{"id":100609,"date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=100609"},"modified":"2025-12-14T22:02:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T22:02:37","slug":"inflation-in-august-edges-up-to-highest-level-in-two-years","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/issues\/inflation-in-august-edges-up-to-highest-level-in-two-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Inflation in August edges up to highest level in two years"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"100611\" 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=\"100611\">\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\/16\/wajd-dips-on-nomu-debut\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Wajd dips on Nomu debut                        <\/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\/16\/wajd-dips-on-nomu-debut\/\" 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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Saudi\u2019s booming fintech scene is heavily featured in this morning\u2019s news well, as Money 20\/20 enters its second day and Hala raises USD 157 mn in one of the biggest Series B rounds in the sector. We also unpack Gastat\u2019s latest inflation data, which saw important changes to methodology that reset the reference year to 2023 and moved around the weights of good baskets. 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>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalinfrastructureexpo.com\/global-infrastructure-forum\/?eid=12402&utm_term=&utm_content=\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Infrastructure Expo<\/a><\/strong> <strong> continues today at Riyadh International Convention <\/strong><strong>and Exhibition Center. <\/strong>The three-day event brings together over 25 countries, 300 exhibitors, and 50 experts for panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions covering technology, investment, sustainability, and urban development.<\/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.smartcitiessaudiexpo.com\/show-features\/smartcitiessaudisummit\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Cities Saudi Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> will also be held today as part of the three-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcitiessaudiexpo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Cities Saudi<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcitiessaudiexpo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Expo<\/a><\/strong><strong> at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.<\/strong> The summit \u2014 co-located with the Global Infrastructure Expo \u2014 will bring together policymakers, technology pioneers and city planners to exchange ideas on smart mobility and connected transport, sustainable and resilient development, digital infrastructure and urban intelligence and citizen-centric services, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/852.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\">\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>\u26a0\ufe0f <\/strong><strong>WEATHER-<\/strong> Heavy rain and thunderstorms over Riyadh, Asir, and Najran until Friday. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy showers persist over Makkah, along downpours, hail and dust storms. Heavy rain is expected on Jazan and Al Baha, while light rain is expected on the Eastern Province.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Riyadh: 39\u00b0C high \/ 24\u00b0C low,<\/li>\n<li>Jeddah: 43\u00b0C high \/ 31\u00b0C low<\/li>\n<li>Makkah: 46\u00b0C high \/ 34\u00b0C low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSAs- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Back to (m<\/strong><strong>idd<\/strong><strong>ay) work:<\/strong> The daily midday work ban for private sector employees, which ran between 12-3pm, officially ended yesterday, the Human Resources Ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HRSD_SA\/status\/1967558791450570967\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a>. The three-month measure came into effect <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/63f9e731-833e-42d1-9a38-b991edacad5e\/asas-makeen-to-hit-nomu-today-%2B-world-bank-lifts%253cmark%253e-ban%253c%2Fmark%253e-on-nuclear-funding\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">on 15 June<\/a> to reduce occupational injuries and promote worker health amid rising temperatures, and it recorded a compliance rate of 94%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Title deed<\/strong><strong> registration for 44.7k properties in 10 neighborhoods in <\/strong><strong>Jeddah<\/strong><strong> is now open <\/strong><strong>until 18 December<\/strong>, the Real Estate General Authority said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rega.gov.sa\/media-center\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A1-%D8%A3%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%AC%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D9%84%D9%80-10-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A8%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%A9\/#\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Property owners can register online through the Real Estate Registry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rer.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> or by visiting a service center.<\/p>\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> <\/strong><strong>#1- AlJazira opens books on AT1 sukuk: <\/strong>Bank AlJazira launched USD-denominated AT1 capital certificates under its newly-established USD 1.5 bn program, with a minimum subscription of USD 200k, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90157&anCat=1&cs=1020&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a disclosure<\/a>. The perpetual instruments, callable after five years, will be listed on the London Stock Exchange. Pricing will be set based on market conditions. This comes <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/a766fed9-b1ac-4234-b06e-6388f1f186bc\/aramco-pulls-in-usd-20-bn-in-bond-orders-as-debt-hits-three-year-high-%2B-alrajhi-closes-usd-1-bn-issuance\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a week after<\/a> the lender announced its intention to issue the notes. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Our friends at Mashreq alongside AlJazira Capital, Citi, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), Emirates NBD, JP Morgan, and StanChart are acting as joint leads. <\/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- Almarai eyes FCY sukuk: <\/strong>Dairy giant Almarai is planning to issue USD-denominated trust certificates under its updated USD 2 bn sukuk program, it said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90161&anCat=1&cs=2280&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a filing<\/a> to Tadawul. Final size and terms will also depend on market conditions. The dairy giant closed a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/f20d79d1-126a-4b8c-acd4-c4fd7b3af81d\/%253cmark%253ealmarai%253c%2Fmark%253e-finalizes-sar-1-bn-takeover-of-pure-beverages\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 1 bn<\/a> takeover of Pure Beverages Industry last month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Our friends at HSBC alongside Citigroup, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Bank, JP Morgan and Standard Chartered Bank as joint leads.<\/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> #2- <\/strong><strong>Wajd dips on debut:<\/strong> Wajd Life Trading Company shed 8.1% of its share price on its Nomu debut to close at SAR 5.20 a pop yesterday, down from a final offer price of SAR 5.70. Some 457.5k shares changed hands, generating a turnover of SAR 2.6 mn across 881 trades. The stock will be allowed to fluctuate within a 30% range per day, with a static band of 10%. The slump bucks a wider trend of strong debuts on the parallel market \u2014 think <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/ff7d99b6-47a1-4411-be4a-61b7ace9db79\/pif-looking-to-fully-exit-al-hilal%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign World<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/0e292e6f-40f6-4e0e-b2c6-36b2cb66304e\/a-new-budget-carrier-on-the-way%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Naf for Feed<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>The medical equipment supplier floated a 20% stake in a primary offering, which was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/b6e18659-4b52-4bc1-bcbe-26214d09233b\/wajd-life%253cmark%253e-nomu%253c%2Fmark%253e-ipo-oversubscribed\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">179% covered<\/a>. The firm raised SAR 14.3 mn in gross IPO proceeds \u2014 set to finance growth and expansion plans, support operational efficiency, and strengthen its financials.<\/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=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> #3- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sa.visamiddleeast.com\/en_SA\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Visa<\/a><\/strong><strong> now provides Visa Acceptance Platform\u2019s services on <\/strong><strong>local cloud in the Kingdom<\/strong>, marking Visa\u2019s first worldwide implementation, the company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sa.visamiddleeast.com\/en_SA\/about-visa\/newsroom\/press-releases\/prl-15092025.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> yesterday. The move aims to provide Saudi businesses with faster and more secure payments through CyberSource, enabling two-stage payments, card-on-file, and recurring payments for mada cards \u2014 pending Sama certification.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What they said<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> \u201cWith Saudi Arabia already reaching 79% non-cash transactions, Visa\u2019s expanded local payments infrastructure will help drive the next phase of growth to support Vision 2030\u2019s digital economy ambitions,\u201d Visa\u2019s Regional General Manager Ali Bailoun said.<\/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=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> #4- Egypt\u2019s dairy player Domty is considering setting up a factory in Saudi Arabia in the <\/strong><strong>near <\/strong><strong>future<\/strong>, CEO Mohamed El Damaty told EnterpriseAM. The move comes as part of the EGX-listed company\u2019s plan to set up shop in its largest export markets \u2014 the GCC and Africa. 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The package \u2014 which officials say will deepen financial and innovation ties \u2014 will be unveiled during an event with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/us-britain-announce-more-than-10-billion-deals-during-trump-visit-us-officials-2025-09-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-09-15\/trump-to-unveil-over-10-billion-in-economic-deals-on-uk-visit\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/09\/15\/politics\/uk-state-visit-trump\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c8rynvlm6zjo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2025\/sep\/15\/donald-trump-uk-state-visit-keir-starmer-peter-mandelson\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-royals-kate-king-queen-windsor-13c95990ba11d464a216a0d2d29e7ad9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/09\/14\/world\/europe\/trump-uk-state-visit-security.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> CLOSER TO HOME- Qatar\u2019s emir has urged Arab and Muslim leaders to take \u201cconcrete <\/strong><strong>steps\u201d against Israel after last week\u2019s missile strikes in Doha<\/strong> that targeted Hamas leadership, writes the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/5ca22ad9-2a1e-4e33-8951-17c596aedb43\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>. In his speech during yesterday\u2019s emergency Arab-Islamic summit, attended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani denounced the attack as \u201cblatant, treacherous and cowardly\u201d and accused Israel of waging a \u201cgenocidal war\u201d on Palestinians.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND IN MARKET NEWS- Alphabet became the fourth US company to hit a market cap of <\/strong><strong>USD 3 tn yesterday<\/strong> after shares hit a record USD 252 on the back of investor optimism following the company\u2019s July results. 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The increase was driven by a 5.8% increase in prices of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The reading comes as Gastat updated the index\u2019s methodology<\/strong>, setting 2023 as the new reference year and revising the basket\u2019s items and weights based on the 2023 household income and expenditure survey. The update expanded the number of items from 490 to 582, widened coverage from 16 to 23 cities, and cut the weight of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels from 25.5% to 19.5%, while raising the weight of food and beverages from 18.8% to 22%, making it the heaviest component in the index. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a monthly basis<\/strong>, consumer prices rose 0.1% in August, primarily due to a 0.4% rise in the housing water, electricity, gas, and fuel sector, driven by a 0.6% rise in actual housing rent prices. Gastat\u2019s full report on August\u2019s average prices of goods and services is available <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/824.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Rent would not let up yet: <\/strong>Housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels saw a 5.8% y-o-y increase during the month. Rents paid for housing drove the increase, rising 7.6% y-o-y.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Food and beverage prices also inched up 1.1% y-o-y<\/strong>, supported by a 1.5% rise in fresh or chilled meat prices. Personal care, social protection, and other goods and services rose 4.8% y-o-y, stemming from an 18.0% surge in jewelry and watch prices. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong>Restaurants and accommodation services prices climbed 3.0% y-o-y, mainly due to a 4.7% rise in accommodation service prices. Transport prices rose 1.2% y-o-y, driven by a 5.3% increase in passenger transport prices. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the decline: <\/strong>Furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance prices fell 0.3% y-o-y, largely due to a 3.3% drop in furniture, furnishings, and carpet prices. Meanwhile, information and communication prices decreased by 0.4%, weighed down by a 6.7% decline in information and communication equipment prices. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>LOOKING AHEAD-<\/strong> Riyad Capital <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/320f8aab-f3a1-43da-ae8e-95ca2764d27d\/%253cmark%253eriyad%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e-capital%253c%2Fmark%253e-projects-gdp-growth-to-accelerate-in-2025,-2026\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sees<\/a> inflation rising to 2.5% this year, before easing slightly to 2.3% in 2026. Meanwhile, the IMF said <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/6abc47b9-434b-4c31-a0b8-dd51eb68ee48\/%253cmark%253eimf%253c%2Fmark%253e-upgrades-our-growth-forecasts\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in June<\/a> that inflation in Saudi Arabia will remain around 2% this year, supported by the currency\u2019s peg to the USD, domestic subsidies, and a flexible labor supply.<\/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\">WHOLESALE PRICE INDEX-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Producer prices rose 2.1% y-o-y in August, unchanged from July<\/strong>, according to Gastat\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/827.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">wholesale price index (pdf)<\/a>. This was driven by a 4.2% increase in other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery, and equipment, as well as a 4.4% rise in agricultural and fishery products. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Wholesale prices inched up 0.2% m-o-m during the month<\/strong>, supported by higher metal products, machinery, and equipment prices, which were up 0.2% on the back of a 0.9% increase in transport equipment and a 0.7% rise in fabricated metal products. The monthly uptick was further driven by a 0.4% m-o-m rise in other transportable goods, fueled by a 3.3% increase in basic chemicals and a 0.2% rise in other chemical products and artificial fibers.<\/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\/consumer-price-index-cpi\/\">Consumer Price Index (CPI)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/inflation\/\">Inflation<\/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=\"100616 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"100616\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/09\/16\/100616\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-100616\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-100616 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HassanAllamProperties?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/9\/698.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"100617\" 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=\"100617\">\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\">SPOTLIGHT<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/09\/16\/money-20-20-takes-off\/\">\r\n                            Money 20\/20\u2019s first day features Tamara, Google Pay and more                        <\/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\/16\/money-20-20-takes-off\/\" 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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Organized by FinTech Saudi with Tahaluf, the event spotlights AI, open finance, and instant payments, with dedicated platforms to connect investors and emerging companies.<\/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>#1- BNPL firm <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tamara.co\/en-sa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tamara<\/a><\/strong><strong> landed a shariah-compliant asset-backed facility worth up to USD 2.4 <\/strong><strong>bn from Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Apollo funds<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tamara.co\/en-sa\/blog-post\/tamara-secures-up-to-2-4-billion-dollar-facility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> yesterday. Announced at the Money 20\/20 Middle East, the deal fully refinances and upsizes a previous USD 500 mn facility arranged by Goldman Sachs. The package comprises an initial USD 1.4 bn tranche, with a further USD 1 bn available over the next three years, pending regulatory approvals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where is the money going?<\/strong> Proceeds will support the expansion of Tamara\u2019s credit and payment products, diversification into new offerings, and its goal of building a regional financial super app. The facility also boosts the company\u2019s lending capacity as it scales beyond current 20 mn users and 87k merchants.<\/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>#2- Watch out, <\/strong><strong>Apple<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Google Pay and Google Wallet are now live in the Kingdom, adding tap-to-pay services for Android users, Google announced in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/intl\/en-mena\/product-updates\/android-chrome-and-play\/google-pay-in-saudi-arabia\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">blog post<\/a> yesterday. The Google Wallet app is now available to download from the Play Store, allowing users to integrate their national payment system (mada) and credit cards like Visa and Mastercard for in-store purchases, with online services to be available soon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who can use it? <\/strong>The new service is available for Al Rajhi Bank and Riyad Bank\u2019s customers at launch, with more banks to follow suit later.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Alipay+ is also on the way: <\/strong>Sama <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2397844\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signed an agreement<\/a> with Singapore\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ant-intl.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ant<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ant-intl.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">International<\/a> to enable <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alipayplus.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Alipay+<\/a> transactions through mada starting in 2026, giving international visitors and users of Alipay+ network wallets the ability to make payments at participating merchants. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The two heavy hitters enter a booming market: <\/strong>E-payments rose to 79% by 2024, exceeding their 70% target for the year, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2397532\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a> quoted Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan as saying. Active fintech firms expanded to 280 by mid-2025, marking a 22% y-o-y increase, and a significant jump from fewer than 20 a decade ago.<\/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 FROM MONEY 20\/20- Saudi HR platform Jisr launched Jisr Spend<\/strong>, the first locally built expense management solution in the Kingdom that integrates corporate cards and reimbursements into a single system, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/jisr-announces-the-launch-of-jisr-spend-and-its-new-brand-identity-wrfyokyx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- Derayah Financial bags two partnerships: <\/strong>Derayah Financial <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1843265\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">completed technical<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1843265\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">integration<\/a> with US-based brokerage platform Alpaca, allowing Alpaca's non-resident clients to trade directly in the Saudi market. The firm also signed a partnership with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1843240\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tamra<\/a> Capital to develop joint investment products.<\/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>Access <\/strong><strong>to capital is a key theme at Money 20\/20:<\/strong> Raising capital is the biggest \"pain point\" for early-stage founders, Gulf News quoted Managing Partner at +VC Hasan Haider as saying. Meanwhile, MD at Partners for Growth Armineh Baghoomian emphasized the need for alternative funding, stating that \"growth debt fills that gap, providing a flexible, founder-friendly alternative.\" <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WHAT TO WATCH FOR- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sc.com\/en\/about\/innovation\/sc-ventures\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard Chartered Ventures<\/a><\/strong><strong> will sign four MoUs this week with <\/strong><strong>an unnamed local bank and Tadawul affiliate <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wamid.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wamid<\/a><\/strong>, Middle East Head Mohammed Feroz told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/exclusive\/2025\/09\/15\/%D8%A7%D8%B3-%D8%B3%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%88%D9%86%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9-4-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%87%D8%B0%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a>. He also confirmed plans to establish a new investment fund in the Kingdom to support emerging businesses with logistical and financial solutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The upcoming days are also set to see product launches<\/strong>, from fintechs like Madkhol, Drahim, and more. 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The approval allows the bank to provide its full range of services, transitioning from the pilot phase that had been ongoing since <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/a32e4612-b296-4b21-969e-222e2cf7ac3b\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">January<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the bank:<\/strong> Formerly known as Saudi Digital Bank, the shariah-compliant bank <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visionbank.com.sa\/about\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">was<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visionbank.com.sa\/about\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">established in 2021<\/a> as a closed joint-stock company with a capital of SAR 1.5 bn. It was founded by a consortium of undisclosed companies led by Abdulrahman bin Saad Al Rashed & Sons (Artar). Almoammar Information Systems is also among the shareholders, holding a SAR 25 mn stake, according to a 2023 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/Resources\/fsPdf\/1361_0_2024-03-31_21-13-27_En.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">financial statement (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Joining the roster: <\/strong>The bank is the third digital bank that gets Sama\u2019s green light to operate in the Kingdom, following <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/0470d6e1-ae98-433c-9a74-92d9941d2dd5\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">STC Bank<\/a> in January and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/96ca9b9c-66f0-4c55-ac6c-4c772750c74d\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">D360 Bank<\/a> in December 2024.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>No \"light-touch\":<\/strong> The Kingdom's regulations treat digital banks as full banks, subject to the same prudential requirements as physical banks, including capital and liquidity, governance, and risk requirements. Digital banks must also be locally incorporated and keep their head office on Saudi soil and need to meet additional requirements related to cybersecurity and data protection.<\/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\/banking\/\">BANKING<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/vision-bank\/\">Vision Bank<\/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=\"100622\" 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=\"100622\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/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\/16\/zain-ksa-secures-sar-5-5-bn-murabaha-refinancing-facility\/\">\r\n                            Zain KSA secures SAR 5.5 bn murabaha refinancing facility                        <\/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\/16\/zain-ksa-secures-sar-5-5-bn-murabaha-refinancing-facility\/\" 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 five-year funding agreement, effective 30 September, comes with a one-year grace period.<\/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>Proceeds will refinance SAR 4.7 bn in existing murabaha facilities and a SAR 500 mn receivables discounting facility, both maturing this month. The remaining SAR 300 mn will support the firm\u2019s operational and investment needs. Zain said the new facility comes on more favorable terms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not the first we\u2019re <\/strong><strong>hearing of it<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>The move comes seven months after the telco lined up a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/93399264-76f0-4e9a-b371-c0f8103a1c31\/bawan-completes-acquisition-of-petronash-holding\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 1.93 bn<\/a>, five-year shariah-compliant loan with Al Rajhi Bank to refinance its outstanding murabha facility with the Finance Ministry. The is set to mature in February 2030.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>Zain KSA saw its net bottom line rise 27.9% y-o-y to SAR 220 mn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/f723e595-6c94-4fb0-8204-1ef649aebe54\/more-and-more-2q-earnings-are-rolling-in\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in 1H 2025<\/a>, while its topline increased 5.1% y-o-y to SAR 5.3 bn. The telco exceeded analysts' expectations in 2Q on the back of growth in high-margin segments and lower financing costs.<\/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\/debt-watch\/\">debt watch<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/zain\/\">Zain<\/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=\"100624\" 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=\"100624\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">STARTUP WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/09\/16\/hala-bags-usd-157-mn-to-fuel-sme-lending-push\/\">\r\n                            Hala bags USD 157 mn to fuel SME lending push                        <\/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\/16\/hala-bags-usd-157-mn-to-fuel-sme-lending-push\/\" 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 round is one of the largest fintech series B rounds in the Middle East and comprises USD 130 mn in equity and USD 27 mn in debt, valuing the company at USD 900 mn, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-09-15\/tpg-sanabil-lead-157-million-fundraise-for-saudi-fintech-hala\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported yesterday, citing a source it said is familiar with the matter.<\/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>Hala plans to channel the fresh capital into expanding its financial services and lending products for SMEs and freelancers, while also widening its regional footprint. \u201cNailing financing to basically a base that was never \u2014 and will never \u2014 be served by banks, is something that keeps us excited,\u201d co-founder and chairman Esam Alnahdi told Bloomberg.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>More in the works: <\/strong>The firm eyes international expansion into UK and European markets, while also laying the early groundwork for an eventual IPO in the Kingdom, co-founder and CEO Maher Loubieh told Bloomberg. The company may also seek additional equity down the line to fund acquisitions and fuel its fast-growing lending business, Loubieh added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER-<\/strong> The company joined the Saudi Unicorns Program <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/7bb24500-5d2d-494c-b198-2208a74459df\/fintech-startup-mala-closes-usd-7-mn-pre-seed-funding-round\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in October 2024<\/a> \u2014 a milestone that followed its undisclosed amount funding from TPG <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/eb2a3fec-cb4b-4e57-8426-19123ba3b4a1\/hassan-allam-construction-saudi-to-build-primary-coral-reef-nursery-in-neom.-plus:-m&a,-investment-and-hospitality\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier in May of last year<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Hala<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Founded by Esam Alnahdi (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/esam-alnahdi\/?originalSubdomain=sa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) and Maher Loubieh (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/maher-loubieh-346a86a\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) in 2018, Hala provides embedded financial services \u2014 business accounts, card issuance, payments and transfers, POS solutions, financing and corporate cards \u2014 and serves over 142k businesses while processing more than USD 8 bn in annual transactions.<\/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\/fintech\/\">fintech<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/startup-watch\/\">STARTUP WATCH<\/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=\"100626\" 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=\"100626\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/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\/16\/al-futtaim-completes-cenomi-acquisition\/\">\r\n                            Al Futtaim completes acquisition of 49.95% of Cenomi Retail, extends loan facility                        <\/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\/16\/al-futtaim-completes-cenomi-acquisition\/\" 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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Besides buying the stake from the founding Alhokair family shareholders, Al Futtaim will extend a SAR 1.35 bn loan facility to shore up Cenomi\u2019s finances and fund its recovery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New shareholders step in:<\/strong> As the new agreement takes effect, six notable shareholders and Cenomi\u2019s board members stepped down including Chairman Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair and Vice Chairman Abdulmajeed Abdulaziz Alhokair, Cenomi said in a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90181&anCat=1&cs=4240&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. Four new members joined the Cenomi\u2019s board, including Al Futtaim\u2019s Retail President Wassim Arabi and Al Futtaim\u2019s Group Director Russell Rodrigues, pending shareholders\u2019 approval.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The road is clear for fresh funds:<\/strong> Cenomi secured a SAR 1.6 bn credit facility from Emirates NBD Bank <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/9a811282-521c-43eb-a6e6-85d7eee1d3d8\/cenomi-retail-obtains-sar-1.6-bn-loan-to-refinance-debt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">on Sunday<\/a>, which rests on the completion of the transaction with Al Futtaim. The facility will be used to prepay and settle Cenomi\u2019s existing bank debts and includes a 90-day short-term loan, set to be repaid by a three-year term loan with a possible two-year extension at the bank\u2019s discretion.<\/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\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ENERGY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Aramco awa<\/strong><strong>rded UK-based Subsea7 an engineering, procurement, <\/strong><strong>construction, and installation (EPCI) contract for an offshore project<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.subsea7.com\/en\/media\/company-news\/2025\/Subsea7-awarded-contract-offshore-Saudi-Arabia.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. While the contract\u2019s value was not disclosed, Subsea7 put it under its \u201cmajor contract\u201d category, indicating a value range between USD 750 mn and USD 1.25 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> The contract covers 106 km of infield and export pipelines, modifications to existing topsides, and associated hook-up activities. The company will start on engineering work and project management right away, while offshore activities are set for 2027-2028.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the company:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.subsea7.com\/en\/our-business\/what-we-do.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Subsea7<\/a> is a global offshore energy services provider supporting the transition to lower-carbon oil and gas, renewables, and emerging energy like hydrogen. The company has offices in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Aramco <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.subsea7.com\/en\/media\/company-news\/20240\/Subsea7_awarded_contract_offshore_Saudi_Arabia.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">awarded<\/a> Subsea7 a contract for the decommissioning of existing subsea facilities as well as the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of a new pipeline and subsea equipment at the Abu Safah field last year.<\/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>Tatweej Contracting x Almajdiah:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/daralmajed.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dar Al Majed Real Estate<\/a> (Almajdiah) inked two agreements worth a combined SAR 453.6 mn with Tatweej Contracting to handle the construction and infrastructure works for two of Tatweej\u2019s residential projects, it said in two separate Tadawul disclosures yesterday. The scope of work involves civil, architectural, electrical, and mechanical works for the units, which are being developed in partnership with the National Housing Company (NHC).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong>The first contract, valued at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90163&anCat=1&cs=4326&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 298.1 mn<\/a>, is for the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhc.sa\/en\/real-estate-development\/projects\/47542\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Adeem Alfursan project<\/a> in Riyadh, which includes 540 off-plan villas and townhouses. The second one, valued at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90164&anCat=1&cs=4326&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 155.5 mn<\/a>, is for Jeddah\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nhc.sa\/en\/real-estate-development\/suburbs\/295\/15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Khayala 1 project<\/a>, which includes 528 residential off-plan units. 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A bigger 50 bps cut could be on the table as well amid signs that US job growth is slowing, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/newsletters\/2025-09-15\/fed-pushback-on-easing-outlook-would-upend-bullish-bets?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. Futures also price further reductions in October and December, and deeper into 2026, as softening consumption and weaker job growth offset concerns about tariff-driven inflation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Treasuries have dipped to their lowest in months ahead of the meeting<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/09\/15\/treasury-yields-muted-ahead-of-federal-reserves-interest-rate-decision-this-week.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> reports, with the 10-year yield at 4.06%, the 2-year at 3.55%, and the 30-year at 4.68%. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Everyone\u2019s focus will now shift on the pace of cuts moving forward. <\/strong>Retail sales data due today and jobless claims on Thursday will help shape expectations for the pace of easing, especially as inflation still remains above the Fed\u2019s target. The Fed\u2019s dovish tone, coupled with US President Donald Trump\u2019s pressure on the Fed to cut rates and the last-minute <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/09\/15\/trump-stephen-miran-federal-reserve-interest-rates.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">appointment of Trump adviser Stephen Miran as Fed governor<\/a> in time for this week\u2019s meeting, all support the case for a steady string of cuts in the near term. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Data-driven, but largely political: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-09-13\/global-36-hour-interest-rate-spree-heralds-first-us-cut-of-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> economists frame the move as primarily political, despite the hard data making a case for it in line with the Fed\u2019s mandate, saying, \u201cthe markets expect a rate cut, the White House wants it \u2014 and we think Powell is doing what he sees as needed to fend off further threats to the Fed\u2019s independence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Strategists warn the cut may cool risk appetite.<\/strong> The S&P 500 is up 12% this year on Big Tech and AI momentum, but Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan see scope for profit-taking, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-09-15\/wall-street-strategists-see-stock-rally-stalling-on-fed-rate-cut?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports separately. \u201cNear-term risk is centered on the tension between lagging, weak labor data, and the Fed\u2019s response that may not meet the markets\u2019 \u2018need for speed\u2019,\u201d said Morgan Stanley\u2019s Michael Wilson.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Others remain upbeat: <\/strong>Deutsche Bank and Barclays have raised their year-end S&P targets on the back of tech momentum and strong corporate earnings, while Oppenheimer\u2019s John Stoltzfus expects any dip after the cut to be shallow if US fundamentals hold.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Fed decision also kicks off a 36-hour run of central bank moves covering <\/strong><strong>two-fifths of global GDP:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Bank of Canada is expected to cut its policy rate by 25 bps to 2.5%<\/strong> after economic contraction in 2Q and weak jobs figures;<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Bank of England will likely hold steady at 4%<\/strong> following its August cut, though officials are expected to slow quantitative tightening;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Norway faces a close call<\/strong> between holding or cutting again, with inflation staying above 3% and making the case for postponing a cut;<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Bank of Japan is set to leave rates unchanged <\/strong>but looks likely to maintain a tightening bias as inflation remains elevated. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Elsewhere, others are holding steady.<\/strong> Brazil is expected to keep interest rates at 15%, while South Africa looks likely to keep its benchmark rate at 7% as inflation ticks higher and forecasts put Bank Indonesia as holding steady at 5% amid political uncertainty. Israel\u2019s inflation may fall below target for the first time in more than a year, potentially opening the door to cuts later this month.<\/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\"><strong>Asian markets are firmly in the green<\/strong> this morning amid signs that US-China talks in Spain are going well, with Japan\u2019s Nikkei and Topix both notching fresh highs. <strong>Wall Street futures <\/strong>are mostly flat on news of Miran\u2019s appointment as Fed governor, following a day in the green for S&P 500 and Nasdaq. <\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tbody>\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\">10,427<\/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: -13.4%)<\/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>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\">1,358<\/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% (YTD: -10.0%)<\/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>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\">24,951<\/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: -20.7%)<\/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\">35,166<\/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: +18.2%)<\/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>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\">10,036<\/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: +6.6%)<\/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>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\">6,041<\/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: +17.1%)<\/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\">6,615<\/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: +12.5%)<\/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>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\">9,277<\/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: +13.5%)<\/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>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\">5,440<\/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: +11.1%)<\/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>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 67.52<\/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%<\/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>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 3.01<\/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\">-1.0%<\/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>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 3,717<\/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%<\/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 115,438<\/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: +23.4%)<\/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>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\">917.41<\/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% (YTD: +1.7%)<\/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>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\">150.36<\/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% (YTD: +7.4)<\/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>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\">15.69<\/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\">+6.3% (YTD: -9.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\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>fell 0.1% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 6.6 bn. The index is down 13.4% 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> Cenomi Retail (+10.0%), Saudi Ceramics (+6.7%) and Bahri (+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>Alakaria (-2.5%), MIS (-2.2%) and Alrajhi (-2.1%).<\/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\">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> rose 0.2% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 26.9 mn. The index is down 20.7% 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> Naf (+20.1%), Future Care (+15.6%) and United Mining (+7.5%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red:<\/strong> Wajd Life (-8.1%), AME (-6.5%) and Apico (-5.8%).<\/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:\/\/www.alrajhibank.com.sa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Rajhi<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alrajhibank.com.sa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bank<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2019s board approved the distribution of SAR 3 bn in dividends for 1H 2025 at <\/strong><strong>SAR 0.75 apiece<\/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=90155&anCat=1&cs=1120&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul disclosure<\/a> yesterday. 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class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> CALENDAR<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<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 Exhibition & Convention 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:\/\/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>16-18 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orgatec-workspace-saudi.com\/\" style=\"\">Orgatech Workspace Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">24-25 September (Wednesday-Thursday): Schneider Electric\u2019s Innovation Summit, Hilton Residences Riyadh.<\/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-Thursday): <\/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>10-12 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biofach-saudiarabia.com\/en\" style=\"\">BioFach 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>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:400;\">30 November-1 December (Sunday-Monday): FII Priority Asia Summit, Tokyo. <\/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>26-28 (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifat-saudiarabia.com\/\" style=\"\">IFAT Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, 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 href=\"https:\/\/www.worldenergy.org\/experiences-events\/world-energy-congress\" style=\"\">World Energy 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 style=\"font-weight:700\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">UN Trade and Development Global Supply Chain Forum <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">to take place in Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">November: The Esports Nations Cup, Riyadh.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Signposted to happen sometime in 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