process of building and advancing Humain\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our model is hosted on Saudi servers<\/strong>, ensuring data sovereignty and security while giving users confidence that their information is managed in compliance with the Kingdom\u2019s regulations and privacy standards. It also provides faster performance with lower latency and quicker load times, one of the notes that users have praised in reviews.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It also reflects Humain\u2019s commitment to building capacity in Saudi Arabia<\/strong>, strengthening the digital ecosystem while ensuring users benefit from infrastructure that is sovereign, secure, and optimized for their needs. This is fully aligned with Vision 2030, which includes AI as a national priority and a driver of economic growth supporting the Kingdom\u2019s capability to develop advanced technologies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We\u2019ve just begun construction of our first data centers in the Kingdom<\/strong>, located in Riyadh and Dammam, which are expected to launch in the second quarter of next year. Looking ahead, we anticipate strong and sustained demand for data centers driven by the rapid rise of AI workloads and digital transformation across the region. To meet this demand, we plan to build 1.9 GW of new data center capacity by 2030 and scale that up to 6.6 GW by 2034. At the same time, we\u2019re expanding and diversifying our ecosystem of partners to support this ambitious growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This is just the beginning. <\/strong>Humain Chat marks the first product in our Humain IQ portfolio, as our AI researchers and developers are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and creating solutions that address complex industry challenges. We have a strong pipeline of products and technologies that we can\u2019t wait to bring to market \u2014 and you will be hearing more about them over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the media, video games, and advertising side<\/strong>, Humain Create aims to develop cutting-edge AI tools capable of generating photorealistic images and videos for gaming and other media applications. These tools will not only enhance creative production but also open new prospects across the entire value chain. We hope to continue to develop our strategic partnerships in this space to play an impactful role in the national strategy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our partnership with Luma AI is key to our strategy to reshape the future of <\/strong><strong>entertainment.<\/strong> By combining Humain\u2019s advanced AI infrastructure with Luma\u2019s advanced generative models, we can deliver lightning-fast inference and hyperreal content generation at a global scale. Beyond infrastructure, this partnership enables us to codevelop next-generation models, fine-tune capabilities, and empower creators to push the boundaries of immersive experiences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In-gaming ads will allow brands to reach and engage with their target <\/strong><strong>audiences in a unique and immersive way. <\/strong>Using our technology, ads are seamlessly integrated into gameplay, creating an interactive experience that feels natural rather than disruptive. We use advanced algorithms to dynamically insert ads within the game environment, considering factors such as player behavior, game context, and ad relevance. This ensures that each ad is delivered in a way that is both impactful for the brand and respectful of the player's experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>At Humain, we leverage AI across various aspects of our internal operations. <\/strong>We have big news for enterprises that we plan to announce soon, which will revolutionize the way we work. 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VentureSouq, Dash Ventures, Taz Ventures, and Sanabil 500, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orbii.ai\/post\/orbii-raises-3-6m-usd-seed-round-to-power-embedded-sme-lending-across-mena-building-the-ai-network-of-lending\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where\u2019s the money going?<\/strong> The fresh funds will go toward expanding Orbii\u2019s engineering and data science teams and increasing its footprint in Saudi Arabia and the UAE as it targets powering USD 1 bn in SME loans by 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Orbii:<\/strong> Established in 2024 by Nuaman Ali (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nali1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), Guillaume Kieffer\u200f (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/guillaumekieffer\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), and Nasara Mughal (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nasara-mughal-9715252\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), with headquarters in Riyadh, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, the company provides AI-driven credit infrastructure to digital lenders, fintechs, payment companies, and B2B ecosystems across MENA.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/smes\/\">SMEs<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                 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Bakkar brings 22 years of experience in the cement and building materials industries to the role, having served as VP of commercial affairs at Najran Cement, commercial director at Al Safwa Cement, and CEO of Global Gypsum Company. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/najran-cement\/\">Najran Cement<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"100428\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"100428\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/09\/09\/shahbandr-launches-arabic-ai-toolkit-for-e-commerce\/\">\r\n                            Shahbandr launches Arabic AI toolkit for e-commerce                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/09\/09\/shahbandr-launches-arabic-ai-toolkit-for-e-commerce\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Available free of charge to merchants on the Shahbandr platform, the toolkit provides a full Arabic interface and enables users to generate images, videos, audio, and marketing copy from a single dashboard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">REAL ESTATE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Umm Al Qura to sell two Masar plots for SAR 438.8 mn:<\/strong> Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction signed two reservation agreements with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/mosa-abdulaziz-al-mosa-&-sons-co.\/about\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mosa Abdulaziz Almosa and Sons Group Real Estate Company<\/a> to sell two land plots in Makkah\u2019s Masar Destination for a combined SAR 438.8 mn, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90057&anCat=1&cs=4325&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a> yesterday. The two plots, which cover 4.9k sqm, are earmarked for hospitality projects, with one plot valued at SAR 237.4 mn and the other at SAR 201.5 mn. Final sale agreements are expected within six months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>C<\/strong><strong>ooling systems for Oxagon AI data center:<\/strong> Local data infrastructure firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/data-volt.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DataVolt<\/a> signed an MoU with LG Electronics and its local partner Shaker Group to provide cooling systems for a new AI data center being developed in Neom\u2019s industrial city, Oxagon, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lgnewsroom.com\/2025\/09\/lg-taps-middle-east-growth-with-neom-oxagon-ai-data-center-partnership\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The agreement includes the supply of large-scale chillers and coolant distribution units for the facility. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>DataVolt signed a USD 5 bn agreement with Oxagon <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/62bc07d9-8ddd-42a8-86a4-2873c0043c2a\/day-2-at-leap-2025-brings-usd-7.5-bn-in-tech-investments\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in February<\/a> to set up a fully sustainable AI data center with an initial capacity of 300 MW, to be eventually ramped up to 1.5 GW.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CAPITAL MARKETS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia received the Exchange\u2019s approval to conduct<\/strong><strong> market <\/strong><strong>making activities on <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/raoomco.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Raoom<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/raoomco.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trading<\/a><\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanarestaurants.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Americana Restaurants International<\/a><\/strong><strong> as of today, <\/strong>according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/news-detail-wcm\/?newsId=8990&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul disclosure<\/a>. 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More than USD 27 bn worth of issuances were priced last week alone, including sales from Saudi Arabia, Brazilian oil giant Petrobras, and Turkey\u2019s sovereign wealth fund.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The surge has pushed YTD EM issuances to nearly USD 511 bn <\/strong>\u2014 the busiest similar time period since 2021. JPMorgan now forecasts a record year of nearly USD 240 bn in sovereign issuances, with September already logging USD 8.5 bn \u2014 more than half the average for the month. Even Brazil, which typically relies on local markets, has tapped global markets three times this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Investor appetite has been outsized: <\/strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s USD 5.5 bn sukuk drew USD 17.5 bn in orders, while Turkey\u2019s USD 1 bn sale was 10x oversubscribed. Demand has narrowed EM risk premiums, with the extra yield over US Treasuries falling to 298 bps on average \u2014 the tightest since 2019, according to JPMorgan\u2019s gauge. The strong appetite shows investors are \u201cpreemptively anticipating some volatility,\u201d said Aayush Sonthalia of PGIM Fixed Income.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This backdrop has lured steady inflows into EM-dedicated debt funds for 20 consecutive weeks<\/strong>, totaling USD 1.9 bn in the week ending 3 September, EPFR data shows. Local currency debt is up 13% this year, with USD-denominated bonds up by more than 8% \u2014 both outpacing developed-market debt returns of 6.5%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Still, strategists warn the window may be short-lived.<\/strong> Persistent inflation, heavy sovereign borrowing, and political instability in core markets from the UK to Japan are unsettling global bonds, raising the risk that higher US yields will push up EM borrowing costs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More agreements are in the pipeline: <\/strong>Saudi Aramco is preparing a USD sukuk this month, and Mexico may issue up to USD 10 bn to fund a Pemex bond buyback \u2014 with Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, and Nigeria all expected to follow by year-end.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKETS THIS MORNING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Equity markets in Asia are firmly in the green this morning, maintaining gains on the back of Japan\u2019s prime minister stepping down over the weekend, and tracking a positive day for US tech stocks yesterday. Japan\u2019s Nikkei hit an all-time high yesterday and is up in early trading, while the Shanghai index is trading flat. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over on Wall Street, markets are on track to follow suit and open in the green<\/strong>, after the tech-heavy Nasdaq, the Dow Jones, and the S&P 500 all closed up yesterday.<\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">10,497<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.9% (YTD: -12.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>MSCI Tadawul 30<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">1,363<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.9% (YTD: -9.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>NomuC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">25,346<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.7% (YTD: -19.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : SAR (SAMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Sell<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Buy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Interest rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5.0% repo <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.5% reverse repo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">34,602<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: +16.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,960<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.7% (YTD: +5.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,935<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.9% (YTD: +15.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">6,495<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.2% (YTD: +10.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>FTSE 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,221<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.1% (YTD: +12.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Euro Stoxx 50<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,363<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.8% (YTD: +9.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Brent crude<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 66.19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.3%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas (Nymex)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3,677<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 111,665<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.8% (YTD: +19.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Sukuk\/bond market index<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">916.03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.06% (YTD: +1.54%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P MENA Bond & Sukuk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">149.46<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5% (YTD: +6.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>VIX (Volatility Index)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">15.11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.5% (YTD: -12.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE CLOSING BELL: TADAWUL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The TASI<\/strong> inched down 0.9% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 4.4 bn. The index dipped 12.8% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green:<\/strong> Lazurde (+6.1%), Al Masane Al Kobra Mining (+3.7%) and Ataa Educational (+3.5%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Thimar (-10.0%), Saudi Real Estate (-6.2%) and Saudi Cable (-5.5%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE CLOSING BELL: NOMU-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The NomuC<\/strong> closed 0.7% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 43.1 mn. The index was down 19.5% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green:<\/strong> Meyar (+29.8%), Taqat (+9.0%) and Multi Business (+6.4%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red:<\/strong> Sign World (-10.9%), Al Battal Factory (-9.9%) and Riyadh Steel (-9.1%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CORPORATE ACTIONS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chubb.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Chubb<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chubb.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arabia Cooperative Insurance<\/a><\/strong><strong> got the Capital Market Authority\u2019s greenlight to <\/strong><strong>boost its capital by SAR 100 mn to SAR 400 mn<\/strong>, the authority said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cma.gov.sa\/en\/Market\/News\/pages\/CMA_N_3861.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The move will raise the number of shares to 40 mn from 30 mn by issuing one bonus share for every three shares held. Chubb will fund the transaction by transferring SAR 52 mn from retained earnings and SAR 48 mn from its statutory reserve.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudire.net\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi R<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudire.net\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">eins.<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudire.net\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Company<\/a><\/strong><strong> was cleared by the Capital Market Authority for a SAR 539.8 mn <\/strong><strong>capital hike via a bonus share issuance<\/strong>, the authority said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cma.gov.sa\/en\/Market\/News\/pages\/CMA_N_3860.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The move will raise the number of shares to 169.8 mn from 115.8 mn by issuing four bonus shares for every nine shares held, fully funded by the company\u2019s retained earnings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudinetworkers.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudinetworkers.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Networkers Services<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2019 board approved a 25% capital increase to SAR 75 mn via a <\/strong><strong>bonus share issuance, <\/strong>it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90072&anCat=1&cs=9543&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul disclosure<\/a> yesterday. The SAR 15 capital increase will be funded from the outfit\u2019s retained earnings with shareholders receiving one bonus share for every four shares held. The move is pending regulatory approval.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- The b<\/strong><strong>oard nodded to a SAR 12 mn dividends payout for 1H 2025 at SAR 2 apiece<\/strong>, starting on Thursday, 25 September, according to a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90071&anCat=1&cs=9543&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul disclosure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/abu-dhabi-commercial-bank\/\">Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n               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September (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodshowglobal.com\/saudi\" style=\"\">Saudi Woodshow<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, the Arena Riyadh Venue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-11 September (Tuesday-Wednesday):The Saudi Food and Drug Authority and the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sfda.gov.sa\/en\/news\/4329209\" style=\"\">Hack4safeFood<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-11 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.index-saudi.com\/\" style=\"\">Index Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-11 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jib-expo.com\/\" style=\"\">International Beauty Expo 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah Superdome.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-11 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seredoexposa.com\/en\/home\/\" style=\"\">Seredo Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah Superdome. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10 September (Wednesday): Deadline for businesses subject to withholding tax to file their <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Zatca_sa\/status\/1962433012013875685\" style=\"\">August<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> tax returns via Zatca\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15 September (Monday): Deadline for businesses subject to excise tax file their <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Zatca_sa\/status\/1962433012013875685\" style=\"\">July and August<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> tax returns via Zatca\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-17 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcitiesworld.net\/events\/smart-cities-saudi-expo-2025\" style=\"\">Smart Cities Saudi Expo 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-17 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/money2020middleeast.com\/\" style=\"\">Money 20\/20 Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-17 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalinfrastructureexpo.com\/global-infrastructure-forum\/?eid=12402&utm_term=&utm_content=\" style=\"\">Global Infrastructure Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-18 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/fomccalendars.htm\" style=\"\">US Federal Reserve Open Market Committee<\/a><\/span><span> meeting and Summary of Economic Projections. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">23 September (Tuesday): Saudi National Day.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-30 September (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeddahconstruct.com\/\" style=\"\">Jeddah Construct<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah Superdome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 September-1 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intersec-ksa.ae.messefrankfurt.com\/ksa\/en.html\" style=\"\">Intersec Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29-30 September (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/culturalinvestmentconference.com\/en\" style=\"\">Cultural Investment Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, King Fahd Cultural Center, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 September (Tuesday): Deadline for businesses subject to VAT to file their <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Zatca_sa\/status\/1962433012013875685\" style=\"\">August<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> tax returns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">3Q 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">The National Water Company is expected to award a construction contract<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for the Hail Region Water Networks project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">OCTOBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 October (Wednesday): Electronic salary transfer via the Musaned platform to include employers with two or more domestic workers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 October (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgbf.sa\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Green Building Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 October (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibo.com\/arabia\/ar-sa.html\" style=\"\">FIBO Arabia 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">5 October-8 January 2026: Title deed registration for 3.2k properties in Al Yasmin district, Hail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-8 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudilifestyleweek.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Lifestyle Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-8 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemtechforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Global EV & Mobility Technology (GEMTECH) Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">12 October-15 January 2026: Title deed registration for 31.7k properties in 14 neighborhoods in the Eastern Province. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">12 October-15 January 2026: Title deed regiswatch tration for about 157.3k properties in 78 neighborhoods across the Eastern Province. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">15 October (Wednesday): Russian-Arab Summit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16 October (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessme.com\/aviationimpactmesummit\" style=\"\">Aviation Impact Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya . <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17 October (Friday): Saudization for private healthcare roles enters its <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrsd.gov.sa\/ar\/media-center\/news\/%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A1-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B9-%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9-%D9%85%D9%87%D9%86-%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B5\" style=\"\">second phase<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21 October (Tuesday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2378782\" style=\"\">Visual Arts Commission<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> will hold a public talk and a live performance in Paris through Asia NOW under its Art & Ideas program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-22 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atharfestival.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Festival of Creativity (Athar)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, JAX District, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 October (Tuesday-Thurday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globaliotcongress.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Global Internet of Things Congress 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (GIoTC 2025), the Arena Venue, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22-23 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatecapitalforum.com.sa\/\" style=\"\">Private Capital Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-25 October (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zenoshealthsummit.com\/\" style=\"\">Zenos Wellness Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bab Samhan Hotel, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24 October-1 November (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencealula.com\/en\/whats-on\/festivals\/alula-wellness-festival\" style=\"\">AlUla Wellness Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-27 October (Sunday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalproptechsummit.com\/\" style=\"\">The Global Proptech Summit 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-30 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalhealthsaudi.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Global Health Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-30 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fii-institute.org\/conference\/fii9-edition\" style=\"\">Future Investment Initiative (FII9)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) and the Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/fomccalendars.htm\" style=\"\">US Federal Reserve Open Market Committee<\/a><\/span><span> meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">NOVEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2 November (Sunday): Naming ASICS Innovation Pitch competition\u2019s six finalists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-9 November (Monday- Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtatennis.com\/tournament\/808\/wta-finals\/2025\/overview\" style=\"\">WTA Tour Finals<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-9 November (Wednesday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellerysalon.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Jewellery Salon Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-8 November (Sunday-Monday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2378782\" style=\"\">Visual Arts Commission<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> will conclude its Art & Ideas program with a two-day symposium in Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">8-9 November (Saturday-Sunday): Del Monte Superleague Supercup, Jeddah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">9 November (Sunday): The deadline for applications for the second batch of the Standard Incentives for the Industrial sector deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-13 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourise.com\/en\/home\" style=\"\">Tourise<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourise.com\/en\/home\" style=\"\">Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-20 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cityscapeglobal.com\/\" style=\"\">Cityscape Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-22 November (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiinternational.com\/\" style=\"\">PIF Saudi International<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Golf Championship, Riyadh Gold Club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">20 November (Thursday): Deadline for title deed registration for 14.6k properties across 21 neighborhoods in Qassim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">22 November (Saturday): The Ring IV, ANB arena, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-26 November (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudifoodexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Food Exhibition and Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-27 November (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unido.org\/gc\/21\" style=\"\">Global Industry Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> by United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Saudi Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolismadinah.com\/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLMs5ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp3xpeFg9m7Hz31fjVZzOp_vjNcg3Izf3gX1aPkZ5-pZKke9fFx4DBPmxO4iX_aem_DecvsJSbE5YUJoqrvW-uUg\" style=\"\">Metropolis Madinah<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Conference for civilizational capitals, King Salman International Convention Centre (KSICC), Al Madinah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-26 November (Thursday-Saturday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalsustainabilityexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Sustainability Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The Arena Riyadh Venue, Ghirnatah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-29 November (Thursday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandnfun.com\/en\/home\/\" style=\"\">General Aviation Airshow 2025 - Sand & Fun<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">27 November (Saturday): Deadline for title deed registration for 8.7k properties in Jeddah\u2019s Al Sheraa and Al Amwaj neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-30 November (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrc.com\/en\/calendar\" style=\"\">World Rally Championship Saudi Arabia 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-30 November (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.f1h2o.com\/\" style=\"\">UIM F1H2O World Championship<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 November (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/en\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1353.aspx\" style=\"\">Zatca<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 21st E-invoicing integration wave deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">DECEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 December (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudiindustrialtransformation.com\/\" style=\"\">Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-4 December (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/events\/epr2025\" style=\"\">International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-4 December (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/isocarp.org\/61st-isocarp-world-planning-congress\/\" style=\"\">61st ISOCARP World Planning Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 December (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comotionglobal.com\/\" style=\"\">CoMotion Global 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">9-10 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Summary of Economic Projections. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">11 December (Thursday): Deadline for title deed registration for 214.2k properties across Riyadh and the Eastern Province.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-27 December (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2024\/11\/15\/fortune-global-forum-2025-riyadh-saudi-arabia\/\" style=\"\">The Fortune Global Forum 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 December (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/en\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1353.aspx\" style=\"\">Zatca<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 22nd E-invoicing integration wave deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 December (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1395.aspx\" style=\"\">Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Financial Penalties Initiative<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zatca) deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">December: Made in Saudi exhibition, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Riyadh<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JANUARY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 January (Thursday): Electronic salary transfer via the Musaned platform becomes mandatory for all domestic workers in the Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-15 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremineralsforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Future Minerals Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">20 January (Tuesday): SuperReturn Saudi Arabia, Hotel Fairmont, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-21 January (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudihospitalbuild.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Hospital Design and Build Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-27 (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gprcsummit.com\/riyadh\/\" style=\"\">GPRC Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudifranchiseexpo.com\/register.php?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22793915983&gbraid=0AAAAA9h6tmyEONAToP6OR1QzERDhh-EXL&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-NfDBhDyARIsAD-ILeBBxf3POYPZ2rW6JYNH1FJChq0nt3g8cyk-v0HezqrKnPiQBoY6plcaAkdFEALw_wcB\" style=\"\">Saudi Franchise Expo (SFE)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therff.com\/new\/index_en.php\" style=\"\">Real Estate Future Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Four Seasons Hotel, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-28 (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skymovemena.com\/\" style=\"\">SkyMove Air Cargo MENA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/datacenternation.com\/dcn-riyadh-2026\/\" style=\"\">Data Center Nation Riyadh<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-30 (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jttxsa.com\/\" style=\"\">Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (JTTX)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">FEBRUARY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudimf.sa\/en\" style=\"\">Saudi Media Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ksawomenleaders.com\/\" style=\"\">Women Leaders Summit and Awards KSA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rlcglobalforum.com\/\" style=\"\">RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-7 February (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.livgolf.com\/riyadh\/?_gl=1*19qe488*_gcl_au*MTU4NzcyNzgzNi4xNzU0NDg4ODYw*_ga*MTc2NzE5MTMxNi4xNzU0NDg4ODYw*_ga_CG4MZ7LYED*czE3NTQ0ODg4NTMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ0ODkwMTckajU3JGwwJGgw&cp_landing_source=www.livgolf&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic#tickets\" style=\"\">LIV Golf 2026 season opener<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-12 February (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worlddefenseshow.com\/en\" style=\"\">World Defense Show<\/a><\/span><span>, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-14 February (Monday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcriyadh2026.com\/\" style=\"\">Asian Racing Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Centre, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11 (Wednesday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitransformationsummit.com\/ksa\/register-now.html\" style=\"\">Digital Transformation Summit Saudi Arabia (DTS)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-14 (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jeddaderm.zohobackstage.com\/JeddaDerm2025\" style=\"\">JeddaDerm<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-14 February (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeoutjeddah.com\/news\/formula-e-2026-jeddah-circuit\" style=\"\">Jeddah E-Prix 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 March (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1396.aspx\" style=\"\">Zatca<\/a><\/span><span>\u2019s 23rd E-invoicing integration wave deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">APRIL<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">6 April (Monday): Procurement and Supply Chain Futures Forum, Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6-7 April (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rscforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Real Estate Supply Chain Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 April (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-pp.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Print & Pack<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 April (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riyadhiiw.com\/\" style=\"\">Riyadh International Industry Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 April (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudipp.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Plastics & Petrochem<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 April (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smartlogistics.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Smart Logistics<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-16 April (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onegiantleap.com\/\" style=\"\">Leap Tech Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center - Malham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 April (Monday-Wednesday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurehospitality.com\/sa\" style=\"\">Future Hospitality Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudisignageexpo.com\/saudi-paper-packaging-expo-2026\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Paper and Packaging Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21 April (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/events\/gc-summit-saudi-arabia-2026\/\" style=\"\">GC Summit Saudi Arabia 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-29 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/rx-announces-the-launch-of-aluminium-arabia-in-riyadh-for-2026-y7qwfljt\" style=\"\">Aluminum Arabia<\/a><\/span><span>, The Arena, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-29 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a 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