{"id":89140,"date":"2024-08-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=89140"},"modified":"2025-12-14T18:53:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T18:53:33","slug":"pif-refinances-usd-15-bn-credit-facility","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/issues\/pif-refinances-usd-15-bn-credit-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"PIF refinances USD 15 bn credit facility"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"89142\" 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=\"89142\">\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\/2024\/08\/29\/saudi-could-be-looking-to-host-the-olympic-games\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Saudi could be looking to host the Olympic Games                        <\/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\/2024\/08\/29\/saudi-could-be-looking-to-host-the-olympic-games\/\" 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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Madinah, Al Baha, Asir, Jazan, and Najran are also in for medium to heavy rain, the directorate said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING THIS WEEK-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The inaugural <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/webook.com\/en\/snooker-masters-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off tomorrow and wraps up next <\/strong><strong>Saturday<\/strong>, 7 September, at Green Halls in Riyadh. The lineup includes seven-time world champion Ronnie O\u2019Sullivan, Judd Trump, world No.1 Mark Allen, world champion Kyren Wilson, and Mark Selby, and 139 others with a purse of GBP 2.3 mn, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/sport\/2024\/08\/28\/saudi-arabia-snooker-masters-sees-14-year-old-teiyad-al-qabbani-up-against-worlds-best\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/sport\/2024\/08\/28\/saudi-arabia-snooker-masters-sees-14-year-old-teiyad-al-qabbani-up-against-worlds-best\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">National<\/a>. Also competing as a wild card is our very own 14-year-old Ziyad Al Qabbani. With its debut, the Saudi Snooker Masters is now the sport\u2019s \u201cfourth major.\u201d<\/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\">PSAs- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1- Reminder that there are rewards for reporting tax violations: <\/strong>The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (Zatca) offers rewards between SAR 1k and SAR 1 mn (capped at 2.5% of the value of the violations) for reporting valid tax violations, Zatca spokesperson Hamoud Al Harbi told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2158290\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state news agency SPA<\/a>. Zatca has previously had this policy in place. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- We now have a revised national version of the Generic Statistical Business Process<\/strong><strong> Model (GSBPM)<\/strong>, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stats.gov.sa\/en\/news\/543\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a statement<\/a> from the General Authority for Statistics (Gastat). This updated model, reflecting current international standards, provides a comprehensive framework for managing statistical processes, from data collection to publication. It is designed to boost the quality and uniformity of statistical practices across governmental and private sectors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Air <\/strong><strong>conditioner manufacturers are required to obtain both the Energy Efficiency Card<\/strong><strong> and the Gulf Conformity Mark<\/strong>, the Industry and Mineral Resources Ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mimgov\/status\/1828751017632030877\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a>. The certifications can be applied for on the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (Saso) platform <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saso.gov.sa\/ar\/eservices\/Pages\/MainEServicesDetails.aspx?serviceid=417\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saso.gov.sa\/ar\/eservices\/Pages\/MainEServicesDetails.aspx?serviceid=387\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>The <\/strong><strong>Environment Ministry <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MEWA_KSA\/status\/1828455344382591013\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">is offering<\/a><\/strong><strong> 27 land plots for lease in Najran to be used for <\/strong><strong>poultry projects<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> Submissions can be filed through the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/naama.sa\/Services\/Details?EncryptedKey=0GRFnZ20UWFhVI4wazCXsoUhuyzqRNgHMi1MOYA9YYYyDupHi6yl3g%3D%3D\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Naama<\/a> platform between today and 28 September. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- SFDA calls on biopharma experts who want to contribute to the development of <\/strong><strong>vaccines, blood products: <\/strong>The Saudi Food and Drug Authority is calling on all seasoned biopharma professionals who are interested in helping the development of vaccines, blood products, biotherapeutics, and advanced therapies to join the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sfda.gov.sa\/en\/form\/invitation-form\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">experts\u2019 list of the Research and Laboratories Sector<\/a>, the authority <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Saudi_fda_en\/status\/1828726873200755182\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>#1- Olympics in Saudi?<\/strong> The Kingdom is exploring the possibility of bidding to host the Olympics as part of its extensive economic transformation, which includes heavy investments in sports, Saudi Esports Federation Chairman Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Saud said, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-08-28\/saudi-arabia-signals-ambition-to-host-olympic-games?srnd=citylab\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. \u201cWe as a country are setting up for doing more and more, and I think the Olympics is a logical step,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Saudia lines up five-year expansion plans:<\/strong> The Kingdom\u2019s flagship carrier Saudia is set to receive 191 new aircraft by 2032, adding to its current fleet of 188 aircraft, Director General Ibrahim Al Omar said on the Socrates podcast (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4KpPhDk0g9S7cWQ7PzA733\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">listen, runtime: 2:14:28<\/a>). New aircraft deliveries are set to kick off late next year and will include some 100 electric aircraft, Al Omar said. Saudia is also set to double the number of its destinations to 140 in the next five years in a bid to meet rising demand and to cater to upcoming mega events including Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034, with the carrier angling for a position among the world\u2019s top five airlines by 2027.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How will <\/strong><strong>Saudia<\/strong><strong> finance the upgrades?<\/strong> The carrier plans on lining up loans, as well as tapping its own resources from leasing and reselling aircraft to fund its fleet expansion, Al Omar said, adding that some 40% of Saudia\u2019s fleet is currently leased out. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>Consumer spending in Saudi via point-of-sale (PoS) transactions declined 14.1% w-o-w<\/strong><strong> for the week ending 24 August at SAR 11.7 bn<\/strong>, according to Sama\u2019s weekly PoS <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/2481.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">report (pdf)<\/a>. Meanwhile, the number of weekly transactions fell 9.2% at 185.4 mn transactions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The breakdown:<\/strong> Restaurants and cafes were the highest spending category during the period at SAR 1.6 bn, followed by food and beverages (SAR 1.5 bn), and miscellaneous goods and services (SAR 1.3 bn). Riyadh had the highest value of PoS transactions during the week at SAR 4.2 bn, followed by Jeddah (SAR 1.7 bn), and Dammam (SAR 590 mn), the report said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">OIL WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Aramco dividends and non-oil revenue to support government budget:<\/strong> Greater returns from Aramco on the back of more performance-linked dividends and a boost in dividends per share will keep state hydrocarbon revenues this year on par with last year\u2019s despite a downtick in export volumes, according to Jadwa Investment\u2019s August <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/2386.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Macroeconomic Update (pdf)<\/a>. Meanwhile, \u201chigher non-oil budget revenue and higher government spending will largely cancel each other out\u201d yielding a current account surplus, the report adds. It also revised its inflation forecast down to 1.7% from 2% on the back of global inflation cooling down, and consumer prices growing at a \u201cstable and modest\u201d rate. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Pundits are divided on whether Opec+ will move forward with its proposed production <\/strong><strong>boost next quarter<\/strong>, due to persistent concerns about demand impact prices, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-08-28\/oil-traders-remain-split-on-whether-opec-will-revive-supplies-as-planned\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> survey. 12 analysts believe the cartel will proceed with the hike, while 11 think the move will be put on ice, and five expect it might be only partially implemented or dependent on a continued production freeze in Libya.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- A bearish outlook for oil next year:<\/strong> Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley lowered their price predictions due to rising global supplies, including potential increases from Opec+, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-08-27\/wall-street-sours-on-oil-as-goldman-flags-risks-from-opec-boost\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. Goldman Sachs now forecasts benchmark Brent crude will average USD 77 \/ bbl, while Morgan Stanley estimates futures to range between USD 75-78. Both banks expect a surplus in the crude market, leading to lower prices throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">OUT AND ABOUT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Make weekend plans for some Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian fusion cuisine:<\/strong> The world-famous Sushisamba is opening its doors today in the King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sushisamba.com\/locations\/ksa\/riyadh-ksa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. You can book your dining experience <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sushisamba.com\/reservations?venue=riyadh-ksa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/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\">SPORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The scoreboard for Saudi Pro League matchday 2 of 34:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Al Fateh vs. Al Ahli: 1-0<\/li>\n<li>Al Feiha vs. Al Nassr: 1-4<\/li>\n<li>Al Raed vs. Al Qadsiyah: 0-1 <\/li>\n<li>Al Ettifaq vs. Al Akhdoud: 1-0<\/li>\n<li>Al Hilal vs. Damac: 3-2<\/li>\n<li>Al Wehda vs. Al Orobah: 2-1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Today\u2019s matches:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Al Riyadh vs. Al Kholood (6:55pm)<\/li>\n<li>Al Khaleej vs. Al Shabab (9pm)<\/li>\n<li>Al Ittihad vs. Al Taawoun (9pm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>#1- Nantes FC's Egyptian striker Mostafa Mohamed has reportedly turned down a EUR 15 mn<\/strong><strong> offer to join the Saudi Pro League <\/strong>from an undisclosed club, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lequipe.fr\/Football\/Actualites\/Mercato-mostafa-mohamed-fc-nantes-a-refuse-l-arabie-saoudite\/1503722\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">L'\u00c9quipe<\/a>. <strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Al Ahli really want Victor Osimhen: <\/strong>Al Ahli submitted an improved offer from their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/534730f1-79aa-4e8e-bb32-8a1c0b302df7\/today-on-nomu:-petrol-naas\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">GBP 60<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/534730f1-79aa-4e8e-bb32-8a1c0b302df7\/today-on-nomu:-petrol-naas\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">mn<\/a> to Napoli, attempting to out-bid Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea who have also shown interest in the Nigerian striker, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/victor-osimhen-transfer-latest-al-hilal-napoli-chelsea\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Football Faithful<\/a>. The value of the new bid was not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- The Professional Fighters League returns to Saudi for its playoffs season, <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pflmena.com\/event\/2024-mena-3\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">PFL MENA<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pflmena.com\/event\/2024-mena-3\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">3<\/a><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> The semifinal matchups will be held on Friday, 20 September, in Riyadh at the PFL MENA Studio, Boulevard City. 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(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-08-28\/telegram-ceo-charged-in-france-for-alleged-criminal-use-of-app\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/750b2fe4-5a1f-4484-a193-bb23e1b6475d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/europe\/telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-charged-french-authorities-43a125a2?mod=hp_lead_pos9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/technology\/2024\/08\/28\/telegram-durov-indicted\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Post<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/08\/28\/business\/telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-charged.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PLUS- OpenAI is in talks for another funding round that would give the ChatGPT maker a <\/strong><strong>valuation of more than USD 100 bn<\/strong>, the Wall Street Journal reported. 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The three-year facility is extendable for an additional two years and is earmarked for \u201cgeneral corporate purposes,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Speaking to the fund\u2019s high creditworthiness: <\/strong>The sovereign wealth fund holds an A1 rating with a positive outlook from Moody\u2019s, and an A+ rating with a stable outlook from Fitch. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The fund has raised USD 7 bn <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/ba2ec221-20e3-415c-ae7a-0392be183bb4\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">since the start of the year<\/a><\/strong><strong> from two debt sales. <\/strong>Its GBP 650 mn offering \u2014 which was the second GBP-denominated debt issuance in Saudi history \u2014 was more than <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/bdd2d110-2781-42a4-aee8-ee2546e9004e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">6x oversubscribed<\/a> in June.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>PIF ranked first in the 2023 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/6df12835-d06a-490c-aa50-85870f4ca005\/%253cmark%253epif%253c%2Fmark%253e-swings-to-profitability-in-2023-as-revenues-more-than-double--report\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global SWF report<\/a> with USD 31.6 bn worth of investment (+33% y-o-y. PIF last year wrapped-up some 49 transactions, dethroning Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">IN OTHER DEBT NEWS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) has closed a<\/strong><strong> SAR 3 bn tier-1 sukuk private offering <\/strong>under its SAR 8 bn sukuk program, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=82265&anCat=1&cs=1050&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul disclosure<\/a>. BSF had announced its intention to proceed with the offering <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/6891a748-3004-4657-94fd-5d9459c71ec9\/ades-holding-secures-new-contracts-in-kuwait\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> The lender sold 3k shariah-compliant securities worth SAR 1 mn each at a 6% annual yield. Although the securities do not come with a specified maturity date, early redemption is possible under certain circumstances. Proceeds from the offering are earmarked for shoring up the bank\u2019s capital base.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS:<\/strong> Saudi Fransi Capital acted as the sole bookrunner, lead arranger, and manager on the transaction. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/debt-watch\/\">debt watch<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/public-investment-fund-pif\/\">Public Investment Fund (PIF)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story 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tag-first-avenue-real-estate-development tag-ma-watch tag-makkah-construction-and-development 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\/2024\/8\/.4d39bf03-e2d9-489b-a564-27d0e7ef8883.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Makkah Construction and Development Company (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mcdc.com.sa\/?lang=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">MCDC<\/a><\/strong> <strong> )<\/strong><strong> is acquiring a 30% stake in<\/strong><strong> Riyadh-based developer <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the1stavenue.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">First Avenue Real Estate Development<\/a><\/strong><strong> for SAR 341 mn<\/strong> after signing a share purchase agreement, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=82273&anCat=1&cs=4100&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a filing to the exchange<\/a>. MCDC is financing the acquisition through its own resources and existing facilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The rationale: <\/strong>MCDC undertook the acquisition as part of a move to expand into high-value projects and develop its strategic relationships. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The caveat: <\/strong>The agreement includes a commitment from First Avenue to fulfill the requirements and acquire the necessary approvals that would allow the company to debut on Nomu. First Avenue lined up <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cma.org.sa\/en\/Market\/NEWS\/Pages\/CMA_N_3568.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">regulatory approval<\/a> from the Capital Market Authority in June. The IPO \u2014 which will see First Avenue take an 8% stake to Tadawul\u2019s parallel market through issuing new shares \u2014 would bring MCDC\u2019s holding in the company down to 27.7%, the filing said. <\/p>\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\/first-avenue-real-estate-development\/\">First Avenue Real Estate Development<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/makkah-construction-and-development\/\">Makkah Construction and Development<\/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=\"89149\" 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=\"89149\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ENERGY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/08\/29\/algihaz-holdings-energy-storage-project-is-worth-usd-750-900-mn\/\">\r\n                            Algihaz Holding\u2019s energy storage project is valued at USD 750-900 mn                        <\/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\/2024\/08\/29\/algihaz-holdings-energy-storage-project-is-worth-usd-750-900-mn\/\" 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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Construction of the project is expected to be completed later this year, with grid connection anticipated by 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>Chinese PV inverter manufacturer Sungrow Power Supply signed an agreement with Algihaz Holding for works in the project in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/d2f00088-c024-4f56-8ab6-8e60790854cd\/construction-begins-on-sohar-port%25e2%2580%2599s-a-new-waste-treatment-plant-in-oman\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July<\/a>. Sungrow will deliver over 1.5k units of its Power Titan 2.0 storage system, expected to save 55% of land area.<\/p>\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\/algihaz-holding\/\">Algihaz Holding<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/energy\/\">ENERGY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/sungrow-power-supply\/\">Sungrow Power Supply<\/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=\"89151\" 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=\"89151\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">BANKING<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/08\/29\/lending-from-saudi-banks-grew-3-1-in-2q-2024\/\">\r\n                            Lending from Saudi banks grew 3.1% in 2Q 2024                        <\/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\/2024\/08\/29\/lending-from-saudi-banks-grew-3-1-in-2q-2024\/\" 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 growth was \u201cbacked by broad-based growth in almost all sectors in the economy,\u201d Kamco said, with outstanding credit facilities registering SAR 2.7 tn (USD 711.1 bn) during the quarter. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sector breakdown:<\/strong> Utilities \u2014 including electricity, water, gas, and health services) led the pack in terms of outstanding credit facilities, which grew 8.3% q-o-q in 2Q 2024, followed by real estate and building (+4.3% q-o-q) and construction (+4.0% q-o-q). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Total customer deposits at Saudi-listed banks fell 0.5% q-o-q during the quarter<\/strong> to SAR 2.8 tn (USD 746.9 bn). The fall was led primarily by Saudi National Bank (SNB), where customer deposits fell 3.6% on a quarterly basis to SAR 656.3 bn. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Emirati-listed banks also recorded a 16.9% return on equity (ROE), <\/strong>up from 16.7% in 1Q 2024, and posting a 160 bps y-o-y growth. Growth was driven by high net incomes and modest growth in shareholders\u2019 equity. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Net interest margins came in at 3.2% in 2Q 2024<\/strong>, with net interest income at Saudi banks growing 2.5% q-o-q to USD 7.3 bn. \u201cIn terms of y-o-y growth at the GCC level, the growth in net interest income was strong at 7.6% reflecting elevated interest rates levels in the GCC, in line with most other global economies,\u201d Kamco said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Loan impairments were down: <\/strong>Saudi banks reported the second-lowest loan impairment rates among their GCC peers, with the banking sector\u2019s total impairments sliding to USD 0.49 bn during the quarter, according to Kamco. <\/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 REGIONAL PICTURE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GCC banks posted a record high of USD 14.8 bn in net income in 2Q 2024<\/strong>, rising 9.2% y-o-y and 2.6% q-o-q on the back of the sharp drop in loan impairments. GCC banks\u2019 aggregate ROE climbed to 13.6% in 2Q 2024, matching pre-pandemic levels and reflecting a 70 bps y-o-y growth. Saudi and Qatari banks followed the UAE in ROE growth at 12.8%, while Kuwaiti banks\u2019 ROE remained at 10.4%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>After dipping 4.5% in 1Q, the regional banking sector saw a rise in operating expenses to <\/strong><strong>one of the highest on record<\/strong>, inching up 0.8% q-o-q to USD 12.55 bn. The uptick was driven by a 7.5% expense hike in Saudi Arabia\u2019s banking sector to USD 4.2 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GCC banks\u2019 aggregate net interest margins held steady at 3.2% for the fifth consecutive <\/strong><strong>month<\/strong>, signaling that it has peaked already as elevated interest rates over the past year are now fully priced in. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>With surging funding costs and anticipated rate cuts, net interest margins are expected <\/strong><strong>to \u201ccome under pressure\u201d <\/strong>unless they were offset by \u201ccheaper sources of funding and continued growth in lending,\u201d according to Kamco.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/banking\/\">BANKING<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/interest-rates\/\">interest rates<\/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=\"89153\" 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=\"89153\">\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\">CABINET WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/08\/29\/cabinet-approves-fdi-promotion-anti-laundering-agreements\/\">\r\n                            Cabinet approves FDI promotion + anti-laundering agreements                        <\/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\/2024\/08\/29\/cabinet-approves-fdi-promotion-anti-laundering-agreements\/\" 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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These agreements include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two MoUs on FDI promotion with Mauritius and Sri Lanka;<\/li>\n<li>An MoU on political consultations with Colombia; <\/li>\n<li>An MoU for cooperation on modern transportation methods with Estonia;<\/li>\n<li>An MoU on exchanging financial intelligence and cooperation on combating money laundering and terrorism financing with Iraq;<\/li>\n<li>An MoU on accounting, auditing, and professional work cooperation with Tunisia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/cabinet-watch\/\">CABINET WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"89155\" 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=\"89155\">\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\">MOVES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/08\/29\/new-appointments-at-the-red-sea-development-siemens-mobility\/\">\r\n                            New appointments at the Red Sea Development + Siemens Mobility                        <\/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\/2024\/08\/29\/new-appointments-at-the-red-sea-development-siemens-mobility\/\" 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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Durand was tapped as general manager of Grand Hyatt The Red Sea, a 430-key luxury hotel that is slated to be the largest in the Red Sea Development. Meanwhile, Alfonso will assume the role of general manager of Miraval The Red Sea where he will oversee the launch of the Miraval brand at its first location outside of the US.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Siemens Mobility has appointed Frank Hagemeier (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/frankhagemeier\/?originalSubdomain=de\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Linkedin<\/a><\/strong><strong>) as CEO of Siemens<\/strong><strong> Mobility Saudi Arabia<\/strong>, effective this Sunday, 1 September, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/people-in-the-news\/siemens-mobility-appoints-frank-hagemeier-as-ceo-for-saudi-arabia-c7jkzkwf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zawya<\/a> reports. Hagemeier will lead the strategic planning and business development of Siemens Mobility products and services in the Kingdom in his new role. He previously served as Siemens Mobility division CEO in the Netherlands and China.<\/p>\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\/hyatt\/\">Hyatt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/siemens\/\">Siemens<\/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=\"89157\" 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=\"89157\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">SAUDI IN THE NEWS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/08\/29\/a-mixed-bag-of-saudization-pif-and-israel\/\">\r\n                            A mixed bag of Saudization, PIF, and Israel                        <\/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\/2024\/08\/29\/a-mixed-bag-of-saudization-pif-and-israel\/\" 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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Foreign firms operating in the Kingdom are collectively competing for \u201ca limited number of Saudi nationals that are practicing at the required standard to work at a law firm,\u201d one legal recruitment professional said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Public Investment Fund (PIF) was among the co-investors who incurred losses in<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaequitypartners.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Vista Equity Partners<\/a><\/strong><strong>' 2021 acquisition of <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/product\/skills?clickid=CjwKCAjwlbu2BhA3EiwA3yXyuxWXqr1ypdi0dj2wGMHSN2Sn8eKIqTyE3GYQpx7Mz6QFsuXDYup2VRoCbxUQAvD_BwE&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=upskilling-and-reskilling&utm_term=brs-emea-xyz-e&utm_content=free-trial&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwlbu2BhA3EiwA3yXyuxWXqr1ypdi0dj2wGMHSN2Sn8eKIqTyE3GYQpx7Mz6QFsuXDYup2VRoCbxUQAvD_BwE\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Pluralsight Inc.<\/a><\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> which culminated in a USD 4 bn loss after a recent debt restructuring, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-08-28\/saudi-pif-is-among-investors-who-lost-money-on-pluralsight-deal\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The business information service couldn\u2019t determine the exact size of PIF\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>T<\/strong><strong>he <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/f841810d-823f-4873-b31f-bf91f638dd10\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a><\/strong><strong> is out with a piece on Saudi Arabia\u2019s condemnation of Israeli<\/strong><strong> National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir\u2019s <\/strong><strong>\u201cextremist and inflammatory\u201d remarks <\/strong>backing the idea of building a synagogue at Al Aqsa mosque. The comments by the ultranationalist minister also earned him reproach from within his own government, with a Netanyahu government-aligned paper labeling him as a \u201cpolitical pyromaniac,\u201d the salmon-colored paper said.<\/p>\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\/public-investment-fund-pif\/\">Public Investment Fund (PIF)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-in-the-news\/\">SAUDI IN THE NEWS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudization\/\">Saudization<\/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=\"89158\" 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=\"89158\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">9<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/08\/29\/construction-at-the-avenues-riyadh-is-nearly-50-complete\/\">\r\n                            Construction at the Avenues Riyadh is nearly 50% complete                        <\/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\/2024\/08\/29\/construction-at-the-avenues-riyadh-is-nearly-50-complete\/\" 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 mixed-use project will span an area of 390k sqm with a total built-up area of 1.9 mn sqm and will feature residential towers, hotels, entertainment, retail venues, and offices. The development is a JV between Shomoul Holding and regional architecture and engineering firm Pace. Construction kicked off in 1Q 2022. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The project\u2019s nine districts are set to include three hotel towers<\/strong>, namely the Waldorf Astoria, Canopy by Hilton, and Conrad Hotel. The Avenues will also feature one of the region\u2019s largest shopping malls at some 370k sqm in gross leasable area, in addition to an office tower and a 14k-slot parking space.<\/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\">LOGISTICS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Real estate developer Rikaz has launched the second phase of Riyadh\u2019s SAR 1.1 bn The <\/strong><strong>Node logistics park<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/industry\/saudi-developer-rikaz-launches-phase-2-of-293mln-the-node-logistics-park-in-riyadh-c52h12sz\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zawya<\/a> reports, citing a statement it has seen. Bahrain-based asset manager Arcapita and Rikaz partnered up back <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\/news\/story\/d9228f2a-ac84-4f04-9e51-442bc69bf2b3\/arcapita-and-rikaz-partner-to-develop-new-riyadh-logistics-park\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in February<\/a> to develop the 3 mn sqm logistics park in Riyadh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The warehouses are available for purchase and rental on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suhail.ai\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Suhail digital<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suhail.ai\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">platform<\/a>. Phase 2 of the project is slated to cover 116k sqm and is forecasted to generate around SAR 107 mn in sales. The project is financed by Alinma Bank, and Alinma Investment Company.<\/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\"> RENEWABLES-<\/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:\/\/fasenergy.wordpress.com\/about\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Fas Energy<\/a><\/strong><strong>,<\/strong><strong> a subsidiary of Fawaz Alhokair Group, signed an MoU with Kyrgyzstan to<\/strong><strong> assist in installing solar panels on the rooftops of government buildings<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/minenergo.gov.kg\/news\/611\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from Kyrgyzstan\u2019s Energy Ministry. No further information was 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\">AVIATION-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Air Astana will introduce direct flights from Shymkent to Jeddah twice a week from 1-28<\/strong> <strong>October, before transitioning to weekly flights to Madinah,<\/strong> according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aviationworld.in\/air-astana-expands-network-of-services-to-saudi-arabia\/#:~:text=Astana%2C%2028th%20Aug%202024%3A,1st%20and%2028th%20October%202024.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aviation<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aviationworld.in\/air-astana-expands-network-of-services-to-saudi-arabia\/#:~:text=Astana%2C%2028th%20Aug%202024%3A,1st%20and%2028th%20October%202024.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">World<\/a>. Separately, a new twice-weekly route from Almaty to Medina will start on 29 October, complementing the existing Almaty to Jeddah service. Round-trip economy tickets start at USD 656 for Shymkent to Jeddah, USD 646 for Shymkent to Medina, and USD 705 for Almaty to Medina. <\/p>\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\/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\/hospitality\/\">hospitality<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/logistics\/\">logistics<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/renewables\/\">RENEWABLES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/startup-watch\/\">STARTUP WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"89160\" class=\"issue-section markets\">\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=\"89160\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">10<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">PLANET FINANCE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/08\/29\/nvidia-shares-slide-despite-highly-anticipated-2q-earnings-beating-forecasts\/\">\r\n                            Nvidia shares slide despite highly anticipated 2Q earnings beating forecasts                        <\/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\/2024\/08\/29\/nvidia-shares-slide-despite-highly-anticipated-2q-earnings-beating-forecasts\/\" 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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However, investors \u2014 who have kept their eyes peeled for the AI juggernaut\u2019s results for signs of how the AI boom is faring \u2014 are skeptical about the road ahead for the company and have driven down its share price in after-hours trading.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>By the numbers:<\/strong> The company\u2019s net income grew 168.2% y-o-y to USD 16.6 bn, delivering an earnings per share of USD 0.68 cents, compared to LSEG consensus expectations of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/08\/28\/nvidia-nvda-earnings-report-q2-2025.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 0.64<\/a>. Revenues also came in a good notch above expectations, rising 122.4% y-o-y to USD 30.0 bn, exceeding analyst expectations of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/5ea817f6-fe45-4e1d-ae30-0f4e455285cb\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">USD 28.7 bn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This wasn\u2019t enough to buoy stocks at the world\u2019s second biggest company:<\/strong> Nvidia shares had fallen about 8% in extended trading at the time of writing, after its 3Q forecasts failed to impress investors \u2014 representing a roughly USD 200 bn drop in market value.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Nvidia has become a victim of its own success: <\/strong>Despite beating analysts expectations in 2Q and AI chip demand appearing to be much healthier than some had feared, the success of the company has led to some investors to price in incredibly high expectations for the company going forwards. The company expects to see USD 32.5 bn in revenues for the third quarter \u2014 plus or minus 2% \u2014 but this roughly 80% y-o-y increase that is a notch above analyst expectations isn\u2019t enough for some investors. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But it\u2019s going to take a lot to knock one of Wall Street\u2019s most hotly watched stocks off<\/strong><strong> course: <\/strong>Even if Nvidia does take a hit on the stock market in the coming days, the company\u2019s share value is already up around 160% since the start of the year. Nvidia stocks alone have contributed more than a quarter of the S&P 500\u2019s gains so far this year, helping to propel the company to be the world\u2019s second biggest company, behind only Apple.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKETS THIS MORNING-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asian markets are down in the red in early trading this morning<\/strong>, as investors assess how Nvidia\u2019s share slump following its earnings release will affect the region as an important global hub for engineering chip parts. Tech and electronics companies are pushing down indexes across the region, with Korea\u2019s Kopsi down 0.7%, Japan\u2019s Nikkei down 0.4%, and China\u2019s Hang Seng down 0.3%.<\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tbody>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">12,117<\/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: +1.3%)<\/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>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\">1,512<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.8% (YTD: -2.5%)<\/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>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\">26,221<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.6% (YTD: +6.9%)<\/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>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\">6.5% 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\">5.5% reverse repo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">30,710<\/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\">+1.1% (YTD: +23.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,289<\/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-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4,324<\/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: +6.5%)<\/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>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\">5,592<\/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: +17.2%)<\/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>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\">8,344<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0% (YTD: +7.9%)<\/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>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\">4,913<\/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: +8.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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 78.65<\/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\">-1.1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas (Nymex)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 1.93<\/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\">+1.4%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 2,537.80<\/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%<\/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 59,361.90<\/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: +39.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE CLOSING BELL: TADAWUL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The TASI <\/strong>fell 0.5% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 6.85 bn. The index is up 1.3% 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> Red Sea (+9.9%), Amiantit (+6.7%) and Al Akaria (+5.6%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Jabal Omar (-3.5%), SNB (-2.4%) and Tadawul Group (-2.4%).<\/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> fell 0.6% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 65.5 mn. The index is up 6.9% 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> Al Rasheed (+12.5%), Al Ashghal Al Moysra (+7.1%) and Knowledge Tower (+7.1%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red:<\/strong> Naas Petrol (-26.5%), Mulkia (-8.1%) and Naba Al Saha (-5.0%)<\/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>Qassim Cement will distribute SAR 143.6 mn in dividends at SAR 1.30 per share for 1H<\/strong><strong> 2024<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=82272&anCat=1&cs=3040&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. Distribution is set for Sunday, 15 September.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Enma Alrawabi\u2019s BoD greenlit a SAR 10 mn dividend distribution at SAR 0.25 per share<\/strong><strong> for 1H 2024, <\/strong>it said in a disclosure to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=82291&anCat=1&cs=9521&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul<\/a>. 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Ireland, and Mali took the oath of office<\/strong> at a ceremony presided over by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2161611\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state news agency SPA<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Hajj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar<\/strong><strong> Ibrahim <\/strong><strong>agreed<\/strong><strong> to extend the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vision2030.gov.sa\/en\/explore\/explore-more\/makkah-route-initiative\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Makkah Route Initiative<\/a><\/strong> to include Umrah pilgrims from Malaysia, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudigazette.com.sa\/article\/645145\/SAUDI-ARABIA\/Al-Rabiah-unveils-plans-to-extend-Makkah-Route-Initiative-to-Malaysian-Umrah-pilgrims\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Saudi Gazette<\/a>. 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">AUGUST<\/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;\">10 August-10 September (Saturday-Tuesday): Crown Prince Camel Festival, Taif Camel Racing Track. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-29 August (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monshaat.gov.sa\/ar\/node\/157211\" style=\"\">Tourism Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Enterprise Support Centers in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, and Madinah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-29 August (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudifashiontexexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Fashiontex 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>30 August - 7 September (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webook.com\/en\/snooker-masters-2024\" style=\"\">Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters<\/a><\/span><span>, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudilogisticsexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Warehousing & Logistics 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>2-4 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiwoodexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Wood 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>3-4 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exito-e.com\/datacenterxpo\/saudi\/\" style=\"\">Data Center Xpo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Voca, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/24fintech.com\/about-us\" style=\"\">24 Fintech<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, 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>9-11 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalmanufacturingcongress.com\/\" style=\"\">International Manufacturing 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:400;\">9-12 September (Monday-Thursday): EFG Hermes London Conference, Emirates Stadium, London.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10 September (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketsgroup.org\/forums\/Saudi-Arabia-Investors-Forum-2024\" style=\"\">Saudi Arabia Investors 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>10-11 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skymovemena.com\/\" style=\"\">SkyMove 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>10-11 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lpgexpo.com.sg\/middle-east-lpg-expo-saudi-arabia-2024\/\" style=\"\">Middle East LPG Expo \u2013 Saudi Arabia 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Intercontinental Hotel, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-12 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudisportshow.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Sports Show<\/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>10-12 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/globalaisummit\/status\/1789658478690078841\" style=\"\">Global AI 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>11-12 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/informaconnect.com\/saudi-event-show\/\" style=\"\">The Saudi Event Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-19 September (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srmgacademybootcamp.com\/\" style=\"\">SRMG Academy Technology Journalism Workshop<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-19 September (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C_GkQDxomPn\/?hl=en\" style=\"\">Muntada FAA<\/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>16-19 September (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodexsaudiexpo.com\/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsuSzBhCLARIsAIcdLm7BzGZMtFoN5ZBuM4XYhTt2S_vcu4EXhoXp4W0W6h0ZQatZb4yjLQ0aAnZlEALw_wcB\" style=\"\">Foodex Saudi<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-19 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evautoshowonline.com\/\" style=\"\">EV Auto Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-19 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotelshowsaudiarabia.com\/\" style=\"\">Hotel & Hospitality Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-19 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudimaritimecongress.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-19 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idc.com\/mea\/events\/71254-idc-saudi-arabia-cio-summit-2024\" style=\"\">IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit 2024<\/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 September (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiinfrastructureexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Infrastructure Expo<\/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;\">23 September (Monday): National Day (national holiday).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 September (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcitiessaudiexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Smart Cities Saudi Expo 2024<\/a><\/span><span>, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-26 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbltcongress.com\/\" style=\"\">Kingdom Business and Luxury Travel Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel and Convention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27 September (Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafonline.com\/caf-super-cup\/news\/caf-president-dr-patrice-motsepe-and-he-turki-alalshikh-announce-riyadh-saudi-arabia-as-hosts-of-the-totalenergies-caf-super-cup-final-2024-as-part-of-riyadh-season-2024\/\" style=\"\">CAF Super Cup Final 2024<\/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>29 September-1 October (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeddahconstruct.com\/\" style=\"\">Jeddah Construct Expo<\/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>29 September (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2156544\" style=\"\">Start of Digital Chip Design Technologies training program<\/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:700;\">OCTOBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intersec-ksa.ae.messefrankfurt.com\/ksa\/en.html\" style=\"\">Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-7 October (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meetes-sa.com\/\" style=\"\">Middle East Education & Training Exhibition 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">12 October (Saturday): Riyadh Season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">12 October (Saturday): Shakur Stevenson x Joe Cordina, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-14 October (Saturday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glforum.org\/\" style=\"\">Global Logistics 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>15-16 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/solar-show-ksa\/index.stm\" style=\"\">Solar & Storage Live KSA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-17 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaaf2024.com\/\" style=\"\">Global Airport & Aviation Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19 October (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webook.com\/en\/events\/battle-of-the-giants-198238\" style=\"\">Battle of the Giants<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Mayadeen Hall, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-22 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smartportstransformation.com\/\" style=\"\">Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-22 October (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.glueup.com\/event\/the-aussie-expo-riyadh-2024-eoi-109871\/\" style=\"\">Aussie Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, King Abdullah Financial District Conference Center, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 October (Monday-Wednesday): <\/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 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26 October (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2159416\" style=\"\">Donor Conference to Support Refugees in Sahel and Lake Chad Regions<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, TBD. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29-31 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fii-institute.org\/press\/unveiling-the-8th-future-investment-initiatives-theme-infinite-horizons-investing-todayshaping-tomorrow\/\" style=\"\">Future Investment Initiative Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">31 October (Thursday): No-visa travel for Saudis to Montenegro on charter flights expires. <\/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;\">2-9 November (Saturday- Saturday): WTA Finals, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-7 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-build.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Build<\/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 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiarabia-energy.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Saudi Electricity Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">World Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Summit & Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiairportexhibition.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Airport Exhibition<\/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 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityscapeglobal.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Cityscape Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-20 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatshow.com\/beta\/\" style=\"\">The Heavy Equipment and Truck Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam.<\/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;\">19-20 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): The Women's Economic Forum 2024, Dammam. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-21 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simrsnf.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi International Maritime Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam.<\/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;\">25-27 November (Monday-Wednesday): World Investment Conference, Riyadh.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudi-electricityexpo.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Future Power 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 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 December (Sunday): <\/span><span>Opec+<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> to meet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-3 December (Monday-Tuesday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/wings-of-change-middle-east\/\" style=\"\">Wings of Change Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 December (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/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\/ibex-events-unveils-the-inaugural-future-stadiums-and-arenas-summit-and-expo-ev8nxkwb\" style=\"\">The International Business Exchange \u2013 IBEX EVENTS<\/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 December (Monday-Friday): Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, 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;\">11 December (Wednesday): FIFA Congress, which will decide the hosting countries for the FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-19 December (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/igfriyadh2024.sa\/\" style=\"\">Internet Governance Forum<\/a><\/span><span>, King Abdulaziz 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>23-26 December (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aqaratexpo.com\/en\/home\/\" style=\"\">Aqarat 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 style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2024:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The AFC Champions League Elite<\/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;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">JANUARY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-16 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 Abdulaziz 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>27-29 January (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/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>28-29 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainmideast.com\/\" style=\"\">Sustainability Forum Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">FEBRUARY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">10-13 February (Monday-Thursday): Leap 2025, the Kingdom\u2019s premier tech investment conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-15 February (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaformulae.com\/en\/news\/501062\" style=\"\">Formula E<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Diriyah.<\/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\">JUNE 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">26 June (Thursday): 2024-2025 academic year ends.<\/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\">UN Trade and Development Global Supply Chain Forum <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">to take place in Saudi Arabia.<\/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\">2027<\/span><\/p>\n<p 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