{"id":101908,"date":"2025-10-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=101908"},"modified":"2025-12-14T22:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T22:25:11","slug":"fii9-second-day-sees-aramco-close-jafurah-agreement-saudi-british-investment-package-and-humain-stealing-the-show","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/issues\/fii9-second-day-sees-aramco-close-jafurah-agreement-saudi-british-investment-package-and-humain-stealing-the-show\/","title":{"rendered":"FII9 second day sees Aramco close Jafurah agreement, Saudi-British investment package, and Humain stealing the show"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"101910\" 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=\"101910\">\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\/10\/29\/opec-likely-to-opt-for-another-bump-for-december\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Opec+ likely to opt for another bump for December                        <\/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\/10\/29\/opec-likely-to-opt-for-another-bump-for-december\/\" 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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FII9 is picking up steam as it delves into its second day \u2014 or Day One as it\u2019s officially called \u2014 with big announcements from Aramco, Humain and the UK at the forefront. Meanwhile, Principal Buyer awarded 4.5 GW of renewable energy projects valued at over SAR 9 bn, and IPO-hopeful Tabby is now valued at USD 4.5 bn after closing a secondary share sale. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Riyadh: 32\u00b0C high \/ 19\u00b0C low,<\/li>\n<li>Jeddah: 35\u00b0C high \/ 26\u00b0C low<\/li>\n<li>Makkah: 38\u00b0C high \/ 26\u00b0C low<\/li>\n<li>Dammam: 33\u00b0C high \/ 19\u00b0C low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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> #1- The second day of the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalhealthsaudi.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Health Exhibition<\/a><\/strong><strong> unfolded with a series of partnerships <\/strong><strong>and renewed alliances<\/strong>, maintaining the event\u2019s momentum though at a calmer pace than its bustling opening yesterday which saw over SAR 40 bn in agreements announced. The four-day gathering \u2014 which will wrap up this Thursday \u2014 is expected to draw SAR 124 bn in health sector investments, Health Minister Fahad Al Jalajel <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/cffd72fa-7c76-4643-87cf-00a5f3a1fb45\/global-health-exhibition-bags-in-over-sar-40-bn-investments-on-its-first-day\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">announced yesterday<\/a>.<\/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:\/\/saudigermanhealth.com\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saud<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudigermanhealth.com\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">i German Health<\/a><\/strong><strong> deepened its collaboration with global health giant <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/?mc_id=google&campaign=22519677826&geo=9222136&kw=mayo+clinic+near+me&ad=750450094750&network=g&sitetarget=&adgroup=179528405656&extension=&target=kwd-306725912530&matchtype=b&device=c&account=1178964398&invsrc=middleeast&placementsite=enterprise&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22519677826&gbraid=0AAAAAD8Qu28WgNqYkFoLXWDL_48q13qqS&gclid=CjwKCAjw04HIBhB8EiwA8jGNbY6IJAS5K8n7TGnVdOk9aW27vovUYYSh_zAFSQvc5LC7n6VrdSr4ABoCMp0QAvD_BwE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a><\/strong><strong> to <\/strong><strong>enhance medical service efficiency and competitiveness<\/strong>, President and Vice Chairman Makarem Sobhi Batterjee told Asharq Business on the sidelines of the event (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/videos\/104259\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B2%D8%B2-%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 02:04<\/a>). The group plans to establish a new clinic in Riyadh, following the soft launch of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alsobh.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Sobh Hospital<\/a> for rehabilitation, and will expand its Jeddah branch \u2014 set to become one of the largest in the Kingdom.<\/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:\/\/bupa.com.sa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bupa Arabi<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bupa.com.sa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a<\/a><\/strong><strong> also moved to strengthen its on-ground presence, revealing plans to open <\/strong><strong>its first clinic for healthcare services in Riyadh by year-end<\/strong>, followed by three additional sites across Riyadh and Jeddah in 2026, CEO Ali Sheneamer told Asharq Business (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/videos\/104278\/%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AD-4-%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6-%D9%88%D8%AC%D8%AF%D8%A9\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 06:28<\/a>). The company signed several agreements, including a deal with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nahdionline.com\/en-sa?srsltid=AfmBOorsQf6lpg2pwCbCOFfq51hzNV6aBJT11QGbAWGnGPUPndbENwyj\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Nahdi Pharmacy<\/a> to supply pre-sorted medication packets for patients with chronic illnesses. It also inked 12 agreements with government entities like the Public Investment Fund and King Abdullah Financial District to establish in-house clinics for their employees.<\/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- Arabian Dyar plans to list 30% of its shares on Tadawul in 2026 to boost growth and <\/strong><strong>attract more investors<\/strong>, chairman Muammar Al Atawi told Asharq Business (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/companies\/104378\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AA%D8%B2%D9%85-%D8%B7%D8%B1%D8%AD-30-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%87%D9%85%D9%87%D8%A7-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-2026\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 7:36<\/a>). The company is expanding the use of technology and AI in planning future projects and signed a USD 100 mn agreement with Google to integrate tech into current and upcoming developments. <\/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\"> MARKET WATCH- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> Opec+ likely to opt for another modest output bump for December: <\/strong>The oil cartel is expected to sign off this Sunday on another 137k bbl \/ d increase to December output targets, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/opec-leaning-towards-another-small-oil-output-increase-sources-say-2025-10-27\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing two of four sources briefed on the talks. Some members think the group should pause the monthly increases to account for seasonal demand weakness heading into the northern hemisphere winter, Reuters said, citing a fifth source. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Price impact has been mixed:<\/strong> Earlier Opec+ supply additions helped push Brent to a five-month low this month on concerts about a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/75991a74-0740-44e7-9e78-5ff31bb2c84e\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">looming surplus<\/a>. Prices then rebounded to some <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/livecoverage\/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-10-23-2025\/card\/crude-rallies-after-trump-sanctions-russian-oil-giants-FW7IfZ1bRhqkJr95ncFS\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 66<\/a> a barrel after the US slapped <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/8be497ae-839a-4750-81ec-82bae0b505ee\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sanctions<\/a> on Russia\u2019s top two oil firms \u2014 Rosneft and Lukoil \u2014 calming glut fears. Trump\u2019s move could potentially strip at least some 1.5 mn bbl \/ d from the sanctions-abiding oil market, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/saudi-opec-strategy-pulled-by-warring-us-russia-interests-2025-10-27\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> \u2019 calculations. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where the cuts stand now: <\/strong>The 5.85 mn bbl \/ d Opec+ reduction package comprised 2.2 mn bbl \/ d and 1.65 mn bbl \/ d of voluntary cuts from the eight members, plus a 2 mn bbl \/ d cut from the full group. The eight members unwound the full 2.2 mn bbl \/ d layer by end-September and began unwinding the 1.65 mn bbl \/ d layer with two 137k bbl \/ d increases in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/dec3ebcc-a13c-4872-8c1b-7202f8ceace6\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">October<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/bc59d77d-78b0-4a7c-9c84-96a7c3d9282f\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">November<\/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>Global LNG supply is set to swell this decade: <\/strong>Some 300 bcm per year of new liquefaction capacity is scheduled to come online by 2030, translating into a potential 250 bcm \/ year of net LNG supply growth over the same period, according to the International Energy Agency\u2019s (IEA) Gas 2025 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/10\/1527.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report (pdf)<\/a>. The agency expects the surge to weigh on prices \u2014 barring major disruptions \u2014 and pull more demand into the market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Demand outlook still climbing:<\/strong> Global gas demand is seen climbing by 1.5% annually through 2030 in the IEA\u2019s base case \u2014 or by 380 bcm in absolute terms. About half of that growth \u2014 roughly 190 bcm \u2014 would come from the Asia Pacific, with the Middle East accounting for close to 30% of the non-Asia share, adding more than 50 bcm of demand over the period. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas output across the Middle East is forecast to expand by more than 20%<\/strong> \u2014 some 165 bcm \u2014 between 2024 and 2030, with Saudi Arabia expected to add almost 40 bcm over the period, while the UAE would add around 20 bcm through 2030. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"ksa\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM Saudi<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about Saudi, delivered straight to your inbox. 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An Israeli military official said the strike was in response to an attack from Hamas against Israeli military forces in an area within Gaza that is under Israeli control. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/netanyahu-says-israel-will-respond-after-hamas-hands-over-remains-not-belonging-2025-10-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-28\/netanyahu-tells-military-to-strike-gaza-jeopardizing-ceasefire?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/f2b25bc1-58ac-40cc-96c1-756672fee14e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- OpenAI is likely on track for a public listing<\/strong>, after a restructuring agreement with Microsoft that will see it abandon its nonprofit roots and turn into a public benefit corporation controlled by a nonprofit, as it looks to fund ambitious plans for data centers and AI technology. Microsoft will retain its 27% stake in the firm under the agreement. Its shares rose 2.5% on the news, sending its valuation above USD 4 tn. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/microsoft-openai-reach-new-deal-allow-openai-restructure-2025-10-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/74d537c6-bd80-4797-9897-3d5455dfc414\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">FT<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/tech\/tech-news\/microsoft-openai-reach-new-deal-valuing-openai-500-billion-rcna240255\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/tech\/ai\/openai-converts-to-public-benefit-corporation-with-microsoft-taking-27-stake-714a6c05?mod=hp_lead_pos3\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a>) <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Also joining the USD 4 tn club yesterday: Apple<\/strong>, which is benefitting from an ongoing rally prompted by positive sales momentum for its new iPhone 17. Only Nvidia and Microsoft have hit the USD 4 tn mark. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/apple-races-past-4-trillion-market-value-latest-models-revitalize-iphone-sales-2025-10-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- As for the USD 5 tn club\u2026:<\/strong> Nvidia was close to touching the USD 5 tn mark after its shares soared 5% yesterday, briefly touching USD 4.94 tn before settling at USD 4.89 tn. This came after it said it had USD 500 bn in bookings for its AI processors. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/nvidias-stock-market-value-nears-record-5-trillion-2025-10-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other headlines from the firm: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The company is taking a stake in Nokia for USD 1 bn<\/strong>, with plans to work together on 6G technology. Nokia\u2019s shares soared 22% on the news. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/10\/28\/nvidia-nokia-ai.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/075c6d4e-7319-45c7-9de8-49da908aa594\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">FT<\/a> <strong>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nvidia CEO dismissed concerns of an AI bubble<\/strong>, saying everyone\u2019s \u201chappily paying\u201d for and enjoying AI models, as it struck industry partnerships with Uber, CrowdStrike, and Palantir Technologies. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-28\/nvidia-s-huang-works-to-convince-investors-there-s-no-ai-bubble?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Could Elon Musk leave Tesla?<\/strong> That\u2019s what he\u2019s threatening to do if he does not get his USD 1 tn pay package in a shareholder vote next week. The chair of the board of the EV maker already said they\u2019re lining up candidates to replace him as CEO in case that happens. 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format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-spotlight tag-aramco tag-enterpriseam-ksa tag-spotlight wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/10\/.b245e620-ca29-498e-b54c-41f98681e15c.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> The FII9 is off to a strong start: <\/strong>The summit\u2019s Day One is already seeing announcements of big-ticket investments and partnerships, although we expect the flow to rise dramatically by the end of the week as the summit culminates in its aptly named \u201cdealday\u201d on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Aramco closed the USD 11 bn lease and leaseback agreement for its Jafurah gas processing <\/strong><strong>facilities with a consortium led by BlackRock\u2019s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aramco.com\/en\/news-media\/news\/2025\/aramco-closes-jafurah-midstream-deal-with-international-consortium\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> yesterday. The finalized agreements \u2014 which includes <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/ba25cc84-a4a2-4c02-b221-dc0f1c958c47\/pif-is-reportedly-among-investors-in-aramco%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-jafurah%253c%2Fmark%253e-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">heavyweights<\/a> like the PIF, its Hassana pension fund, and the Arab Energy Fund, along with other investors from Asia and the Middle East \u2014 will see Jafurah starting production by year-end.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>The agreement \u2014 signed originally <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/675267d9-98b4-4688-8af9-b56ba2892958\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in August<\/a> \u2014 covers the Jafurah field gas plant and the Riyas NGL fractionation facility, which is leased to the newly created subsidiary, Jafurah Midstream Gas Company (JMGC), and leased back to Aramco for 20 years. Aramco holds a 51% stake in JMGC, while the GIP-led consortium owns the remaining 49%. The consortium reportedly raised a financing package of nearly USD 10 bn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/be7113fb-d923-419a-8afb-48db9fefbdab\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a> to fund the investment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Aramco plans to invest USD 2 bn in Aramco Digital over the next two to three <\/strong><strong>years to expand its technology capabilities<\/strong>, President and CEO Amin Nasser <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudigazette.com.sa\/article\/656080\/SAUDI-ARABIA\/Aramco-CEO-Amin-Nasser-announces-$2-billion-investment-in-Aramco-Digital-at-FII9-Riyadh\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>. The company has invested a total of USD 6 bn in technology over the past two years and is also planning a 60% expansion of its gas business over the next five years, alongside continued growth in renewable energy and oil-to-chemicals projects, he added.<\/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-<\/strong> <strong>Saudi and Britain strengthen investment ties: <\/strong>Britain secured a GBP 6.4 bn in two-way trade and investment agreements with Saudi during UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves\u2019 visit to Riyadh, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/chancellor-unlocks-64-billion-of-trade-and-investment-deals-on-growth-boosting-gulf-visit\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The visit included leading the largest-ever UK delegation to the FII conference.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>A refreshed MoU between UK Export Finance and the Public Investment Fund will seel provide up to GBP 5.1 bn in export credit support to PIF and its portfolio companies to help British suppliers land contracts in Saudi, as well as support purchases from UK-based businesses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The package also includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Six Flags Qiddiya City<\/strong> is partnering with UK Export Finance for GBP 90 mn murabaha financing designed for UK creative, architectural, security and construction businesses;<\/li>\n<li>Digital Bank <strong>Vemi<\/strong> will receive a GBP 75 mn investment from a consortium of unnamed Saudi investors and banking executives;<\/li>\n<li>Saudi\u2019s cybersecurity firm <strong>Cipherwill <\/strong>invest GBP 37 mn to launch a European office in London;<\/li>\n<li>British climate\u2011tech firm <strong>Levidian<\/strong> is partnering with Kanoo Energy on regional decarbonization projects for up to GBP 7.5 mn in commercial opportunities over the next five years;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barclays <\/strong>is establishing an RHQ in Riyadh to support capital flows and advisory services;<\/li>\n<li><strong>HSBC Saudi Arabia<\/strong> is relocating its headquarters to the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh;<\/li>\n<li>UK-Bahraini <strong>Aberdeen Investcorp<\/strong> will advance infrastructure investments in the Gulf;<\/li>\n<li>Analytics firm <strong>Quantexa <\/strong>is launching its Quantexa AI platform in the region.<\/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\">INSIGHTS FROM THE SUMMIT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Officials, investors, and global business leaders continued discussions on Day One<\/strong>, covering economic transformation, capital markets development, and the impact of new technologies. The agenda focused on the progress of Vision 2030 reforms, the private sector\u2019s evolving role, and the challenges of rapid technological change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Policymakers emphasized that the Kingdom\u2019s diversification strategy is delivering<\/strong><strong> results.<\/strong> 90% of foreign investment in Saudi Arabia now goes to non-oil sectors, Investment Minister Khalid Al Falih said, noting that while global FDI fell 10%, inflows to the Kingdom have quadrupled since Vision 2030\u2019s launch, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/104295\/90-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%A9\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a> reported. He added that Saudi Arabia\u2019s economy no longer fundamentally relies on oil revenues, with non-oil income now accounting for 40% of the government budget and the non-oil GDP expanding 4-5%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al Falih called on the private sector to increase its participation<\/strong>, arguing it is time for sovereign wealth funds including the PIF to scale back on their spending as projects reach mature stages to allow room for the private sector, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/special-stories\/2025\/10\/28\/%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD-90-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B7%D9%8A\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a>. He pointed to growing opportunities in advanced manufacturing, tourism, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, where startups have attracted over USD 1 bn, 60% from Middle Eastern investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Financial institutions used the conference to highlight expansion plans in the Kingdom. <\/strong>Goldman Sachs will triple its staff in Riyadh to about 60, CEO David Solomon told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-28\/goldman-joins-peers-deepening-saudi-ties-despite-fiscal-strains\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>, as it looks to grow in the private credit market and builds its onshore wealth management services. The bank sees potential in the Kingdom\u2019s growing focus on AI and ongoing capital market reforms designed to attract more foreign investors. \u201cI think you\u2019re going to continue to see an influx of capital markets transactions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Deutsche Bank is also moving to deepen its presence, as it has applied for a license to <\/strong><strong>set up its regional headquarters in the Kingdom<\/strong>, Middle East and Africa CEO Jamal Al Kishi <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/companies\/2025\/10\/28\/%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B4%D9%87-%D8%A8%D9%86%D9%83-%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B5%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%B1%D8%AE%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%85%D9%82%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>. He cited the Kingdom\u2019s emerging private credit market and growth in M&A activity as key opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- Private capital is expected to remain a major financing driver. <\/strong>Brookfield Asset Management\u2019s head of private equity Anuj Ranjan said private equity and private credit will continue expanding \u201cside by side,\u201d rather than displacing the other, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-28\/brookfield-says-private-credit-not-crowding-out-private-equity\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported. He added that reduced government funding opens up huge potential for private capital to support companies seeking growth, following recent concerns triggered by bankruptcies at Tricolor Holdings and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/a51a94d6-c09b-47b7-b26f-11565829f0ee\/first-brands%25e2%2580%2599-fallout-sparks-alarm-in-usd-2-tn-leveraged-loan-market\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">First Brands Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other global capital leaders focused on broader market challenges. <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kkr.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">KKR<\/a> Co-CEO Scott Nuttall said that infrastructure and real estate investment are currently challenging, although he stressed infrastructure remains \u201cessential\u201d for long-term economic growth, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alarabiya.net\/aswaq\/special-stories\/2025\/10\/28\/kkr-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%87-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a> reported. 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more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A USD 3 bn data centers push with Blackstone:<\/strong> Humain inked a long-term partnership with Australia\u2019s AirTrunk, backed by Blackstone and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, to build and operate next-generation data centers in the Kingdom with an initial USD 3 bn investment, Blackstone said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstone.com\/news\/press\/humain-and-blackstone-backed-airtrunk-announce-partnership-to-build-state-of-the-art-data-centers-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Humain will lead the work on infrastructure and AI capabilities, while AirTrunk brings global expertise in data center development and operations, the statement said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Just the beginning? <\/strong>The partnership may expand to include more players eventually, such as BlackRock, KKR, and DigitalBridge, CEO Tareq Amin told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-28\/blackstone-saudi-ai-firm-humain-ink-3-billion-data-center-deal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Humain is already talking IPO and lining up investors: <\/strong>Humain could go public via a dual listing on Tadawul and the US\u2019s Nasdaq within the next three to four years, Amin said. The CEO also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/saudi-ai-firm-humain-partners-with-google-eyes-deal-with-aws-2025-10-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">hinted at a potential investment<\/a> from one of Humain\u2019s AI chip suppliers \u2014 which include Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm and Groq.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>.. and Aramco wants a piece: <\/strong>The PIF and Aramco signed a non-binding term sheet yesterday for the latter to acquire a significant minority stake in Humain. The acquisition\u2019s aim is \u201cto combine the two entities' AI assets and expertise under Humain to accelerate its global growth,\u201d a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aramco.com\/en\/news-media\/news\/2025\/pif-and-aramco-agree-for-aramco-to-acquire-a-significant-minority-stake-in-humain\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from Aramco said, without disclosing financial details.<\/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- Humain launched its new operating system, Humain One<\/strong>, following the debut of its Horizon Pro AI PC <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/2a5475a1-4d2c-4f2f-a9d5-05a6de69aa13\/pif,-investors-will-reportedly-take-gaming-giant-ea-private-in-largest-buyout-ever\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humain.com\/en\/news\/humain-one-reveal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> yesterday. The system automates key enterprise functions such as HR, finance, and procurement through a single language-based interface, powered by Humain\u2019s Arabic-first AI model, Allam. Humain One is already being tested in several government institutions and three PIF companies, CEO Tareq Amin <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/saudi-ai-firm-humain-partners-with-google-eyes-deal-with-aws-2025-10-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said during the conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The OS introduces a suite of productivity tools<\/strong>, including Humain Secretariat for managing meetings and tasks, Humain Search for quick research, and Humain Code, a no-code tool that allows teams to build custom AI agents using natural language. It also features Humain Connect, a video platform with live meeting summaries launching in 4Q 2025, while Humain Workhub, an integrated office suite for collaboration, is set to follow in 1Q 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>To expand the Humain One ecosystem<\/strong>, the company is partnering with <strong>EY <\/strong>to adapt enterprise tools into AI agents, with <strong>Groq <\/strong>to power its infrastructure in Dammam, and <strong>Replit <\/strong>to train Saudi developers. Humain is also preparing to launch the Humain Marketplace, where developers and enterprises can build and share AI agents to extend the system\u2019s capabilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Building on success: <\/strong>AI-powered chatbot Humain Chat reached 300k active users in the Kingdom since its launch this year, and will expand into five new markets before the end of the year, Amin <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/104347\/%D9%87%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%B7-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D8%A8%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%B5%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%83-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-4-%D8%B3%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AA\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div 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href=\"https:\/\/www.moenergy.gov.sa\/ar\/media-center\/news\/principal-buyer-awards-five-renewable-projects-achieving-new-record-capacity\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from the Energy Ministry. The batch includes some of the world\u2019s lowest wind and solar levelized cost of energy on record \u2014 ranging from SAR 0.0411 \/ kWh (c.USD 0.0109 \/ kWh) to SAR 0.0565 \/ kWh (c.USD 0.0150 \/ kWh).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The 1.5 GW Al Dawadmi wind project in Riyadh<\/strong> was awarded to a consortium of homegrown Nesma Renewable Energy, Korea Electric Power Corporation, and UAE\u2019s Etihad Water & Electricity \u2014 marking a new record low for wind generation cost at SAR 0.0517.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Masdar snatched some 2 GW of solar: <\/strong>The 1.4 GW Najran solar project was awarded to UAE\u2019s Masdar, marking the world\u2019s second-lowest cost for solar after Al Shuaiba\u2019s USD 0.0104 \/ kWh. Masdar also took the 600 MW Al Darb solar project in Jazan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The 600 MW Samtah solar project<\/strong> \u2014 also in Jazan \u2014 was awarded to the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and France\u2019s EDF. A SAR 1.37 bn power purchase agreement (PPA) was signed between SEC and Principal Buyer, where SEC will hold a 50.01% interest in the project, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90991&anCat=1&cs=5110&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. The project will be developed, financed, constructed, owned, and operated by the project company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The 400 MW Al Sefan solar project in the Hail region<\/strong> went to a consortium comprising Dammam-based Al Jomaih Energy & Water and France\u2019s TotalEnergies Renewables. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The bigger picture: <\/strong>Principal Buyer has now signed 43.2 GW of PPA capacity out of 64 GW of renewables slated to be tendered by year-end, with 12.3 GW already online and grid-connected, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The NREP aims to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/2736b16e-d190-46f5-9dfa-ad97ebee52fa\/taking-stock-of-the-national-renewable-energy-program\" 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No details were provided on the size of the transaction or the selling shareholders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Investors like Tabby\u2019s story:<\/strong> The transaction gives the Hong Kong firms a strategic gateway into the Kingdom\u2019s fast-growing fintech and consumer credit ecosystem. \u201cTabby's product velocity and rapid path to scalability reflect exceptional execution and a deep understanding of the market,\u201d said Rock Wang, managing director at HongShan. Meanwhile, Joey Chen, partner at Boyu Capital, said that \u201cTabby has demonstrated strong product innovation and disciplined growth in a rapidly developing market, placing the company as the forefront leader in this region\u2019s nascent financial technology sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Tabby reportedly tapped HSBC Holdings, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/2b55cbd6-eb2f-4596-8f56-69fabca00764\/%253cmark%253etabby%253c%2Fmark%253e-taps-advisors-for-potential-ipo-%2B-phytome-mulls-move-to-saudi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this year<\/a> to advise on a potential IPO, with the company targeting a 2025-2026 window. The size of the offering and the exact timeframe are yet to be determined.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The story wa<\/strong><strong>s also picked up by <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/gulf-fintech-tabby-valued-45-billion-after-secondary-share-sale-2025-10-28\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a><\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-10-28\/gulf-startup-tabby-nabs-4-5-billion-valuation-in-secondary-sale\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/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\/capital-markets\/\">Capital Markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/tabby\/\">Tabby<\/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=\"101923\" 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=\"101923\">\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\/10\/29\/egyptian-saudi-ai-startup-velents-secures-usd-1-5-mn-in-funding\/\">\r\n                            Egyptian-Saudi AI startup Velents secures USD 1.5 mn in funding                        <\/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\/10\/29\/egyptian-saudi-ai-startup-velents-secures-usd-1-5-mn-in-funding\/\" 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 saw participation from several angel investors.<\/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 as well as external sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where will the money go?<\/strong> Velents will use the funds to accelerate the research and development of its core Arabic language model, expand Agent.sa\u2019s integration ecosystem, and strengthen its on-premises and private cloud infrastructure beyond Saudi Arabia and Egypt, CEO and co-founder Mohamed Gaber told EnterpriseAM. The company will also utilize a portion of the capital to expand its engineering and product teams.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Getting to know Agent.sa:<\/strong> The company provides several services through its flagship AI assistant Agent.sa, including customer support, sales conversations, internal workflows, and data analysis across voice, chat, and email channels, Gaber said. It also offers open APIs and on-premise deployment, allowing entities to build and host their own Arabic AI.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The mission, ultimately, is a culturally adaptive Arabic AI system: <\/strong>Velents aims to become one of the region\u2019s pioneers in introducing an enterprise-grade, Arabic-first AI infrastructure, he said. Its mission is to build Arabic-native systems that understand context, culture, and communication, going beyond traditional translation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The company formed regional partnerships to accelerate its growth:<\/strong> Velents partnered with Sumerge, Fawry Business, and Robusta in Egypt and a handful of other companies in Saudi Arabia to deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions, including payment collection and customer engagement, Gaber told us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Looking ahead:<\/strong> Velents wants to step into other GCC markets where demand is rising for Arabic-native AI solutions that can integrate securely with national systems. The company is also exploring prospects in South and East Africa, driven by rapid digital transformation and the need for multilingual communication tools, he said. Looking ahead, East Asia is seen as a strategic frontier, given its scale and the maturity of its enterprise operations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The firm plans to raise USD 3 mn in its upcoming funding round, scheduled for early <\/strong><strong>2026.<\/strong> This capital will be used to scale up its product across new sectors, enhance enterprise integrations, and further develop its Arabic-first R&D center, which focuses on advancing regional AI capabilities, Gaber said.<\/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\/ai\/\">AI<\/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                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/startups\/\">Startups<\/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=\"101925\" 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=\"101925\">\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\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/10\/29\/solutions-astra-industrial-and-leejam-sports-post-3q-earnings\/\">\r\n                            Solutions, Astra Industrial and Leejam Sports post 3Q earnings                        <\/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\/10\/29\/solutions-astra-industrial-and-leejam-sports-post-3q-earnings\/\" 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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Last year\u2019s base also included a SAR 73 mn zakat provision reversal and a SAR 52 mn one-off retirement expense. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, revenue rose 12% y-o-y to SAR 3.1 bn over the same period<\/strong>, driven up by a 7.4% increase in core ICT services and a 35.4% rise in IT services, despite a 12.9% dip in digital services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a 9M basis<\/strong>, the company\u2019s bottom line slipped 3.6% y-o-y to SAR 1.2 bn, while its top line edged up 5.9% y-o-y to SAR 8.8 bn.<\/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\">ASTRA INDUSTRIAL GROUP-<\/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.aig.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Astra<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aig.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Industrial Group<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2019s net income jumped 20.1% y-o-y to SAR 167.4 mn in 3Q 2025<\/strong>, driven by increased steel sales and lower financing costs in the specialty chemicals division, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90992&anCat=1&cs=1212&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul disclosure<\/a> yesterday. Revenue grew 6% y-o-y to SAR 730.1 mn over the same period on the back of higher steel and pharma sales.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a 9M basis<\/strong>, the company saw its bottom line rise 12.3% y-o-y to SAR 514.2 mn, while its top line fell 2.6% y-o-y to SAR 2.3 bn.<\/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\">LEEJAM SPORTS-<\/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:\/\/leejam.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Leejam Sports<\/a><\/strong><strong> posted a 56.7%<\/strong><strong> y-o-y decline in net income to SAR 81 mn in 3Q<\/strong><strong> 2025<\/strong>, mainly due to a high comparison base from 3Q 2024, which included a one-off SAR 92 mn land sale, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90984&anCat=1&cs=1830&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a> yesterday. The company also cited higher operating expenses, with its cost of revenue up 17% due to the addition of 23 new centers and a 19% increase in other expenses amid new investments. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MEANWHILE- Revenue increased 9.5% y-o-y to SAR 439 mn during the quarter<\/strong>, thanks to 9% growth in subscriptions, memberships, and personal training earnings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a 9M basis<\/strong>, Leejam Sports\u2019 net income fell 36.7% y-o-y to SAR 224 mn, while its revenue rose 9.4% to SAR 1.2 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Dividends: <\/strong>The company\u2019s board approved a SAR 49.6 mn dividend payout for 3Q 2025 at SAR 0.95 per share, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90986&anCat=1&cs=1830&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">separate disclosure<\/a>. 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rel=\"noopener\">Artikul Aziya Kabel<\/a>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90980&anCat=1&cs=4142&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul disclosure<\/a> yesterday. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/riyadh-cables.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Riyadh Cables<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/riyadh-cables.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Group<\/a> \u2019s subsidiary tapped PwC to advise on the acquisition, which will be funded through the firm\u2019s own resources and facilities. The transaction is pending regulatory approvals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What they said:<\/strong> The move will contribute to diversifying the group\u2019s revenue sources along with \u201cbuilding a Central Asian production hub that complements the group\u2019s regional network and strengthens its export capability,\u201d the group said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/riyadh-cables.com\/news\/rcg-uzbekistan\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">separate statement<\/a>.<\/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>The heavy engineering arm of Indian conglomerate <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.larsentoubro.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Larsen & Toubro<\/a><\/strong><strong> secured a contract <\/strong><strong>to <\/strong><strong>build a refinery and an integrated petrochemical complex <\/strong><strong>in the Kingdom<\/strong>, amending a previous contract related to the High Olefins Fluid Catalytic Cracking (HOFCC) Reactor and Regenerator revamp, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.larsentoubro.com\/pressreleases\/2025-10-28-lt-heavy-engineering-wins-significant-orders-in-india-and-abroad\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> yesterday. No financial details were disclosed.<\/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>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/srei.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Real Estate Institute<\/a><\/strong><strong> will provide accredited training programs in real estate <\/strong><strong>finance, investment, and asset management <\/strong>under new partnerships with Saudi Awwal Bank, Riyad Bank, Aljazira Bank, and Albilad Bank, it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SRE_Institute\/status\/1982855561931878468\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a> yesterday. The cooperation agreements, signed during the Global Proptech Summit in Riyadh, will also offer joint certification initiatives to enhance the qualifications of those working in the real estate sector.<\/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\/albilad-bank\/\">Albilad Bank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/aljazira-bank\/\">AlJazira Bank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/awwal-bank\/\">Awwal Bank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/foster-partners\/\">Foster + Partners<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/inmar-real-estate-development\/\">Inmar Real Estate Development<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/larsen-toubro\/\">Larsen &amp; 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This year\u2019s anticipated positive performance will come after the industry grew 10.6% in 2024, driven by an outstanding sukuk performance and substantial banking asset growth. Banking assets contributed to 60% of the industry\u2019s growth in 2024, with Saudi Arabia leading the pack, accounting for around two-thirds of that acceleration. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Global sukuk issuance is on track to hit as much as USD 200 bn by the close of the year<\/strong> \u2014 barring any major impact from current market volatility, S&P said, reiterating its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/69cbe1ae-51f8-484a-b9a6-2932a073a4ee\/sukuk-market-is-set-to-maintain-its-momentum-this-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">forecast from January of this year<\/a>. Foreign currency-denominated sukuk are expected to account for a little less than half of the total (USD 70-80 bn), maintaining positive momentum from 2024, when FCY-denominated sukuk rose 29% y-o-y despite total sukuk issuances dipping.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The year so far:<\/strong> Global sukuk issuance hit a record in 3Q 2025, defying market volatility and the usual seasonal slump, according to recent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/7fc8e7fb-0ff0-448b-ab01-94e78591c5d5\/record-3q-for-sukuk\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitch Ratings figures<\/a>. Core markets \u2014 the GCC, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, and Pakistan \u2014 issued about USD 80 bn in the quarter, up 22% q-o-q and 89% y-o-y. The 3Q performance comes after issuances fell 15% y-o-y in 1H 2025 on the back of lower local currency-denominated issuances in key markets, including Malaysia, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sustainable sukuk issuance volumes rose by 27% in 1H 2025<\/strong>, reaching USD 9.3 bn, according to S&P. The issuance activity was led by the Islamic Development Bank, which accounted for almost half of the market\u2019s activity, with Saudi Arabian issuers leading the market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expected to be the primary engines of growth<\/strong>, S&P said. \u201cSaudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 will continue to translate into significant banking system growth, provided it attracts sufficient refinancing sources, including sukuk issuances from the international capital market.\u201d Meanwhile, high non-oil GDP growth in the UAE and high capex needs \u201cwill further support financing requirements and sukuk issuances in 2025,\u201d according to the report. S&P also sees continued growth in the industry across the rest of the GCC, as well as high single-digit growth coming out of Asia-Pacific markets \u2014 particularly Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Not all markets will do equally well:<\/strong> Local currency-denominated sukuk are expected to continue growing in Turkey and Egypt, but overall performance will depend on the performance of their currencies. S&P said. Depreciation in Turkey made it one of the largest contributors to growth in relative terms, but the contribution was modest in absolute terms, the report said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Risks remain:<\/strong> Prospects for the sukuk and takaful market in 2026 and next depend on the possibility of adopting <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/d8ae4dca-8b35-4f48-9c53-285d18ce6131\/proposed-sukuk-reforms-may-risk-fracturing-usd-1-tn-islamic-debt-market\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shariah Standard 62<\/a>, S&P noted, saying that the adoption of the new standards could disrupt the market \u201cby potentially reclassifying the instruments from debt-like to equity-like.\u201d Some issuers may still preemptively rush to market before the standard is implemented, particularly if it is adopted in its current form.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART-<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aaoifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DRAFT-AAOIFI-SS-62-ArEn.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shariah Standard 62<\/a> is a proposed overhaul of how sukuk are treated to bring them more in line with shariah principles. The planned revisions \u2014 introduced in 2024 \u2014 would allow sukuk holders to gain full ownership of the underlying assets and expose them to additional risks like defaults. It could also increase costs and red tape for issuers through additional asset transfer and documentation.<\/p>\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>Japan\u2019s Nikkei is continuing a strong trend of gains<\/strong>, leading Asian markets with a 2% rise in early trading after reaching new heights yesterday on US-Japan trade optimism. <strong>Over on Wall Street<\/strong>, futures are little changed in anticipation of the Fed\u2019s decision on interest rates.<\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tbody>\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>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\">11,674<\/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: -3.0%)<\/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>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\">1,520<\/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\">+0.6% (YTD: +0.7%)<\/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\">24,947<\/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: -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\">4.75% 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\">4.25% 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\">38,305<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: +28.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">10,165<\/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: +7.9%)<\/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\">6,070<\/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: +17.7%)<\/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\">6,891<\/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: +17.2%)<\/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>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\">9,697<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: +18.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">5,704<\/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: +16.5%)<\/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>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 64.40<\/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\">-1.9%<\/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\" 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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 3,973<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.3%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-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>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 112,944<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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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\">919.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: +1.9%)<\/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\">152.45<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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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\">16.42<\/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\">+4.0% (YTD: -5.4%)<\/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>rose 0.5% <strong>yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of SAR 5.6 bn. The index is down 3.0% 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> Artex (+10.0%), Senaat (+5.2%) and Arabian Mills (+3.5%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Leejam Sports (-10.0%), UCA (-7.8%) and DWF (-3.3%).<\/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 0.5% <strong>yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of SAR 41.6 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> Naas Petrol (+17.5%), Future Care (+13.3%) and Group Five (+11.7%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red:<\/strong> Itmam (-7.2%), Ladun (-5.6%) and SPC (-5.1%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CORPORATE ACTIONS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The board of <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/axs.sa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Axelerated Solutions for Information and Communication Technology<\/a><\/strong> <strong> recommended an SAR 8.4 mn dividend payout for 1H 2025 at SAR 0.3 apiece<\/strong>, the firm said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=90987&anCat=1&cs=9637&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a> yesterday. 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The initiative spans energy, industry, mining, IT, tourism, agriculture, and food security and includes planned MoUs on energy collaboration and an electrical interconnection project. The agreement followed a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spa.gov.sa\/N2429801\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">meeting<\/a> between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Riyadh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Crown Prince has been busy: <\/strong>The Crown Prince also met with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spa.gov.sa\/N2429735\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mauritania\u2019s<\/a> President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spa.gov.sa\/N2429732\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Albania\u2019s<\/a> Prime Minister Edi Rama, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spa.gov.sa\/N2429724\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Rwanda\u2019s<\/a> President Paul Kagame, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spa.gov.sa\/N2429719\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bulgaria\u2019s<\/a> President Rumen Radev, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spa.gov.sa\/N2429715\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Guyana\u2019s<\/a> President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spa.gov.sa\/N2429712\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kosovo\u2019s<\/a> President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/spa.gov.sa\/N2429702\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Montenegro\u2019s<\/a> Prime Minister Milojko Spaji\u0107 at the sidelines of the FII9 summit.<\/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\/diplomacy\/\">Diplomacy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-pakistanian-relations\/\">Saudi-Pakistanian relations<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> 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has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 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>25 September-19 December (Thursday - Friday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudi-championship.com\/t-en\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84\" style=\"\">2025 Saudi Toyota Championship<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">28 September-1 January: Title deed registration for 54k properties in 77 neighborhoods across Riyadh, Makkah, 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 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;\">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 registration 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;\">12 October-15 January 2026: Title deed registration for about 41.7k properties across 115 neighborhoods in Riyadh, Qassim, 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>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>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>2-3 November (Sunday-Monday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forbesmiddleeastevents.com\/womens-summit-riyadh\/\" style=\"\">Forbes Middle East Women\u2019s Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Fairmont Riyadh Hotel. <\/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>5-6 November (Wednesday-Thursday): The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dga.gov.sa\/ar\/DGF\" style=\"\">Digital Government Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, JW Marriott Hotel in Riyadh<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-8 November (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bibanglobal.sa\/en\" style=\"\">Binam Forum 2025<\/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>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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">13 November (Thursday): Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman\u2019s visit to Washington. <\/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>16-17 November (Sunday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jeddahfintechweek.com\/\" style=\"\">Jeddah Fintech Week 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah Hilton, Jeddah. <\/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>8-9 December (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/datewithtech.com\/\" style=\"\">Digital Acceleration and Transformation Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (DATE), JW Marriott hotel, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-9 December (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careforsustainability.com\/\" style=\"\">Climate Action and Renewable Energy<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (CARE), JW Marriott hotel, 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>16-17 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalairportsforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Airports Forum (GAF) 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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:400;\">25 December (Thursday): Deadline for title deed registration for 64.4k properties across neighborhoods in Madinah, Makkah, 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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">2-13 (Monday-Friday): 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championship and Paralympic Cycling, Qassim. <\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>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>21 March (Saturday): Fanatics Flag Football Classic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:700\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Kingdom Arena, Riyadh. <\/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;\">MAY<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 May (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudisf.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Sports Investment Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (SIF), 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:400;\">November: UN Trade and Development Global Supply Chain Forum to take place in Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">November: The Esports Nations Cup, Riyadh.  <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>The <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intervision.world\/en\/\" style=\"\">Intervision<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> international music competition will take place in Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>6 July-23 August (Monday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/mike-mccabe-600532_esportsworldcup-ewc2026-esports-activity-7383046360637456384-FXWl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADcc9s0BqbX_KIfcdiR9Co3ThUUfykvz4-o\" style=\"\">Esports World Cup<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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 2027:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">The World Water Forum <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">takes place in Riyadh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">The Ocean Race<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> finishes in Amaala on the Red Sea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Riyadh-Kudmi transmission line<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> to be completed.<\/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 2Q 2027:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">The Hail Region Water Networks Project<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> is expected to be completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PLUS: Principal Buyer awards 4.5 GW projects | Tabby is now 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